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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 »
Dan Wilson Links 16/12/2008

Dan Wilson Links 16/12/2008

Here's some of the stuff I've been reading lately: - Ivan Croxford looks at the problems of user reviews and star ratings. - Better Business Blogging provide a useful perspective on Why Negative Comments are Positive. - Quite liked these 3 absurdly easy ideas for tying together social ... 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 »
BBC iPlayer Annoyance #2

BBC iPlayer Annoyance #2

A man hears about a new BBC sitcom about a clone. He fires up the iPlayer. There are three episodes available. But which one is first? There are only clues not episode numbers. ... Read more »
BBC iPlayer Annoyance

BBC iPlayer Annoyance

A man goes out for the evening. He has a few drinks. This isn't unusual. He gets home at about midnight. He doesn't have a telly, but he does have a TV Licence. He fires up the iPlayer hoping to watch Question Time from Newry in Northern Ireland. It finished 40 minutes before. This Week is ... Read more »
Enquire within upon everything... a perfect gift for geeks.

Enquire within upon everything… a perfect gift for geeks.

If you're looking for a thoughtful gift for the geek in your life with a love of the arcane, I recommend you seek out a copy of Enquire within upon Everything for them. There are plenty on eBay. First published in 1856, and selling more than a million copies in dozens of editions, it's one of ... Read more »
SEO in a nutshell

SEO in a nutshell

This post by Randfish on the SEOMoz blog really caught my eye. probably because I've been doing a fair bit of SEO tinkering for a few different projects of late. I've needed some clarifications on what's important and not and fortunately there are people out there who can help. Indeed, I wonder ... Read more »
Are you a Moneysavingexpert.com?

Are you a Moneysavingexpert.com?

Moneysavingexpert.com is surely one of the top ten most important websites in Britain. But from an internet industry perspective, who would know? Those ever-so-cool Web 2.0, assymetric hair-do, skinny jean types who think they rule the web wouldn't ever admit it (even if they flick their ... Read more »
Thisismoney.co.uk: Unemployment Reaches 8 Million

Thisismoney.co.uk: Unemployment Reaches 8 Million

Friends were talking about how the media is talking down Britain just the other day. So, how disheartening to see Thisismoney.co.uk (otherwise known as the Daily Mail) taking that to a totally fictional extreme. 8 million unemployed? How many people received this TOTALLY INACCURATE email? Real ... Read more »
Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand: Offensive can be funny.

Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand: Offensive can be funny.

It's created an almighty and completely unnecessary fuss, it certainly doesn't need to be raised in the House of Commons, it's no business of the Prime Minister, the Daily Mail et all have blown it out of all proportion and the BBC almost certainly shouldn't have broadcast it (even if suspending ... Read more »
Wilsondan Wordle

Wilsondan Wordle

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BA must be chuffed with their Ad on the BBC

BA must be chuffed with their Ad on the BBC

Way back when, I was told off by a BBC radio presenter for using the word 'eBay' twice in an interview about, well, eBay. I was expected to talk about 'internet auctions' and 'online buying and selling'. So I was quite intriuged by this video on the BBC. The PR and Branding folks at BA will be ... Read more »
Dan Wilson Links* 25/vii/08

Dan Wilson Links* 25/vii/08

A ragtag selection of links and amusements. You know the form. First, some stuff I've written elsewhere on the web: - Amazon, Etsy, eBay and the eCommerce Land Grab - Get a Competitive Edge on eBay With Video And from other people: - Totally loving ProBloggers's tips on blog stickiness. ... Read more »