holiday time

I’ll be off for the next 10 days.
Think I’ve put enough stuff here to keep you busy!
See you soon.
Tulum, here I come.

Who will use that first?

I have long dreamed about doing interactive videos in the literal sense. A video you can totally interact with. Look around, move, etc.
This is getting pretty close.
http://adn.blam.be/papervision/
I can see many applications, game, etc. coming out of it. But as it’s on the web, first come first served. The first one to use it cleverly for [...]

the best copy virals

Virals are not always about bells and whistles, fancy Facebook application or CGI Youtube videos. Great copy can still have huge spread, but do require amazing… writing skills!
I can think of a few copy emails that must have been seen by the whole world too. Not specially branded, but it’s just a reminder of how [...]

different sources of creative inspiration

I’ve always loved finding what was behind great work. Once you reveal the inspiration, there is always a D’uh feeling, followed by a ‘I could have done that’. But the thing is you can’t. Faris got that one right, genius imitates. Or, rather, adapt.
As Thomas Disch would put it:
“Creativity is the ability to see [...]

Find a labyrinth to be creative

Who would think of a labyrinth to stimulate one’s creativity?
But it seems it can be a powerful tool to find inspiration and resolve problems. Walking a labyrinth can even be a powerful spiritual experience. Apparently.
Daniel Pink mentions the healing power of labyrinths in his excellent book, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the [...]

Listening is an act of love.

Listening is an act of love.

The heart of StoryCorps is the conversation between two people who are important to each other: a son asking his mother about her childhood, an immigrant telling his friend about coming to America, or a couple reminiscing on their 50th wedding anniversary. By helping people to connect, and to talk [...]

KateModern begins second series on Bebo

Now this is big news.
From Netimperative’s article this morning, I could see that, the first season of KateModern averaged at 1.5 million views. Which means roughly 1 out of 4 Bebo users was watching. And they are pretty much all from the UK.
The show has received 35 million views since its launch.
This means KateModern and [...]

Another gem

It doesn’t need much comment.

Source: Three billion
Picture from http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/

When the BBC kicks arse

Just a really nice piece of work from Brandnewschool for BBC One. A nice treat.I just like light and colours sometimes.

Source: FEED. Where else?
For those, like me, who haven’t the chance to go to Blackpool, this is what the place looks like during the illumination time.
 
 

Quote of the day

Although it’s a few months old:
We’re not in the business of keeping the media companies alive,” “We’re in the business of connecting with consumers.”
Trevor Edwards, Nike’s corporate vice president for global brand and category management.
Source: NY Times: “The New Advertising Outlet: Your Life”.
Originally spotted on Seventy Seven Spinning Around.