Afternoon High Tea in Hong Kong
Found these photos of our 2010 Hong Kong trip on my computer and thought I’d share – mainly because of Ashley’s face in the last one!
Found these photos of our 2010 Hong Kong trip on my computer and thought I’d share – mainly because of Ashley’s face in the last one!
Shoe manufacturer KSWISS are using the character Kenny Powers from “Eastbound & Down” in their new campaigns to drive people to the Foot Locker stores.
Below you’ll see how they’re using Microsoft Tag to create a more interactive and engaging experience for their customers!
Last month, I took Ashley to the Cave B Inn on the Columbia River Gorge in Eastern Washington. I was determined we’d have one last hurrah (Ashley called it a baby-moon) before our child was born, so what better destination for a pregnant lady but a famous winery!
In true real-time fashion the guys at Socialnomics have created the 3rd instalment of their Social Media Revolution video.
I’ll not call out any of the stats to force you to watch all 4 mins and 19 seconds, but suffice to say the facts and figures are quite astounding especially ones about divorce, trust, marketing, kids, gamers, baby names…..and porn!
Predictions for the next version?
Can’t see the video? Click Here!
We bought this chair in The Cotswolds and think it’s at least 150 years old.
The whole thing was was tired and dirty, so we shipped the whole thing over to Seattle with some fabric I’d bought in London, and I walked into several antique shops in West Seattle asking for upholsterer recommendations…..
Supped this little beauty en route to Cave B in Eastern Washington a few weeks ago.
Seattle and the surrounding area prides itself on “micro-brews” and, although I find most of them to be a little too much on the bitter side, this Roslyn Dark Lager seemed to come as close to English “real ale” as I’ve come.
It’s also one of the first bottles I’ve come across that shouts out the alcohol volume on the label. In the UK it’s law I think, but over here I often don’t know how much I’m drinking which would be a pain if I ever passed my US driving test!
Another video from Cannes. Met Peter through Amanda Groty and Poppy at Hill & Knowlton.
Loved their approach to building their brand, and especially the suprise at just how successful they’d been.
Adore the “simple people….” mantra!
Thoughts?
Got to spend 8 minutes with the creative director for Xbox 360 – Kudo Tsunoda – at Cannes Lions 2011 this week.
Quite a force in person – I’d sneaked into watch his session rehearsal – and quite the demoer, Kudo has a presence and articulation quite unlike anyone I’ve ever met.
Check out us talking about Kinect, why it’s sold so well, and listen to the advice he gives to creatives on how to get the most from the Xbox platform.
Video………PLAY!
Pretty Chop from The Standard Hotel
Have a few Taste posts backed up now because of all the hectic travelling, but this was one of the best meals I had in NYC this month with the fabulous Kristen and Jamie from MediaVest.
New York’s Standard Hotel, Restaurant and Beer Garden down near Soho House does these enormous chops, with a delightful fruity (mango I think) accompaniment.
Look at the size of it!
Seriously the more I eat out in America, the more I realise how stingy UK eateries can be with their portions, especially when it comes to meat and seafood.
Thoroughly recommend going there. Don’t expect to be able to get the draft beer the beer garden patrons are sipping though, because they don’t serve it in the restaurant……which was the only shame about the place!
Just loved getting a few minutes with Jess Greenwood from Contagious Mag at Imagine 2011.
She talks a lot of sense, especially about the move from 360 to 365 marketing thanks to digital and social media.
Other favourite videos in the series:
Ad Vision: Rob Campbell, Wieden and Kennedy on Digital Advertising in China – Cannes Lions 2011
Ad Vision: Kelly Bennett, VP of Interactive Marketing at Warner Bros – Cannes Lions 2011
Ad Vision: Phil Thomas, CEO of Cannes Lions – Cannes Lions 2011
Ad Vision: Allison Arden, VP and Publisher for Advertising Age – Cannes Lions 2011
Ad Vision: Peter DeLuca, VP of Advertising at T-Mobile – Cannes Lions 2011
Ad Vision: Calvin Soh, Chief Creative Officer at Publicis Group Asia – Cannes Lions 2011
Ad Vision: Chuck Porter, Chief Strategist at Crispin Porter and Bogusky – Cannes Lions 2011
Ad Vision: Curt Hecht, CEO of VivaKi Nerve Center – Cannes Lions 2011
Just 5 more days to go until I get on a plane bound to help out our participation at Cannes Lions.
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