Category Archive: thinking

Authenticity is as authenticity does..

I should probably prefix this by saying that I find the notion that Dolmio is actually made in Holland absolutely, positively the funniest thing about these ads (no, I don’t get out much… Continue reading →

Product Recalls and Bans.. (Yes, it’s a bit work related)

So yes; I’ve probably been posting about tat for a while (or random metaphors/analogies), so have a question I’ve been asked. It’s a little bit short (because I have been working on it… Continue reading →

Cocktail Parties..

Usual policy applies – thanks Mr Giles Before I get properly in the post, I’ve got to put a disclaimer on this one: *WARNING – OVERSTRETCHED ANALOGY ALERT* Right, that’s over with. Cocktail… Continue reading →

Arrogance is a gift?

Consider the following quote: “If you are on thin ice, you may as well dance”. Not something I’d recommend, but hey. The point of the picture of Mr Mourinho and that quote is… Continue reading →

Going off track..

Marcus’s recent post struck a chord with me about blog voice and things you discuss. And I quote: “I’m rather bored of the advertising-blog waffle and, to tell you the truth, some of… Continue reading →

How owning a notebook makes you a better person..

I don’t keep a diary. I’ve never been that interested in recording thoughts that I thought everyone would have considered and mulled over. To me, it just seemed like a bit of pointless… Continue reading →

Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet..

(Thanks to DJ Damien, usual policy applies) Happiness truly is a cigar called Hamlet. At least, it was for me (not that I smoke…well, the odd cigar). Ads like the one below were… Continue reading →

Positive Associations (or how Sacrum had it right all along)

You know Scorsese won an Oscar, don’t you? The Departed was a bloody good film, as well. However, I mention this now because, as a result of the film, I’ve begun to listen… Continue reading →

Acronym Addiction..

Picture belongs to SevaOwen – usual rules apply. Well, I thought P&G had it bad with their acronyms. But, perusing through some more corporate documentation today, it would appear that each marketeer has… Continue reading →

Brilliant quote..

And one which several companies could do with taking on board: “Laugh and the world laughs with you; talk, and you may be lynched.”Meant in jest here, but it’s one which the vast… Continue reading →