Firecracker. Digitally driven • Marketing led

February 2010

Beached as Bro

February 23rd, 2010 by Elizabeth Clifford-Marsh

It’s very deceptive….

YouTube, that most venerable of institutions celebrates its fifth birthday this year. The first clip, Me at Zoo, was posted by co-founder Jawed Karim on April 23 2005. To celebrate the inanity we’ll be sharing one of our favourites every working day. So kick back, relax, and prepare to muffle your sniggers from the boss.

Has it only been Five years?

February 23rd, 2010 by Firecracker

YouTube, that most venerable of institutions celebrates its fifth birthday this year. The first clip, Me at Zoo, was posted by co-founder Jawed Karim on April 23 2005. To celebrate the inanity we’ll be sharing one of our favourites every working day. So kick back, relax, and prepare to muffle your sniggers from the boss.

Rob, rob me do

February 19th, 2010 by Elizabeth Clifford-Marsh

foursquare-logo

This week’s launch of a website highlighting the personal security risks associated with online location-based games has thrust an addictive habit of early adopters and digital geeks firmly into the spotlight. The site, pleaserobme, aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with Twittering your precise location to every man and his dog – or more specifically, tech-savvy burglars, looking for easy suburban targets. Though not explicitly stated, the site takes firm aim at Foursquare, the… read more →

Year of the Firecracker

February 17th, 2010 by Firecracker

year-firecracker

Are you a man or a beast? Or a pig? Perhaps you’re a rat – or, more happily, a fluffy little bunny?

2010 isn’t just the Year of the Tiger – it’s also the Year of The Firecracker.

To find out what the New Year has in store for you click here to see your personal Chinese Horoscope.

Are brands missing a trick?

February 12th, 2010 by Elizabeth Clifford-Marsh

The rise in affection for by-gone brands over the last two years is well-documented, caused in part by the global financial meltdown. In times of strife consumers turn to what they know and trust and seek the comfort and security of better times. In advertising brands have resurrected defunct mascots and incorporated nostalgic elements into new TV spots, as demonstrated by Hovis, Sainsbury’s and Heinz Beans. But in the rush to create a new campaign harking back to days of old are brands ignoring a potentially huge untapped market that will survive when the economy finally recovers? I’m talking about YouTube of course. As a Kiwi who flew the nest four years ago from time to time I’m overwhelmed by homesickness – and a quick fix is to turn to YouTube. Not just to watch my favourite… read more →