Swap them here. Another initiative from the good folk at Canary Wharf. What do you think?
show off your footy skills at euro 08
Load up your footy skills and you could be part of an ad break at euro 2008. But seeing as the "golden generation" won't be there, maybe you won't either? I'll default to Italy as I always do when England go out/don't turn up. I'll be honest too, this promotion is being run byContinue reading "show off your footy skills at euro 08"
stuff and things 22 01.08
First stuff and things of the New Year starts with this off-beat look at the Death Star's demise in Star Wars Another outing for bullshit bingo which is always amusing. And working in the world of agencies, too close to the truth sometimes. (thanks to Debbie) Jeep on Facebook In case you missed it,Tom CruiseContinue reading "stuff and things 22 01.08"
ideas please
Without getting too much into bodiy functions, I think it's fair to say that most chaps I know have a favourite trap in which to do their business. And for a few days, this was stuck on the inside of the door of my "local", prompting me to add a response. I can't claim toContinue reading "ideas please"
stuff and things 21.12.07
A sackful of stuff and things today as will be away for Christmas. God bless your brand (thanks to Bo Hellberg) Fancy attending a Jedi bootcamp? These people exist. Star in a soap by uploading your photo to check if you're hot or not. (source: popbitch) Get fed up with those inane, circular questions aboutContinue reading "stuff and things 21.12.07"
blogging thoughts advent calendar: i’m behind the window today
Martina @ Adverblog has taken user generated content to heart and asked a number of her network to collaborate on the Adverblog Advent calendar asking everyone the same 5 questions. I would recommend reading through them as they give an insight into different campaigns and thoughts on the year ahead from a wide variety ofContinue reading "blogging thoughts advent calendar: i’m behind the window today"
first impressions, awards and eastenders
So my first week wasn't really normal considering the trip to SA and approx 4hrs in the agency whereas this week was more like reality. And as a newcomer I can honestly say there's been a great deal of effort put into the induction process. Lots of information, lots of documentation to take awayContinue reading "first impressions, awards and eastenders"
stuff and things 07.12.07
The EMR Group have released their 2007 salary survey. Download it here. Some highlights which will sound familiar if you're in the industry: Only 6% of marketers had been in their current role for 5 years or more 73% had been in their current role for 2 years or less 69% of responders claim theyContinue reading "stuff and things 07.12.07"
new boy at school
Today I start my new role as Business Partner at OgilvyOne Worldwide in London. I am so excited by the opportunity and particularly impressed by the people I've met so far. I'm looking forward to working with some great people on some truly world-class brands in an agency that I've always wanted to work at.Continue reading "new boy at school"
santa tracking
As it's December 1, it's now officially Christmas season in the Gill household. And you can track Santa this Christmas! Download Google Earth to follow the fat man with beard. And because it's Christmas, we've been getting sprouts in our veg box delivery. Euurggghh!!!!! Evil, vile things. Smash the buggers here.