UK
The best of the Royal Wedding: Will & Kate 2011
The royal wedding is tomorrow and I am actually quite excited! There is something about being an American in the UK during such a unique and event full of such British pride and community. I have seen a few things here and there around the Royal Wedding that I just felt I had to share.(…)
History of Red Nose Day
One of my client’s has put out an infographic about one of my favourite things: Red Nose Day! Comedy & charity – what a fantastic mix. Now I’ve only lived in the UK for about 7 years, so I wasn’t around for some of this, but it is interesting to look back at the first(…)
Vodaphone ad: Couples
This made me laugh and is easy to relate to from both sides. I think Vodaphone and their agency did well with this. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7aLWbSv0Dg&fs=1&hl=en_US]
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2010: My Picks
It’s that time of year again, where Edinburgh becomes a hub of even more activity and tourists than normal. It’s festival season and it begins with the Edinburgh International Film Festival, which for the first time, I have managed to secure tickets to all the shows I want to see….and I’m kind of excited. The(…)
Stuart Cosgrove talks Digital Inspiration
Digital Britain presentation with Lord Carter
I had the privilege of attending the final report presentation & discussion with Lord Carter today in Edinburgh. The event was very candid, helped dispel some myths and state in clearer terms other aspects of the Digital Britain Report. Such as the money that would be taken from the BBC would not be going straight(…)
Inspired Procrastination
click to enlarge Some, more personal, insight by Hugh Macleaod of gapingvoid. Clever writer and unique artist. Usually of the tech/media/ad variety and started on the back of people’s business cards. I came across him in 8 places all at once – not to mention he was working in the UK ad industry, in London,(…)
Will Work For (creative) Work
BehindTheBlogOriginally uploaded by Darcie. As I have mentioned before, I am an avid reader of Simon “Scamp” Veksner’s blog. Specifically what Scamp writes and not that of all those “Anonymous’” too scared to admit to their own opinions, although, I must admit, in SOME cases, I can see why. But ALL the time?! Grow some(…)