Andy’s sent me this limited edition silk screen print. The first thing I did was show everyone in the office. Hope the art directors give him a shout soon. Word of mouth marketing? Probably. Generosity? For sure.

My second name is Hovells. It never get’s pronounced right. Usually people say it to rhyme with hobbles, but sometimes I get something that sounds like go-wells. Thanks to Cafe Press, this should help. Got a pitch on Monday (lovely weekend- not). For quite a while I’ve stuck to my lucky pitch clothes- all black.…

Third Northern Planning Summit tonight in Arts Cafe. After reading Russell’s ‘coffee and over the world’ post, it’s good to know we’re not alone (even though we may be drinking something other than coffee). It may have been started with planners, but anyone who wants to come is welcome. We learned a few things from…

The ever mysterious, likeable and wise (he even manages to challenge the omnipotent Russell) is celebrating his 100th post. You’ve probably got some favourite posts of your own, but apart from the debate with Russell, I’m liking the appreciation for the much maligned suits. Something planners would do well to copy I reckon.

Here’s something that will be both fascinating and very, very useful. It’s The Biggest Blog in History. Basically, they’re getting as many people as possible to record about the day they’ve just had.  No dizzy sparks of wonder, just the ordinary things that happen to ordinary people. The things people really do, not what we…

I love films and I think it’s important to pay to see them as often as possible, since the more you go see the films you like, the more they’ll make. A downside is being forced to sit through the ads. Not because I hate watching ads (most cinema ads seem to reward the captive…

According to a Harris survey,a quarter of the UK population have created their own content online. 16.7% have made a website, 9.2% are bloggers. Podcasting is minor at 0.4% – and mostly male.

The number of posts today may suggest otherwise, but I have loads to do, not least that pitch. My mind’s gone blank and blogging is great way to think abot something else for a while.  I’ll get back to it refreshed and realise how badly I’ve started. Ah well, at least there’ll be something to…

I found this amusing, but I don’t agree with it. This kind of thing is what makes the new series of Extras funny for me. There are jokes about every taboo subject you can think of, from what you can say in front of the disabled to homophobia. Even though you laugh, you know you…

It’s been quite a year for new stuff, some good, some not so great. Here’s some of 2006’s new arrivals: MTV Urge Scotland’s smoking ban Apple macs with Intel processors Biometric passports ‘Free’ broadband Bluberry flavoured Ribena BT vision Top up university fees Coke Zero Mynetwork TV Pokemon diamond and pearl Programming Sky Plus from…