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The British Prime Minister isn’t a Community Manager

The British Prime Minister isn’t a Community Manager

At the weekly ritual of Prime Minister’s Question Time, where Britain’s head of government is held to account, PM David Cameron condemned comments and pages on Facebook from users supporting murderer Raoul Moat. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, said: “It is absolutely clear that Raoul ... Read more »
I’m ashamed of the Digital Economy Bill

I’m ashamed of the Digital Economy Bill

I can’t praise the Digital Economy Bill and I wish it had been buried. It was a bad bill and will be a terrible act of law. I opposed the bill and lobbied people within the Labour party explaining why I thought it was a bad bill. I will not defend the Labour government on this occasion and ... Read more »
Some reflections on social media

Some reflections on social media

I wrote this last spring for a recruiter regarding a job I wasn't really suited to and didn't get. The references are a bit old and it's a bit more of an essay than I would like but as a braindump it sums up some of the ideas I hold regarding social media and, seeing as I hate wasting copy, I ... Read more »
I’m still a PC. Just.

I’m still a PC. Just.

I’m inclined to use PCs. It’s how I began. It reflects what I need computers for. It speaks to how I see the computer market and audience and, perhaps most importantly, it is a vote of confidence from my experience. It’s also a bit of “yah boo!” at the ‘Mac Wankers’ who like to take ... Read more »
On eBay UK's Tenth Birthday

On eBay UK’s Tenth Birthday

On the promise of a live link from thelondonpaper.com to this here my blog and a possible plug for me old book (Make Serious Money on eBay UK), I obliged a journo from The London Paper with comment and copy the week before last on the occasion of eBay UK’s Tenth Birthday. I was present at the ... Read more »
How 31 Year Olds Consume Media

How 31 Year Olds Consume Media

Matthew Robson (aged 15) wrote a memo for Morgan Stanley called ‘How Teenagers Consume Media’ and caused a stir. I’m hoping to be as helpful with my own memo along similar lines. Don’t expect it to make the front page of the FT any time soon though. How 31 Year Olds Consume Media By Dan ... Read more »
Wilsondan.co.uk Links 14/05/09

Wilsondan.co.uk Links 14/05/09

This is a fairly disorganised selection of stuff I've been reading over the past few weeks. Imagine this: people make social judgements about the emails they receive. It's an obvious observation with real importance for marketers and worth reading. This article examines the mistakes that ... Read more »
Jade Goody's Funeral Pyre

Jade Goody’s Funeral Pyre

Momentarily, I misunderstood the BBC News page. I have edited this pic, to emphasise what I thought I saw. A funeral pyre in Bermondsey, for Jade Goody? Of course not! Obviously! ... Read more »
University Challenge: Rematch!

University Challenge: Rematch!

I love the BBC. It can't flagellate itself enough. See the Gaza DEC appeal fiasco or Ross/Brand. They take the hit, refer it to the BBC Trust and weeks later they take the hit all over again. And yet, when a gift horse arrives, they look it in the mouth. Surely, in the face of 'Google' Trimble's ... Read more »
Little Hopes for the Eleventh Doctor

Little Hopes for the Eleventh Doctor

The arrival of a new Doctor is always a bit harrowing. I can remember each regeneration since Tom Baker turned into Peter Davison (admittedly dimly) and as a result can remember occasions when the next Doctor wasn't equal or better to his predecessor. But Matt Smith seems like an excellent choice ... Read more »
The Stifling BBC

The Stifling BBC

The BBC is a treasured institution. But with a recession looming its sprawling tendrils and how they potentially damage legitimate commercial interests are becoming more obvious. It shouldn't be surprising that rival media organisations put the boot in hard over issues such as 'Brand-Ross.” ... Read more »
Andy Burnham isn't a wanker

Andy Burnham isn’t a wanker

My reaction to Andy Burnham's announcement that British websites should carry a cinema style ratings was x-rated. The notion that the UK and the US could get together and make it work is hilariously stupid. It can't work. Even if the UK, EU, US and others cook up a scheme there will be still ... Read more »
Arrington isn't wrong

Arrington isn’t wrong

Michael Arrington of Techcrunch is making waves again: this time about how he intends to break embargoed press releases from now on. When I first heard about the idea of an embargoed press release, back in my early days as a junior internet marketing drone many moons ago, I was totally ... Read more »
The X-Factor: Hallelujah.

The X-Factor: Hallelujah.

When it comes to showbiz, I like schmaltz. I've liked schmaltz even more since I learnt it was a jewish/yiddish term for goose, chicken or pork fat. That's what you need to add a bit of fun, luxury, shine and excitement to a dish. Showbiz is the same. I like schmaltz. So, I've been enjoying the ... Read more »