If you love good music and art, and would enjoy an evening that combines both, keep reading. You will never get better value for £10. Since the mid ‘70’s I have followed and collected not nearly enough of the work …
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But can I call you a deeply unpleasant, grasping bully and shit, “Sir” Fred? Plus an interview with someone who really does understand money
Former Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive “Sir” Fred Goodwin has obtained a superinjunction to stop him being identified as a banker. He is the man whose arrogance and incompetence, together with that of the Bloated McToad and his sidekick …
Read MoreA minor orgy of self-congratulation, a mystery explained – and what the hell do I do all day?
Yesterday I went to see a new client who sells something highly technical I barely understand. I was there to comment on their marketing, which doesn’t do anything like justice to their product – which has 85% of a multi-billion …
Read MoreA little laugh or two – and advice on how to be creative
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 …
Read MoreSo 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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