May 2009
60 posts
Phew, broke my long run of no running with a long run this afternoon. Going to reward myself with hog roast at the kemptown festival.
Soooooo impressed by Google Wave. The product itself, and Google’s strategy for an open platform and protocol. WOW http://wave.google.com/
Heading out for lunch and chat with @peteburden
Still, I work next to a beach and the sun’s shining so it’s not all bad. http://yfrog.com/0ugxdj
Cheers for the concern tweeple, I’ll be ok :)
AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Phew, needed a primal scream. Very fucking fucked off.
The 20 best faces made by Patrick Swayze in Ghost: http://bit.ly/113N1I
Very excited about the coffee table I just bought on eBay. I am officially an old fart.
Blogging: Why democratic decisions are slower but faster http://tinyurl.com/p2sv4a
Why democratic decisions are slower but faster →
Last week I was given a proper dressing down by some members of our team for making a particular decision in an undemocratic way. This decision would have affected how some of the team worked, but…
booked my flights to Egypt for some scuba diving in July. Yeah! Going to dive this wreck: http://bit.ly/15mXDh
Great to drink beer and eat curry with @muzaloid tonight
In a burgess hill trading estate listening to the delicate tones of a musical sandwich van
Off to London to speak at the eConsultancy supplier showcase, then #DrinkTank tonight. Ping me if you’re going to either
RT @Carlsonator: @tomnixon coachers, enablers, mentors, colleagues etc <— I like colleague. with the rest as behaviours
Is ‘line manager’ a reference to production lines or lines of hierarchy? Either way it’s time to abandon the term.
Does anyone have any good examples of using social media to build buzz around a consumer product launch?
Was it a full moon last night? Loads of people seem to have had a funny night’s sleep or struggled to get up. I’m feeling a bit wonky today.
thanks @graemewood @JuliaEilon @visualmedia @twhume
RT @LloydDavis: oh my. http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/ <—- hilarious
Phew, end of a seriously full-on week. Can’t wait to get back to Brighton and settled in a pub.
Ooh hangover rating 8/10. Wondering if my friends will remember I offered to cook them all a fry-up this morning
Breakfast success! http://yfrog.com/15e1dj
Impressed at the buzz being generated by WolframAlpha. It’s certainly clever but does it do anything I can’t already do on the web?
RT: @mseasons I really like Brighton, I’ve decided. <— yay! Us too :)
Up at at ‘em. Getting an hour of power down on today’s pitch presentation before heading into the office
RT @mokshjuneja: @tomnixon photopeach is one that i know off!!! <—- thanks, I’ll check it out!
Help! I’m looking for web apps that will take pictures from flickr or video from youtube and display in a cool way - a montage or similar
New on Twitter and a sure fire #followfriday - @Mattfitnessray. He goes all over the place doing crazy stuff like biking down ski runs!
RT @ade: Two nominations in the NMA awards: wwf.org.uk relaunch & Earth Hour/Habbo Hotel ptnership: http://tinyurl.com/q9gu7o <— congrats!
At the silverpop masterclass online marketing seminar. Speaking about social media measurement at 3:30
Have dug two thorns out of my hand today. Must buy gloves before I next go mountain biking, and learn to not fall off so often.
Busy day today. @jennilloyd and I need to get a pitch pretty much nailed down and I have another presentation to prepare for tomorrow
RT @dominiccampbell: #usnow is alive! http://watch.usnowfilm.com <—- I can’t wait to watch this. Check it out!
Thanks for the helpful input and RTs @craighepburn @audio @timhoang @rachelclarke @simonmc @builtbydave @fellowcreative
Big thanks to @JonMarkwell for hosting our workshop at @theskiff this morning at very short notice. A brilliant space for creativity.
Interesting that Google’s first ever TV ads will be for Chrome. Still the best way to reach a mainstream audience? http://bit.ly/YGAgq
Found the perfect picture for title slide on a measuring social media presentation, and it’s Creative Commons too http://bit.ly/5FmCI
Sunday roast in the Round George pub one of the best in Brighton. Can’t believe I’d never even heard of this place before #brighton
I’m getting together a list of social media metrics - from the simple to the wacky. Any suggestions? (please RT!) #smmetrics
Feeling on a healthy roll after this weekend. Entered an aquathlon for June and the Brighton 10K in Nov. Considering a triathlon in Sept
Simple metrics no. of followers; comments; members; views; click-thrus from SM destinations. Advanced: sentiment; influence #smmetrics
What other organisation needs a special team of accountants to scrutinise expenses claims for fiddling to keep them honest?? #fuckedgovt
Amazing mountain biking on the Downs and Stanmer park today with @special_noodles @lazbash @willmcinnes. I only fell off 4 times. Not bad.
Bloomin heck, a 4th wedding added to this summer’s calendar. Everyone’s at it. I blame friendfeed.
Blooming heck friendfeed seems to be growing like mad all of a sudden. Why the sudden new interest?
Fun panel at #NNSMT tonight. Thanks to everyone who came along and the folks who said hello afterwards
Hashtag news: Netimparative Nights tag for tonight’s event has changed to #NNSMT to avoid clashing with Nine Inch Nails fans :)
RT @peteburden: Enjoying Matt dancing http://bit.ly/ildk6 <—- Hadn’t seen this before. Very cool, and nicely non-ruined by branding
Said cheerio to @LaurenFisher - I reckon she’s gonna take Ireland by storm and make a big success of it.