My friend Daniel Roberts sends me a regular flow of cartoons, sample above, many of which give me a quiet smile. He has a style all his own as you can see – essential in a cartoonist – or in …
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So how did we build a brand? And what does it really do for you?
About three years ago a reader of my helpful marketing ideas asked me how we built THB & W – the firm I sold to Ogilvy and Mather for what seemed a lot of money until my ex-wife got up …
Read MoreCould a cuddly sheep help YOU find success and happiness?
Those of us who cherish great moments in cinematic history will fondly recall the deep and meaningful relationship Gene Wilder had with a sheep in “Everything you ever wanted to know about sex – but were afraid to ask.” This …
Read MoreThe first shall be last – and other glimpses of unconscious irony
There are countless stories in history about great leaders who would stroll anonymously among their people to find out what was really going on. It seems many of the best leaders did this Sadly, nobody teaches history any more except …
Read MoreThe first shall be last – and other glimpses of unconscious irony
There are countless stories in history about great leaders who would stroll anonymously among their people to find out what was really going on. It seems many of the best leaders did this Sadly, nobody teaches history any more except …
Read MoreThe logic of the carthorse – and more of the joys of BT
The Trades Union Congress has been a figure of fun since my childhood, when its stubborn stupidity inspired the great cartoonist Low to portray it as a carthorse. It was a carthorse with a kick. In 1970 most of the …
Read MoreWhy does the internet breed so many lying bastards (and bitches)? – And by the way, here’s what to do with your precious mission statement
This morning whilst recovering from a quick jaunt to Athens (don’t envy me: it was pissing down with rain and I saw nothing except a good view of the Parthenon) I went through my emails. One headed “Re: Conference call” …
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Read MoreJerking off at Cannes … and British Telecom’s brilliant new “fuck the customer and lose money” service
I see there is to be a “global debate on creativity” at the Cannes Lions Festival – the ad-luvvies giant exercise in mutual masturbation avec cocaine that occurs every year. Perhaps they can discuss the French Connection ads which won …
Read MoreBig surprises and strange miracles in a small country – and my friend the stand-up comedian
Slovenia, where I am now, is one of the smallest and most beautiful countries in Europe. Great skiing (and cheap). Its people – about 2 million – must also be one of the most knowledgeable about marketing, largely because of …
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