Worst website ever?

Many are rubbish because so little (thought/expertise/money) has been invested in them. But one I saw last weekend wins hands down by trying much too hard.


Profile boost for £10 Bn regeneration programme

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has appointed us to help raise the profile of its £10 billion plan to deliver economic growth, jobs and homes throughout the region.


Ingenious marketing idea

An American chap called Alex Brownstein was in the business of marketing himself - he was determined to find a job with a good US ad agency. So he devised what he calls the ‘Google job experiment.’


Election cock-ups – and lessons for media interviews

Looking at the recent EU and UK council elections, we could analyse who had the clearest message and most effective delivery – but it’s much more fun to look at the blunders.


Why is digital marketing a dangerous distraction?

I read an interesting article by marketing author Danny Brown today. The part that particularly struck a chord was about 'digital marketing'.


No FT, no nonsense

What a load of one-sided nonsense from Emma Jacobs in last week's FT – ‘Publicity is free with no PRs’.


Slippery slope

I went for a ski lesson last week, as I'm going on my first ski trip in over 10 years later this month.


Brand disaster

Seeing this story about Google displaying a spoof logo for PC World in its search results last week made me laugh. A lot.


A misguided view of professionalism

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has just released its ‘State of the profession survey 2013/14’. Several interesting points emerge.


Marketing & vision project for cancer charity

The Mulberry Centre cancer charity has appointed us to help define its 20-year vision, and to develop a clear, inspiring set of marketing messages to increase its profile.