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The Fear is More Than Political
As the global business press awaits a confirmation that Ireland will accept a bailout (cough, cough – ‘loan’) from the IMF, many arguments, both for and against are being bandied about. Of course the notion of sovereignty runs deeply through … Continue reading
Brands say ‘help me’
It’s not surprising that social media is exerting such an influence on branding, marketing, and advertising but it does become amusing when you read of a fresh marketing debacle caused by teens tweeting. The latest to suffer the slings and … Continue reading
Filed under Branding
Do It Yourself Revenue
The marketing and advertising men are no longer asleep – at least they shouldn’t be. There’s an interesting article on CNN business about the current crop of YouTube superstars that have the ad world very attentive, and taking notes. The … Continue reading
Filed under internet, Marketing, Social Media
China: You’ve Got It, Now Give It Away
The unrelenting growth of the Chinese economy and a new generation of billionaires has led to two of America’s biggest names reaching out and trying to persuade ‘New China’ to part with its cash – but for charity. The response, … Continue reading
Cloud Computing: Making Them Pay
Both Hewlett-Packard and Dell are currently in a bidding war for a company that’s miles away from turning a profit. Why? There’s a new golden goose in the tech world and it goes by the name of ‘cloud computing.’ This … Continue reading
Filed under Tech
The World Cup for Locals
It’s often been discussed what events like the World Cup mean for brands like Coca Cola, Nike, and FIFA; the firm grip of advertising and revenue on such a colossal sporting event can be hard to fathom – in Germany … Continue reading
Filed under Global Markets
Watch Who You Drink With
With the now-ubiquitous Facebook shaping every aspect of our social lives, and in many sad cases taking the place of them, what are some of the pitfalls of this sharing ‘social network’? Well, it appears that in this current climate, … Continue reading
Filed under internet, Social Media
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind – So Crack The Whip!
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind – So Crack The Whip! Well, it always takes a study to verify what you already know. But, here’s a new one: A 2008 study from The University of Bristol concludes that employees are more productive … Continue reading
Filed under Business Commentary
Etiquette Isn’t Just For The Office Party
Etiquette Isn’t Just For The Office Party I thought I’d turn your attention to an amusing piece I spotted on CNN. Apparently a woman was recently sacked from her job in New Zealand FOR WRITING ALL OF HER E-MAILS IN … Continue reading
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The Internet is killing our brains!
An interesting article has appeared on CNN online about the cumulative effect of the internet on humans. Now, before we start, this blog isn’t about Porno or Twitter, so relax, your secret is safe with me. However, a prominent researcher … Continue reading →
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