Marks and Spencer have celebrated their anniversary most notably by re-creating a Penny Bazaar which honoured Marks first penny bazaar when the company started.
I happened to see this bag left on a seat at Paddington station in London. Somebody forgot their shopping but it looked like a good advertisement. I immediately thought ” Oh is [...]
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Marks and Spencer anniversary goes on
January 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
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The perfect marketing (and internet marketing) conference or event
December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Internet Marketing, Marketing, Uncategorized
Marketing and internet marketing conferences are part of the product offering of many gurus and would-be gurus.
Unlike professional qualifications there are no requirements for continuing professional development in marketing a business, but those attending hope that their business will increase significantly.
From the viewpoint of the conference organiser there may be additional money to the entrance [...]
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National Poetry Day contribution “Justice at Work”
October 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Bit of a Rant, Inspiration, Uncategorized
It is National Poetry Day. Here is my contribution especially for anyone (male or female) who has suffered in a totalitarian work environment.
Hope you like it! Poetry is such a great way to express imaginative ideas.
Justice at work
As the bullies come near in the playground
I go quiet, neutral.
Skirt length unremarkable, occupied
Don’t catch their eye
Hold my [...]
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London is capital of twitter says founder @ev
September 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Inspiration, Social media, Uncategorized
One of the three founders of twitter Evan Williams (@ev) says that London is the twitter capital for the second year running.
He revealed this on Newsnight interviewed by Kirsty Wark. I am a little astonished, as most of the people I meet on twitter are from the US!
I am often asked what is the point [...]
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Complimentary spam comments on your blog
August 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Face to Face Networking, Social media, Uncategorized, Words
Spam comments that told a story and did not appear to be spam did fool me and Akismet, the spam terminator on Wordpress. Because they were not just a bunch of dreary keywords, which I guess led back to a dubious site, I actually preferred deleting them. Well, if you are going to delete spam [...]
Fabulous Friday Feeling on radio with Fashion and Film!
June 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Inspiration, Uncategorized
Knowing that you look good, and doing something worthwhile were the topics of conversation on the radio show this week.
Guest Romi Carr of CzechMarque who is an image and colour stylist spoke about the importance of wearing colours and styles that you love and that suit you. Having a wardrobe of clothes that go [...]
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Social media marketing boost on the radio
May 28th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Internet Marketing, Uncategorized
I have been asked to take part in the 4 week radio experience for Marlow fm presenting shows about small business marketing. Having done this two years ago, I know it is fun…. but we are talking community radio so there is no producer and no nice technical person handling all the equipment!
Last night I [...]
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Happy 1 month blog birthday
May 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Social media, Uncategorized, Words
My Wordpress blog is four weeks old. Having had a few miscarriages of communication with previous blogs my idea this time was simply to behave as a real parent. My entirely new domain felt like a new domain in every sense.
My blogging aims for the first month were:
To provide the best [...]
Small business marketing idea – give it away
May 4th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Inspiration, Marketing, Uncategorized
Recently in a food shop I caught sight of a wonderful array of oils and vinegars.
The whole display reminded me of being in France or Italy and was extremely attractive, and felt authentic. I enjoyed seeing the large containers and the small sample dishes filled with different scented and coloured oils. [...]
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Technorati time for my baby
April 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Technology, Uncategorized
Just popping out to Technorati with my new week-old blog and its 7000 hits. Doesn’t look quite right yet but we are bonded (!) and I must register the birth..
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