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2011-01-29T17:54:00.000-08:00

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New Blog site

2009-05-02T04:09:00.001-07:00

I have now completely moved over to "Rooms for Thought," it is my new blog site that i will continue to post the things I want to remember and hope that others enjoy.

Cheers.

Rooms for Thought

2009-04-17T05:30:00.001-07:00

There has been great deliberation (from me) (internally, not on here!) about whether to change to another host for my blog, now I've been playing around with one place in particular and last night i gave up. I think what I was trying to do was to make something that wasn't going to work, work! There are great positives to this site but also a negatives and I feel that I have now grown a new found liking for Blogger and its ways! Its not the cool kid on the block, but it sure as hell serves me well!

Anyway the reason for this post is that I have finished my new blog hope you like it.

Elliott Kember

2009-04-14T16:26:00.000-07:00

This guy has just produced a nifty piece of software that means all those office folk that love the twitter, can use it at work without the worry of a boss giving you a right bollocking.

What could be better when the work load is getting to you and all you want is to waste the company time consuming all those interesting Tweets!

Seeing as it was Jon Smiths tweet that brought this to my attention it only seems fair to have a link to his agencies site, they look pretty cool, definatly worth a looky loo.

Enjoy

Hottest new game to hit the market

2009-04-14T10:24:00.000-07:00

If I was a gamer, I would don the anorak, grab the tent and rush down to game station, in waiting for the launch of this compelling new experience that simply takes the best part of a shootem' up game and offers it to you on a controller shaped plate.

Must have this April!

404 error with attitude, computers with emotions, what is going on...

2009-04-12T14:58:00.001-07:00

This is what a depressed error in a server feels like, listen to it, it needs an ear to bend.

IS the iphone beatable?

2009-04-12T11:15:00.000-07:00

Rumour has it, Nokia are releasing a swivelly, rather nifty (in their opinion) new model that will come up against the new version of the iphone. Nokia in my opinion are better served trying to attack the CrackBerry market; they have a pretty good operating system (I've had nokias since i was 13, I've always been happy) that could take on the business phone come "Life, on Blackberry" giant. If they try to take on the iphone, they will no doubtably loose, and will do this with style!

I suppose we will see, who knows, anything can happen in the phone industry these days.

Unfortunatly for nokia, unless they release a mobile that is also a hip flask I will be transfering to Blackberry in November, sorry guys you lost a loyal customer.

Axe online

2009-04-03T04:04:00.000-07:00

Th Axe effect has now gone all skittles, sorry I mean Modernista! Wait! which one did they copy! Its a nice platform for connecting with your audience but for the true originallies its a fake, it has been done and will continue to be copied no doubt. Shame they couldn't add there own twist to it all.

Nike ARE cool

2009-04-02T18:17:00.000-07:00

Nike are simply, really cool. They are really doing well online and I don't just mean Nike+. The new Nike Troupe battle has just come out in Europe, where hip hop dancers (they probably don't want to be called dancers! But you get me!) can design their version on NikeiD and then enter them into the digital battle, the shoes that come out on top then win their version printed and 300 euros. Not bad, me thinks, wish I could dance like that!

MINI BAR; anyone?

2009-04-02T09:38:00.001-07:00

A new bar is opening in Amsterdam soon, with the aim of cutting ques for drinking. People hand in their passport or driving license when they enter and are given a key and a bucket of ice. The world is then their oyster! Or at least the Mini bar they have just got is! (see below) They get their own fridge, and drink what ever they like from it. Seems like a good plan, beats waiting for 15 minutes (if your lucky) to get a drink at the bar! And its another reason to go over to Amsterdam for a couple of days.

Why not send a friend a message that sounds a little different that usual

2009-03-28T16:31:00.000-07:00

This new site is a nice way to send a voice message, with a Bush head on a space suit or a circus type fellow, why not record your voice and send it to a friend.

On the other hand, is this just adding to the mindless drivel that seems to be produced for "Online entertainment?" Don't get me wrong the people who created Easier than Reading know more about computers than I do, having said that, you would have hoped that they could have put their skills to better use!

Its another one of those things that is nice for about 30 seconds, then your bored and back onto Facebook! Truth hurts even the speaker!

A junkies heaven

2009-03-26T07:52:00.001-07:00

This I just saw on the Science museums twitter account, looks like some one has too much time and too much paracetamol, but never the less it is still commendable for the amount of effort that much have gone into creating a Castle Shaped Pill Pile! Worth its wait in pills, literally!

Why be an entrepreneur, when you could do this

2009-03-21T14:45:00.000-07:00

As we are in the full swing of the recession, what better way to earn so extra change that renting out some of your unused space. The new company on the market; "Spare Ground" offers you this exact opportunity. Why not gain something from that extra parking space, or the end of your garden, that is over grown, and never touched, or even, become a landlord for a while and use that spare room for what is was designed for... a person!

See what you think.

Action action action

2009-03-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

God I love my action films

Zumbox; could be the death of the Post Office

2009-03-13T17:54:00.000-07:00

This is a new site, unfortunately only based in the U.S. but still is quite interesting; it is a completely online mail box service, where you can send mail via street addresses and it sits online in an account for them. could be the death of the Post Office!

Check, Check it!

Ping is the new thing... I think!

2009-03-11T18:30:00.000-07:00

WOW, this is a new site to me, not sure if it is a new site in general but thought I would post it as I could be off some help to some people. It is essentially, social networking made lazy!! The site lets you update all forms of social networking at the same time that way it gives you more time to try walking backwards for a day, or read a book on a roundabout, who knows what we all get kicks out of but this at least gives you more time, that is not spent on facebook and twitter!!

See what you think

How to make a remote more effective

2009-03-03T12:56:00.000-08:00

In the heat of a recession, when most people are spending more time at home instead of out and about, you might find you are in the same situation I have found myself in. Why is it remotes have sooo many buttons, are they really necessary? Probably not! So here is someone else's attempt to fix the problem. You would think that with the way technology is going since the birth of the ipod and its minimalistic following someone would have sorted this by now!

Wow, now there is something i didn't realise was available for the Blind

2009-03-01T17:10:00.000-08:00

This, I just found on another blog, and
I thought, well I don't think I ever thought
about this until now, or at least I'll think
about this as long as this post takes to write!

Bath Blogger puts it quite well
"How do blind people consume porn?"
well Bobs your Uncle and your Father:

Porn for the blind

Interesting.

Creative Juices

2009-02-24T17:58:00.001-08:00

I realise this has been around for quite a while but i forgot to mention it when it came out, it is 2am and I'm missing the old home county. I remembered this and it brought a big smile back to my face!

Sometimes it easy to get caught up in market shares and brand sector analysis', so it is always good to stop. step back, look around and remember why we are here, what we feel we want to achieve and whether or not, what we are doing is in line with this or not.

Anyway enjoy this because it made me happy to watch!

Come on Somerset!

If you get a minute

2009-02-20T07:40:00.000-08:00

This is a free survey that we have created for our Science Museum project we are working on, if you get a chance and could fill it out that would be great.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Q1NoWu_2bPr_2byCagJbhT619A_3d_3d

Thank you

Capitalising on the 'V' Day!

2009-02-18T18:09:00.000-08:00

Why not capitalize on the the commercially started day! Although there is capitalizing and then there is sticking a bloke on a billboard, see whether you think its an extreme waste of time or a romantic way to express your feelings for your partner!

Also, mastercard ads have always been some of my favorites, (although not so much after you have seen them 60 times!) but this is not up to par. In my opinion its ok, but not great, and for mastercard, only the great should be produced

T7Flondon, Mentioned by Online Trend spotter; "Springwise"

2009-02-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

Whilst i was at T7flondon, on work experience last year, they were working on a project for Harman Kardon, (the speaker company.) T7flondon created an online presence for HK that was more a branded utility than anything else. The url is www.amplifiedjourneys.hk and the concept helps users put music to their journeys; think google maps spliced with itunes.
Advertising by association is a great way to increase awareness of a brand, as well as offering consumers another use value that can be attached to the umbrella encapsulating what HK offer. Crisp, effective and innovative, the only issue is the load time. See what you think...

Also worth a look www.t7flondon.co.uk

Coke goes nature based. Well Why not

2009-02-15T07:23:00.000-08:00

Coke; sticking to its strategy, but choosing a new tag line, has created a nice little nature based animation, its Bugs life meets global corporation. Beats the British army adds that just try to force you into joining; through exciting imagery, misdirection and manipulation (99.9% need not apply!) Not sure why I am targeting the Army with insults, maybe it is how their ads make me feel!

Apolgies for stealing but this is sick.

2009-02-02T16:05:00.000-08:00

This I just saw on Flo Heiss' blog, I didn't think barclay card could top the TVC but this has to be better, in so many ways. The awareness I suppose is already there so it makes the Viral that little bit more effective. Consider though, that this must have been one of the best Virals to be part of the filming, lucky guys

Bring it on Durex!

2009-02-02T16:00:00.000-08:00

I believe that this is not actually that new, but this is the first time I have seen it; all I can say is, Bloody hilarious!

Zumba, is it really going to be that amazing

2009-02-02T15:54:00.000-08:00

The Newest revolutionary advancement in the phone industry is claimed to be the Zumba phone, which is going to be the first ever totally hands free phone. Looks a little budget, but seems like its got the potential to be incredible.

Only issue i would have with it, is its ability to be able to write a text for you when you speak the message, only problem being, I mostly use texts because I don't want everyone to hear what I am saying! This could be interesting!

Snow, glorious Snow, Cold Feet and hot chocolate

2009-02-02T07:21:00.000-08:00

What a way to wake up in the morning. Followed closely after, by sliding down some slopes on a diverted traffic sign, innovative adaption I thought!

Sex Sells

2009-01-28T15:58:00.000-08:00

Why can't we got back to the old times when sex sells, it works. Although all those accidents in the US due to the "Hello Boys" campaign probably wouldn't agree its such a good thing!

Bring on the storm

2009-01-22T09:50:00.000-08:00

lynx's newest online interaction, why not wreck your vocal cords in the name of cheap deoderant!

www.unleashthemanleather.com

Kool site, not sure what its for!

2009-01-20T16:33:00.000-08:00

Here a really great site a friend of mine showed to me. Not 100% sure what it is all about as i don't speak much German, but it is worth waiting for the loading time to clear through and then watch it.

http://producten.hema.nl/

Crunch Time!

2009-01-15T06:10:00.001-08:00

THe final hall before our deadline on 16th Feb, no sleep, too much coffee, compulsive shakes, nervious twitches, all the stuff that makes life fun!

WHODUNNIT! was it you?

2009-01-13T17:34:00.000-08:00

Great awareness campaign that illustrates our human ability to be directed to look a certain direction with out being told to do so, and thus miss key things that change.

KK does budget hotel

2009-01-10T14:41:00.001-08:00

Maybe they will offer a Free STD clinic and i don't mean the sort of one where you get tested!

Great campaign by CHI & Partners

2009-01-10T11:45:00.000-08:00

What do you think?

Productive cock fighting

2009-01-05T09:37:00.001-08:00

Cock fighting now has a new place in the creative world, why not put your music to it.

This was brought to my attention from Saints blog, and a junior creative there has a friend who made this music video

Why can't all air hostess' be red hot!

2009-01-05T09:15:00.001-08:00

Oh Yeah!

The end of the world

2009-01-04T15:47:00.001-08:00

Pack your canned goods and go into hiding!!!

WHoopsies!!!

2009-01-04T15:37:00.000-08:00

Star Wars meets Lubricant!!

2009-01-02T16:38:00.000-08:00

Did anyone feel like this yesterday

2009-01-02T05:18:00.001-08:00

I did! and it took Back to the future 2 & 3, The sentinel and The Great Escape to bring me out of my hangover! we dont need Drenched we need hangover proof alcohol!

The next Gorilla ad, Amazing.

2008-12-30T06:25:00.000-08:00

Just saw this on a new blog i found, and I like, so i thought you should all see it to.

probably the best gorilla based ad ever!

Questions have a place to go now

2008-12-30T03:08:00.001-08:00

If you have questions about what is going on, there is now a place to take them to. Answers don't always solve problems but at least it will give us an opportunity to become better informed

Festive fun

2008-12-23T01:55:00.000-08:00

Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-Bugger! This could possibly be a great present for all those anti-commercial scrudges who see Christmas as a corporate branded experience instead of a family based branded experience!

Cheers to you, 'un-fun' festive anti-Christ.....mas!

Pack a pair of draws why don't you

2008-12-19T03:17:00.001-08:00

Instead of trying to pack neatly and make sure you fit all your clothes from your draws into your suit case for your holiday, why not just take a chest of draws with you. And if it gets to strenuous pulling it along! You could always take a second and sit on it to rest!!

They say its on the brain, now its in the papers!

2008-12-09T17:17:00.000-08:00

I have just finished reading some interesting articles at the sex industry in Prague; Big Sister an internet based brothel which offers you free sex in exchange for being able to record and stream your experience! Interesting idea, but it seems to go down well looking at their revenue. Although they are being hit hard by the credit crunch, with the reduction of western travellers and their eritic purchases. On the flip side though Durex also published that their condom sales have increased by roughly 10%.

We can (i think) draw from this that a recession is a great thing for western relationships as it reduces mens need to consumer prostitutes and in turn, turns their attention to their own bedroom for entertainment with "The Wife."

Aren't we just weird hey!

Portfolios online

2008-12-09T10:49:00.000-08:00

This site has only just been brought to my attention, its good looking, easy to use and well needed for people who want an easy way to publish their work so prospective employees can see it, well done Carbon Made: www.carbonmade.com

Tea bag Genius!

2008-12-04T17:31:00.000-08:00

I love it when brands use their initiative and produce something that is innovative, instead of the current trends to do as the next guy does.

These tea bags are genius, so simple, it would definitely make a tea experience more enjoyable

MomSpit

2008-12-03T04:11:00.000-08:00

Do you reckon it was a lazy sunday afternoon and the guys that came up with this were sat considering what to call their new product. Then out of the blue, pure genius strikes one of them:

"Oooo why don't we name it after something that sounds true revolting, that will make people buy it!"

How ever the name came about, its right stupid at that! sounds like the sort of thing you would expect to come out of an inbred place like Bridgewater!!

Rant over and out.

Motorola goes car PRomo style

2008-12-03T04:02:00.000-08:00

Motorola's new baby which is to be released on 5th December is as flashy as a solid gold potato peeler. The new promo video on the website has a feel of a car showroom show reel without the cheesy voice over or the slightly warm buzz fizz that comes with a launch of a new model at Ford for example!

See what you think

http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Admin%20Content/Resources/Consumers/global/
flash_content/microsites/teaser2/index_en_US.html

The finger reserve

2008-11-29T11:34:00.000-08:00

Once again, I'm going back to my old worry; covering letter. I have jsut heard from DDB finally and unfortunately I did not manage to get past the first stage and was not offered an interview. I think what I need it to boast the quality of my covering letter. Maybe I should go down the generic route and just be bog standard. Obviously offer a little flare with it but just explain all the functions of me and what I can do for them.

Is change good?

Be proud to wear your jeans up high.

2008-11-27T14:19:00.000-08:00

Although I might be slightly behind as the views for the new levi's viral is already nearly 5 million (that's insane!) I have only just seen this and thought it was great.

There is a part of me that thinks the inspiration for this came from the Rayban (guy catches glasses on his face) viral that went down a treat a while ago, but who cares, the guys that produced this entertained me and that is what it is all about. Even though the people in the movie wear their jeans as high up their waists as most elderly men!

Interesting piece of Direct Mail

2008-11-26T16:25:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning and to my surprise, an interesting item came through the post from Orange. They have taken the term "talking rubbish" a little too literally and offered up in a container with a piece of their rubbish in it!

The paper was just the usual Network blah but the idea for this piece of direct mail I think is quite a nice one, well done Orange for doing something different, all they need is better copy to go with it and it would be perfect.

Also they really should check their records because if they did, they would see I have just signed an 18 month contract with them, which came with a lovely 8gb ipod touch (For Free!), so sending me new business stuff is slightly wasting their money! Oh well.

Wouldn't it be nice if this Happened every time

2008-11-26T03:37:00.000-08:00

If this happened every time I bought a new product, I think I would be poor by now!

Great little brand introduction I think, same it is Samsung and not Nokia

Covering a letter

2008-11-24T07:50:00.000-08:00

Cover letters, for me are so hard to conjur i feel that it is in the eyes of the reader that you need to attract yourself to. the only problem when writing one is you don't know whos going to be reading it.
I found myself perplexed when applying for the DDB Graduate scheme, should i be generic and write about what I have done and how I can contribute to the agency. No! I decided a better grasp on me was to document my thoughts and see that they thought.

This is how I visualized it after writing, and think I know why I didn't get in!

There is trying to be interesting and different and then there is just producing random useless content, I did the latter

At least I have learned something from this

The dedicated sales team

2008-11-24T07:25:00.000-08:00

When producing our strategy and execution for our Creative Campaign unit, Luke, Wilf and myself came up with the idea of show consumers the dedication on a VW sales team, this is what the out come looks like:

Great fun to shoot and edit!

I am Sunflower

2008-11-16T17:08:00.000-08:00

This was the name i would have preferred for my first blogsite. who coined the term would be a piece of knowledge i would rather like to know. Anyone know who has it?

We live in a time where a blog is created more frequently than i go to the toilet, should i start to go to the toilet more?