And that was 2009…

banging on about advertising, marketing and social media

17 December 2009 9 Comments

It wasn’t meant to end this way. I was going to finish the year off with a really meaningful post on the next big thing for 2010 or what I learnt in 2009 or some sort of top 10 list which would be easy Twitter fodder. But I’m not going to. I’m done. Spent. Signed off. 2009 is almost over and I’m happy not to poke the beast anymore.

Today marks my last day at DP Dialogue. This brings me to the end of my three and a half year stay in the De Pasquale family. For the past eight months, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gino De Pasquale and Matt Granfield in an agency that is well ahead of its time (as well as being profitable). It’s been exciting, experimental and educational. I’ll be reaping the rewards of surrounding myself with such forward and broad thinkers for a long time to come.

The next step for me in 2010 will be as an interactive strategist in a Brisbane agency. I’ll share the details once I put my foot through the door on my first day.

But for now, my head is here…

On Saturday, Sarah and I will be heading over to Vietnam for three weeks of travel, sleep, drink, food, beaches and wherever the path may lead. We’re going with few plans and little idea. I can’t wait.

So that’s it for 2009. Thanks to everyone who has read, contributed, commented, passed on or complained about this blog. We’ve created a nice little thought community which only grows when a group of people are generous with their time and thinking. I hope you all have a great Christmas, give 2009 a good boot out the door and here’s to a massive 2010!

9 Comments »

James Duthie said:

Congrats on the new role big fella. Look forward to hearing about it. But more importantly, enjoy the trip to Vietnam and a well deserved break.

# 17 December 2009 at 8:49 am

Matt Granfield said:

Does that mean you’re going to take down the DP Dialogue ad on your blog now? It does, doesn’t it

Chúc may mắn!

# 17 December 2009 at 9:45 am

Zac Martin said:

Congrats mate, I have no doubt you’ll continue to rock it in 2010!

# 17 December 2009 at 12:42 pm

Nathan Bush (author) said:

@ Duthie and Zac – thanks guys, enjoy your Christmas!

@ Matt – I think the going CPM rate is around the $5 mark. You can purchase this space if you wish. Your $5 should last you until 2018. Thanks again, been a pleasure working with you.

# 17 December 2009 at 3:50 pm

Leree said:

Have a fabulous trip. Get the train up to Sapa if you can….beautiful and a real change from the rest of Vietnam.
Happy travels!

# 17 December 2009 at 8:03 pm

Nat Rea said:

Congrats mate… you are truely finding your place, all the best and more importantly ENJOY VIETNAM!! See you poss mid next year when I am back for bit! x

# 18 December 2009 at 4:05 am