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Sharing knowledge and chatbot analytics
Source: https://sully-s.tumblr.com/post/179211419935/mr-america-what-are-you-doing-in-canada-so-i The way we learn and share information has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. And yet despite all this free flowing information, one thing hasn’t changed a huge amount: conferences. These are still occasions where the many go to listen to the few, and information passes in only one direction. Even though […]
Sticking with small changes
January 2, 2018
It’s hard to change. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try. I’m taking the start of 2018 as a reason to change. If I can remember to write/type a new date I can probably remember to try and change my behaviour. The plan is to do it in four areas: Write more – in 2017 […]
What I learnt from four days in France: Cannes Lions Awards 2017 wrap up
June 21, 2017
Ever since 2009 I’ve wanted to attend the Cannes Lions awards. At first it was for the film – the cinematography and creativity of ads like the Philips Carousel stunned me. Even today they look fantastic, despite selling legacy products. Creative work like this and pioneering digital campaigns are a big part of what made me […]
Getting ready to geek: preparing for Cannes Lions (#CannesGoals)
June 17, 2017
Industry events have a bad rep. Hour after hour of buzzwords, desensitised by PowerPoint and talking shop with drunk strangers usually results in a nasty hangover. But there are exceptions, among them the wonderful Playful conference (best described as ‘eclectic’) and the MeasureCamp series. I’d like to group Cannes Lions among this, but never having been […]
Cannes Creativity Festival by the numbers: what’s hot in 2017
June 17, 2017
You can probably chart the rise and fall of different creative schools of thought through Cannes events. So that’s what I’ve tried to do – digesting the Cannes schedule to get an impression of what’s getting everyone excited and what’s losing its shine. Key topics: Being creative It’s Cannes so we’re all about the creativity […]
Virtual reality and the applied science of distraction
October 28, 2016
VR might be emerging from the “trough of disillusionment” to treat pain and anxiety in a clinical setting It’s not every day you see someone wearing a VR headset in a hospital. But that could be about to change. A Swedish pharmacy chain is piloting VR headsets and their own “Happy place” app to relax […]
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