Author Archives: Matt

Becoming A Tough Mudder For Macmillan Cancer Support

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Matt

One in three of us will get cancer with one person getting the news every 2 minutes I know that’s not the nicest way to start a post but I wanted to get that information in your head as soon … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Most Expensive Super Bowl Commercials Ever

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Matt

With Super Bowl XLVII only a few days away, excitement is building & debate raging over whether it will be the Ravens or the 49ers holding the Vince Lombardi trophy aloft at the end and cementing their names in the … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice 2012 Sweepstake

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Matt

Series 8 of the ever popular (if infuriating) TV show begins tonight in the UK and will no doubt lead to many countless weeks of people screaming at their televisions at the apparent lack of business acumen of all those … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Penalty Shoot Out. Ever

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Matt

After the Carling Cup semi final this week between Cardiff v Crystal Palace ended with a (poor) penalty shoot out I got talking with a few friends about the greatest penalties we had ever seen. After some time (and a … Continue reading →

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NFL Wembley 2011

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Matt

On Sunday the 23rd October (or October 23 if you’re from the States) I, along with over 80,000 other NFL fans will descend on Wembley stadium to witness the 5th NFL regular season game to be held in London. This … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Most Complained About TV Ads This Century

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Matt

With the release of the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) annual report, they’ve again included details on last years most complained about 10. There’s plenty of articles floating around the web talking about last year’s complaint but seeing as the most … Continue reading →

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Out & About On The Conference Circuit: SES London 2011

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Matt

This year I have made a conscience decision to attend more industry conferences and events and so with this in mind, one rainy February morning I made my way to the Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre in Westminster (opposite Westminster Abbey & … Continue reading →

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Product Placement on UK TV

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Matt

Ofcom has recently confirmed that from the end of February 2011 advertisers will be able to openly pay for their products to be used in UK television programs. This brings the UK up into line with the US where product … Continue reading →

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Track Santa’s Journey with Google & NORAD

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Matt

It’s that time of the year when all kids (and big kids) are hoping that they’ve made the nice list & are waiting excitedly for St. Nick to visit them overnight and leave a whole host of goodies under their … Continue reading →

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My Predictions for 2011

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Matt

I predict only two things for 2011: 1.) There will be a minimum of a dozen or so blog articles predicting the next big thing for 2011 (with at least one claming 2011 is the year of mobile and/or social) … Continue reading →

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