tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:45:27 +0000peopleinternetfunmeadvertagencysocietyadlandartfailcampaignlifememeYesbloggingbrandingcharityculturefutureplanningthingstwitterwhat ifAPGThe Current Economic ClimateambientgoodhistorylanguagepoliticspollpresentationwebMarlonNoSASkynetWoolworthsandchristmascommunicationdeathendingsfilmhorse cocklegallistorson wellesplacementplaguepoetryportfoliopositioningposterreportresearchsearchsextacticalMarketing, advertising, and __ from the perspective of a 22-year old researcher.http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jam)Blogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-1222487893106226202Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:17:00 +00002010-02-16T17:17:50.397+00:00...did I mention I have another blog? It's at planningplusone.blogspot.com. I think it's a lot better. Nicer banner, any way :)http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2010/02/one-more-thing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-5711668075233169905Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:57:00 +00002009-06-25T23:26:14.640+01:00endingsAnd because I'm having more fun doing other things differently and well, IIP is on hiatus. Just think of it as in care for a bit - you can't see it, but it still loves you.A really exciting project is underway - see you in another guise soon :)Til soon,http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/06/if-somethings-worth-doing-its-worth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-570862108066687814Fri, 15 May 2009 09:13:00 +00002009-05-15T10:18:52.778+01:00internetsearchSkynetIt seems the world's best computational search engine has finally come online for the public to try and crash. And with a kickass name like Wolfram Alpha, they will. The aim is that eventually it'll be able to tell you anything:But for now, it's a case of God making man in His own image:Still, how long till 118 118 jumps on this baby?http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/05/truly-geek-shall-inherit-earth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-7873866248618500075Mon, 11 May 2009 16:50:00 +00002009-05-11T18:40:21.790+01:00failinternetpeopleplagueHa. I waited ages to make that joke. Nicely gone off the boil now, though. We got a nice "don't worry about swine flu and for god's sake, wash you hands" email in the office, promptly setting off a torrent of jokes. Isn't it wonderful how a minor crisis sets of the comedian in all of us?-Aporkolypse-Armagammon-Tried to ring the phone line, got crackling-Something about a black guy being presidenthttp://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/05/whoever-thought-viral-could-become-even.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-3254843259765116297Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:53:00 +00002009-04-24T10:19:25.377+01:00artfunpeoplethingswhat ifYesA shop space in Kingly Court. Beer and ink flow freely, intermingling with synthpop as the evening glides along.Me: So, this is pretty awesome.Gemma: It is? Oh, thank you! I'm so glad everyone likes it!Me: Well, I think you've tapped into a zeitgeist here. I mean, everyone wants to draw, right? But something stops them...Gemma: Yeah! I designed the new t-shirts and I can't draw, really...Me: Thishttp://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/04/people-of-now-9-gemma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-7802966697792524113Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:56:00 +00002009-04-22T14:14:43.218+01:00ambientartculturefuninternetAnthony Gormley's new venture to occupy Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth, One & Other, has now been opened for registrations - and its gathered over twice the number of applications to places. Shit. Even shittier shit for those of us in London, as you're looking at a 10% chance of success right now, which is set to change for the worse.What? Oh right, well basically: it's a project spanning the http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/04/one-and-other-because-i-cant-think-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-6379639211184985049Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:28:00 +00002009-04-21T11:25:05.245+01:00adlandartfilmhorse cocktwitterLast night, I got to watch the hilariously scathing In The Loop:The website has a nice flavour to it: a Guido Fawkes-style political blog that provides enough to entice people (e.g. the actual trailer), but isn't afraid to to have a lot of slightly impenetrable extras for the benefit of those who saw The Thick Of It and have been crying out for more Malcolm Tucker adventures for years now. Oh, http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/04/yes-client.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-3331983972810119961Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:27:00 +00002009-04-16T15:42:40.380+01:00agencycampaignfunmeI have spent the day beautifying the office in preparation for next week's big brainstorm on gaming:Lots of people...don't know...what the hell...is going on (spot the reference)But it will all become clear on Tuesday:Play again? (y/n)http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/04/up-down-b-left-c-right-start.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-6709085769652019584Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:08:00 +00002009-04-08T12:26:04.666+01:00advertAPGfunpositioningpresentationThe Current Economic ClimatetwitterYesAfter 10 weeks of hard thought, graft, and (some) dicking about, APG is over. The project brief was how to launch Best Buy in the UK, when it comes over in 2010. We answered it with verve and bombast, including reverentially watching the old Toys 'R' Us ad in silence.Here's my bit - a madman's ramblings about recession psychology.A Big Idea For Best BuyView more presentations from Vituperative.(http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/04/our-apg-project-theres-magical-place.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-7370613107236786793Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:25:00 +00002009-04-06T14:29:36.598+01:00deathlifepeoplesocietyIs it possible to execute a sombre high-five? Cause DDB will have to try:Rest in peace, Jade. You were the thin, bitter spread on the toast of the national consciousness. Apparently.http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/04/you-either-loved-her-or-you-hated-her.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-8951302005874438904Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:16:00 +00002009-03-30T14:46:20.021+01:00bloggingfaillanguagememeEnough of this. Can we all stop using the 'adjective' "wanky"? I'm all for the evolution of language and all that, and actioning things sounds like a great laugh, but there's a line between organically refining our communications, and pointless bandwagoning*. Language as I see it has a dual purpose - information, and social cohesion, these haven't changed since prehistory.Information: "Oh no, a http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/03/lets-stop-thinking-and-start-wanking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-5059583817071761070Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:54:00 +00002009-03-26T20:59:37.800+00:00failinternetmetwitterNot a great start. But maybe I'll get better soon. ...hey, I've got an idea! Why not follow me and find out?http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/03/with-megaphone-and-nothing-to-say.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-2471789026159996455Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:49:00 +00002009-03-25T13:50:29.827+00:00internetpeoplesocietyhttp://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/03/antisocial-networking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-2285953374490650396Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:59:00 +00002009-03-24T13:02:32.276+00:00"For me, the requirements for an art director are different to the requirements for a wife"-Dave Trotthttp://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/03/all-matter-of-briefs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-6062144882432250317Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:30:00 +00002009-03-20T13:50:59.438+00:00advertagencyfuninternetwebIs it the subject matter? Is it the execution? Either way, this thing grabbed me.Global Gathering have found an interesting way to reveal their lineup this year. Why should this even be an issue?The truth lies in what it means to host an event. There is nothing, absolutely nothing to draw anyone to a music event, other than who is going to be there and the inpalpable nature of the crowd. The http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/03/trail-of-breadcrumbs-2-trust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-877709644352750760Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:34:00 +00002009-03-18T07:53:12.180+00:00artpeopleA quiet, empty gallery in Totnes.Me: Which is your favourite?Mike: My favourite?? Um, haha... I can't have a favourite. But I guess that portrait at the end is the main focus of the exhibition. It took me the longest.Ellie: Ahh, okay...Me: I like the saws. Cutting up a book though?Mike: Yeah, it felt like sacrilege! But I lost the book then found it in the bin, so-Me: -I guess you saved it.Ellie:http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/03/people-of-now-8-mike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-215455082848162537Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:34:00 +00002009-03-09T23:22:52.190+00:00culturefuturemethingsYou know how some people have little boxes of their most treasured possessions? Possessions so treasured, in fact, that they're prepared to entomb them and look at them only every five years, all the for the knowledge that they're safe? I know people who did/do that, and it struck me as odd. Aren't your most treasured possessions your memories, and all that stuff?Not today. Today, I'm backing up http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/03/shoebox-full-of-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-340275068855882042Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:03:00 +00002009-03-05T00:23:45.063+00:00andcommunicationlanguagemeAs you well know, I've been spending a lot of time in the British Library recently. It's been a lot of fun, a gentle cuddle for my inner student. In the process, I've been writing a lot of notes - in pencil, mind! One of the beautiful things about the library is that they absolutely insist you don't use a pen in the reading rooms and moreover, people actually obey it because the library is gearedhttp://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/03/doing-whats-right-doing-what-works.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-4813147854378044676Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:40:00 +00002009-02-27T16:52:53.382+00:00charitypeoplesocietyThe Current Economic ClimateA cold Thursday in Clapham, 1:30am. Ryan: Nice, innit?Me: Mm! If you like cigarette holders, I guess.Ryan: Press that button on the side, right? And the lid flips open.Me: Wow! That is pretty nice.Ryan: Got it from a charity shop...Me: Good man. I wonder if they've seen an increase in the trade in the, uh-Ryan: In the present climate, yeah mate. Well I stole it.Me: You stole from a charity shop? http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/02/people-of-now-7-ryan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-4943155488155534283Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:31:00 +00002009-02-25T12:18:52.057+00:00agencymepresentationresearch...with the presentation I did this morning. Went down okay.Why Research?View more presentations from Vituperative. (tags: advertising marketing)I expect I'm preaching to the converted, but I'm still minded of a comment I received on Scamp:"Researcher? There's no bigger waste of money. I'd cut that straight away"I've got news for you, mister - 57% of people Somewhat Disagree or Totally Disagree http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/02/lets-try-this-slideshare-thing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-1656493046897681303Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:59:00 +00002009-02-21T13:40:27.696+00:00artculturehistorypoliticspollsocietyAfter a heady bout of research at the British Library, a spare half an hour found me at the Taking Liberties exhibition. If documents outlining the intricacies of curtailments of feudal nobility give you a hard-on (on whatever happens to you if you happen to be female), this is for you. It was at times a little difficult for me to invest the old parchments with the sense of awe they deserved, buthttp://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/02/entry-censored-by-chinese-government.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-8578191627486189806Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:56:00 +00002009-02-18T14:29:28.240+00:00adlandagencyAPGmeplanningThe APG Training Network kicked off last night, and what a night it was. The next generation of planning (us) seem pretty awesome, extremely friendly, and tenacious as Carol Thatcher in a jam factory (okay, that was rubbish and stale but what're you gonna do). We had a talk from Jon Steel, superhero of planning and writer of Truth, Lies and Advertising, a bit of a bible on the old discipline. Oh,http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/02/got-insight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-3596136668312864963Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:58:00 +00002009-02-09T10:49:48.397+00:00campaigncharityinternetmemepeopleThere's a rather heartwarming story over at Breitenbach Und Brown about a German single mother suffering from cancer. She doesn't believe anyone cares. Truly tragic. She has slipped through the cracks of society.Marcus' response was to ask the community to say that Yes, We Do Care Actually. The responses were diverse, but overwhelmingly positive in nature... and yet, how many of the respondents http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-5295487552620075486Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:43:00 +00002009-02-03T14:46:36.300+00:00advertorson welleswhat ifMMMMUHHAAAAAAHtheFRENCH champagne.I'm thirsty.http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/02/what-if-celebrities-actually-tried.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555845692972542165.post-3716106295284005033Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:40:00 +00002009-01-30T08:48:11.448+00:00MarlonpeopleMe: Marlon?Marlon: Yeah mate. Like I said, I'm not a salesman, I'm a creative. What you see here? It's what you get. It's what we all get. What you gotta remember, blud, is what's actual is factual, and what you can see is what you feel, inside. I'm not selling you a t-shirt, right? Well I am selling you a t-shirt, but really I'm selling you an eye-den-ti-tee, right? This is the philosophy of my http://interestedinpeople.blogspot.com/2009/01/people-of-now-6-marlon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jam)0