Ad giant refused to scream

A great mate of mine, Ray Beatty, writes “The Marketeer” column for the Melbourne Herald Sun and, in a recent column, he talked about the legendary British advertising man David Abbott. There’s a lot for us to learn so here’s what Ray had to say… I’m...

See you later!

I’m heading off overseas shortly, but I’ll still be keeping in touch.  The wonders of modern technology!  Meanwhile, I hope this great video isn’t a precursor for my upcoming experiences.  

Finding the motivation to get back in shape

I’ve gotta confess that, from a health and fitness viewpoint, the last six weeks or so hasn’t been good for me. First, the shoulder reconstruction stopped me running and bike riding as I religiously do 3 or 4 times a week. Then a week long bout of gastroenteritis...

A great business lesson in a couple of words

One of my friends on the speaking circuit, Shayne Yates, produces his regular Friday Funnies which enjoys a huge circulation. Last Friday this was one of the funnies with a difference coz it has a real grain of truth. A department manager is a wise, friendly old man,...

Before you get stuck into it

Okay so you’ve had a few days break and before you get back into the commercial world why not extend that little holiday of yours for just 10 minutes and watch this fine collection of commercials starring our canine friends. Enjoy, woof, woof!

Apple – utterly gobsmacking!

Its thirty years since Steve Jobs released the apple Mac on January 24 and there a number of videos that pay tribute to the first of a series of apple world changing devices. If you haven’t seen them it’s worth watching them And just saying “Wow!” Fifteen locations on...