Trying out a new format here today with a very low-value production video blog. To kick things off, I discuss the concept of a Media Consumption Pyramid modelled on the food diet pyramid popularised by the United States Department of Agriculture. It’s a minute and half, so check it out and let me know how […]
Talkin’ about my generation
I’m publishing my speech from last night’s International Association of Business Communicators‘ gala dinner. Geoff Kelly (founder, Kelly Strategic Influence), Andrew Maiden (executive director of communications and media relations at Telstra) and I delivered a playful poke at what each generation brings to the communication profession. It was a light-hearted and glam evening with a […]
How I dress
A girlfriend made a remark about the way I dressed today. It was in relation to the casual attire I frequent. The succinct comment left numerous thoughts whooshing in my head – a micro-awakening to a forgotten place. You see, I haven’t really judged or evaluated myself via my appearance for a long time. My […]
Where should all the young journos go?
How tech news spreads
In case you missed the tweet:
Launching this Wednesday…
My own brand of ‘tablet’! Treats content over-consumption, masthead indigestion and suppresses media appetite. It’s also a good placebo for hype-kill. Not to be taken with any other medication. Like all good innovative startups, the product comes straight to you from a bathtub in my garage (well, carport). Depending on your recommended third-party “dealer”, the […]
A discussion about journalism’s future from Trampoline Day
In October, the second Trampoline Day for 2009 was held. Trampoline is a grassroots unconference event that attracts a diverse range of people from across industry. People nominate certain topics to speak on during the gathering and the community then decide using the rule of two feet as to what sessions they would like to […]
What do my iPhone apps say about me?
Okay, I’m airing my closet and giving you a sneak peek. Top marks to anyone who can guess the sorting order. You can also take the following as a recommendation list… well, apart from ‘Sally’s Spa’ – addictive as hell, but I’m not quite sure it’ll be up your alley. Similarly, if you see something […]
Intention is everything…
… But the way that intention is communicated and the behaviour that follows is more important. So, we all need to be reminded of something once in a while and today I bring before you… good old intention. When is the last time you thought about your intentions behind your goals? And, your action plan […]
