I have had to pass this ambush of dancing, blue wigged lunatics for 1800-GOT-JUNK over the last four mornings…

These were my reactions:
Day 1:  “That’s a cheap and tacky way to get attention for a brand. Credibility just went out the window.”
Day 2: “The chicken suit and wobbler board must be next. Which marketing guru came up with this tactic?”
Day 3: “I wonder if the idiots are still going to be there? Aah yep… there they are. Again.”
Day 4: “It’s sad but I can actually remember the name and the number …

I’m a Manchester United fan so this post is going to hurt. Firstly, congratulations to Barcelona for winning the Champions League final this morning. They were a class above. Ouch.
Secondly, I wanted to acknowledge the great work that Barcelona do with Unicef and the lessons that could be learnt for some of our own sports teams in Australia.
The Barcelona club was founded in 1899. Up until 2006 they had never had a primary jumper sponsor (that’s the big logo on the front of their shirt). As sport turned professional and …

Last Saturday night I had the pleasure to go to my virgin Crusty Demons show. It was obvious from the start when I pulled into the parking lot with my little Renault Clio… this wasn’t my scene.
This was an event for blokes who have broken at least two ribs, has at least one piece of clothing with a Fox Racing logo in it, know the difference between a carburetor and a crankshaft, salute with ‘devil horns‘ and tells his mates that they ’suck dick’ at least once a week. And …

Next time you’re at the breakfast table with your partner, try this: collect a bowl of popcorn and tip it all over their newspaper. See if you get a reaction.

I’m not sure who is more to blame here – Fairfax or MBF? Whatever the case, it’s bloody annoying and both deserved to get scolded with hot coffee for treating their audience like this.

I have had the privilege of contributing to Julian Cole’s blog, Adspace Pioneers, while he is cruising through the USA Thelma & Louise style. Anyway, my post is about developing personality in your social media profile and it explains this photo…

You can find the post here.

Next time you take the rubbish out at work make sure you stop at the leaking wooden cellar door. Jar it open. Stoop down and pop your head in. Watch the cobwebs. See that gut in the far, dark corner with the hunched back and uncontrollable twitch who’s making intermittent yelping noises? That’s your scientist. Or in marketing terms, your research and developer. Go make friends with them. You might need them soon.
In the past, these guys haven’t received too much attention. They made stuff. People bought it. And they …