China

Much as I have my reservations about China, I have to say the whole fuss over the 'fake' singer at the ceremony is a bit over the top. China has for years been horrific in its attempts to create perfect human beings. From binding feet, to mutilation of young women, it was never going to offer up a slightly gawky child to sing in its biggest exposure to the world. That said, I wonder how affected the rejected child will be. Imagine living your life being known as the 'child that was too ugly to sing at the Olympics'?
I'm wanting someone to explain the point of Yahoo's new Fire Eagle application. I am now Twittering, Facebooking, Powncing and blogging. When does it stop? And does anyone care?

Busy busy busy

Have had a busy few days, so no time to post. Monday night was spent at The Arts Club with the delightful Phil Jones and old time buddy Jane Austin, who runs http://www.austinobrien.co.uk/. There were a few others there too, but I'll spare their names to protect the innocent! Even had a romantic entanglement, which was v nice. Let's see how long he's nice for.
Yesterday was spent talking digital. Had a meeting with an agency in the morning, which hopefully will result in some work. Then had lunch with Amanda Harrison, another old friend who runs a very good PR company, http://www.amandaharrisonmedia.co.uk/. We spent a good couple of hours dissecting the media industry at the Med Kitchen, in Charing Cross road.

All this meant that I was late for my last meeting in Croydon.
I've finally got to the bottom of the Olympics saga. It seems NBC is not selling digital only space, instead it will sell a package, which is quite astute. Brands that want to get the huge online audience will have to buy the TV air too. Maybe this is the way broadcasters can actually make money out of internet advertising. With spots on the Olympics going for millions, it could mean a huge amount of revenue for NBC. And of course, MSN who will have negotiated themselves a nice big slice of the pie.

poverty, socialism and celebrities

Well, today's been pretty eventful. I'm in the middle of researching a piece on the Olympics, and how brands can use the online element to maximise their marketing around it... any help would be good.
Had a great lunch with an old friend at Zilli Fish in Soho today, very 90s, but lovely.
Good to catch up and get out of the whole madness of being at home alone. Weird, though. Ziggy [ex-Big Brother 'star' so I'm told!] was in there with a blonde, and Meg Matthews [not drinking as she's in rehab] was dining with a rather muscly chap with tattoos. Odd to sit and have a conversation about the London Elections while two pseudo-celebrities are chomping on tuna carpaccio and poring over the tabloid gossip. Said friend - very Labour - was horrified that I said I'd vote for Boris Johnson.... However, I was joking....

Now need to knuckle down and get some work done...