There’s a lot of talk today the about poor drafting of the media Royal Charter, but there are some more detailed elements that are still being considered and which will inevitably cause even more Continue reading >
A recently reported survey claimed that 75% of CEOs didn’t trust their marketing directors, believing they took more interest in creating award-winning campaigns than building solid ROI into their output. That’s a strong statement, Continue reading >
The Willow Foundation, founded by Bob and Megs Wilson, and generously supported by GamesAid, has helped over 9,000 people during their darkest days, providing a Special Day that gives them a chance to forget, Continue reading >
Running a national newspaper must feel a bit like being a pilot on a steeply descending plane. You’re pulling hard back on the steering column desperately hoping that the nose will lift as the Continue reading >
So it’s over. Following a bruising and, at times, ugly campaign the race is over and Obama is victorious. I’ve just watched the acceptance speech live, and boy, what a speech it was. You Continue reading >
Looking in from the outside it was plain to see that Andrew Mitchell would not survive the media blitzkrieg that followed his temper tantrum at the Downing Street gates. Forever and a day his Continue reading >
You have to pity the person who holds the title of Corporate Communications Director, News International. There you are, diligently going about your trade trying to rebuild the reputation of your organisation, trying to Continue reading >
Another milestone in the relentless march towards free content is notched up today as Time Out, the London listings magazine, becomes a free magazine alongside magazines like Shortlist, Stylist and Sport. But unlike those Continue reading >
I’m calling it. The abuse of this small two letter word needs to end. It drives me nuts. You know what I’m talking about, right? A politician or scientist is being questioned on the Continue reading >
As the Republican party gathers in Tampa to anoint Mitt Romney, Frank Luntz the American pollster, has declared that the race is too close to call. His observation is that this election, more than Continue reading >
It’s great to see a games industry trailblazer now leading the charge in London’s silicon district. Paula Byrne, formerly head of Telecomsoft where she made games for the Atari and Amiga consoles, is now Continue reading >
As you dust off the Gucci kit bag in preparation for the start of the football season I’m sure the mass coverage and support of the GB Olympic team will not have passed you Continue reading >
I recently read that there’s a townhouse in Washington that is kept for the exclusive use of ex Presidents of the United States. Their home-from-home whilst in the capitol, and place to meet and Continue reading >
Yesterday morning I watched the Olympic torch make its way up Caledonian Road in north London. I have to admit I didn’t initially buy into the buzz surrounding the relay, but yesterday, at 8.03am Continue reading >
I’m about to do something that we advise clients on a regular basis not to do. And after reading this you’ll probably think quite rightly so, but sometimes you’ve just got to get something off Continue reading >
From today, for a week, the seaside city of Brighton takes centre stage of the games world as a handful of events roll into town. This year, Tandem Events’ Develop and Evolve conferences and Continue reading >
Now the dust has settled on E3 2012 it’s clear that it wasn’t a vintage year. The press conferences were flat and the halls were muted and only UbiSoft seemed to rate universally amongst Continue reading >
Now here’s a phrase you probably won’t have heard before – thank God for LOCOG. It’s not something I’ve felt before, but over the past week their heavy handedness in protecting the blessed rings Continue reading >
Looking forward to E3 next week, the annual digital jamboree that takes place in Los Angeles and celebrates all things games related. E3 has been on a roller coaster over the past few years Continue reading >
Channel 4′s Four Rooms on Sunday evening is a perfect way to start mentally limbering up for the business week ahead. The concept is simple. Four dealers compete to woo, and do a deal Continue reading >
As Peter Preston pointed out in his column in last Sunday’s Observer, the recent changes in the way the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) calculates weekday newspaper sales has thrown up some interesting peaks, Continue reading >
The EU directive on internet privacy, and in particular, the banning of cookies, comes in to force later this week. Did you know that? Bothered? In a classic ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ piece Continue reading >
Fifteen years ago today Tony Blair was swept into Downing Street on the back of a massive popular vote. After nearly 20 years of Conservative rule, Blair’s New Labour united the country after the Continue reading >
Not exactly a documentary that is hot off the press, it was released in the summer of last year, but Page One: Inside The New York Times is essential viewing if you’re interested in Continue reading >
I was at a party last week and got talking to a very confident chap about his business and how his company now only ever promotes itself through social media. It’s the future working Continue reading >
This weekend I saw my first App TV advert, for Zeebox. First impressions are that it’s a slick TV guide with some nifty social media connections. However, having spent a bit more time with Continue reading >
