“Having a laugh” 1. When someone is being inconvenient, or taking advantage of someone else 2. To insult someone and then claim it was a joke ( The catchphrase of Andy Millman’s (Ricky Gervais) in the tv-show-within-a-tv-show, “When the Whistle Blows”. (from Extras.) Spoken in a high pitch and followed by “Is s/he havin’ a […]
It’s Only Marketing Rock ‘N Roll…
…but I like it! The Rolling Stones (well, Mick Jagger, at least) have long paid close attention to the money-making side of rock ‘n roll. Not surprising I guess, given their financial problems in the early 70s when they had to flee the UK to avoid the tax man. I’ve made mention of this before… […]
So…What’s In Prospect For Marketing In 2014?
Hope you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas! At the end of the year and especially in the lull between Christmas and New Year… …it’s a good time to take a little time to reflect on what major trends might impact on marketers and marketing in the coming year. Hopefully, you’ve already mapped out your Marketing Calendar […]
Masters Of Marketing And Copywriting That Really Sells
Attended the “Masters Of Marketing Masterclass” in Sydney the other day (October 25). Put on by the folks at “The Marketing Campus” it was billed as… “How to write content that really sells. Everything you must know to thrive and survive in today’s over-heated and over-hyped marketing environment” …the main attraction for me was to […]