“Having a laugh” 1. When someone is being inconvenient, or taking advantage of someone else 2. To insult someone and then claim it was a joke ( The catchphrase of Andy Millman’s (Ricky Gervais) in the tv-show-within-a-tv-show, “When the Whistle Blows”. (from Extras.) Spoken in a high pitch and followed by “Is s/he havin’ a […]
If You Can Fake Marketing Authenticity…
…then you’ve probably got it made! Great marketing cartoon from Tom Fishburne… There’s a famous quote that goes… “The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that you’ve got it made.” Originally from Jean Giraudoux (1882-1944) a French diplomat, dramatist and novelist (although I’m guessing the very first version would have been in…French!)… […]
Facebook Business Pages…Build It…
Just because you build a Facebook business page doesn’t mean anyone will show up…
No Such Thing As Poor Publicity For Jack Wills
This story caught my eye and demonstrates, among other things, the enduring power of (1) controversy and (2) sex… “Jack Wills censured for ‘overtly sexual’ catalogue” There’s also a “Royal” connection (apparently Prince Harry is a fan of the label) which always adds spice to stories like this. And to support my argument about the […]