I'm really sorry, but feedback will be late. It makes a mockery of the hard work folks have put in, not ti mention the work Rob has put into his judging feedback.  But a perfect storm of unexpected work and personal bits mean it's going to be Monday. I'm really sorry. 

I hope you can access this Economist article because it's wonderful. Truly brilliant.  The subject might seem banal, basically the hidden culture in motorway service stations, but, as in most things, the hidden grandeur, sorrow and joy of everyday life is beverywhere if you care to look. And it is beautifully expressed here.  Stop to…

I hope you can access this Economist article because it's wonderful. Truly brilliant.  The subject might see banal, basically the hidden culture in motorwat service stations, but, as in most things, the hidden grandeur, sorrow and joy of everyday life is beautifully expressed here.  Stop to consider the terrified staff in the petrol stations who…

So it's five weeks into the new job.  All good.   I've also developed a commute regime with military precision. Realised the optimum apparel to cycle and train is a hard shell jacket and a thick base layer with in-built ninja hood to warm my bald head and protect my face from the winds whipping…

If you've nothing to do and you want a good laugh, you might be daft enough to watch the video of my seminar at Adstars 2013. It takes an age to download by the way which might put you off. As might the obligatory Star Wars references,which are in there as you would expect. As…

So I start the new gig two weeks on Monday. I'm that odd stage of the 'idea' disappearing and reality quietly creeping in. It's that point when you start to think about the stuff you're going to miss, there's always something. Mostly, it comes down to predictability. The culture you're used to, people you have…

“We believe we are in touch with a greater amount of people… This is the illusion which might cheat us of being in touch deeply with the one breathing next to us.” Anais Nin

Just in case the previous post came across as a bit cynical, grumpy and flea bitten (it shouldn't have, it's simply hard won learning and unvarnished truth with tongue firmly in cheek) here's a much more cheerful counterpoint. I'm ashamed to admit I'm old enough to remember: Faxing artwork to clients for approval (used to…

Some of the basic choices you have to make when doing the – what should be rare but seems to happen whenever a new brand manager comes in- task of defining a brand focus on a choice. Build the brand on: Why you exist What you do How you are Where you want to go…