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An Update on Life …

June 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Personal

Besides last night’s post about HTML5, it has been a while since I have blogged anything, and I am almost starting to sound like one of those apologetic bloggers who takes a moment to say sorry to their non-existent readership, though you can rest easily at night in the knowledge that by reading this very sentence you join the hallowed throngs of a number of thousand every month who pass their eyes over my ‘distinguished’ words!

Lots has happened in the last 2-3 months, from quitting my dev position at Stink Digital and taking 4 weeks off, to joining up with the tech team over at BrightTALK and heading up the front-end team there. Nicest of all, betwixt those ‘great’ events in my life, I took a trip to Barbados and enjoyed the sun, sea, surf and great food.

Work life carries on as expected, with the occasional flourishes. Projects I have worked on last year continue to do well and win awards, according to ex-colleague and lead flasher at Stink Digital, Ian MacGregor. Carousel (aka Philips Cinema 21:9) picked up a Webby and Gold and Silver at the One Show Interactive Awards, as well as being nominated for the 2010 D&AD awards.

Meanwhile, the joy of starting a new role is the pleasure of having to learn new tricks understand new methodologies, and in the case of BrightTALK, test, test, test! I think I have heard the word used more in the last 2 weeks than I have in the whole of the last decade. It’s great because this is yet another position where I can step up my game, something that I love and strive to achieve.

Anyhow, plenty is happening and it has been a great little while. I feel much refreshed and with all the new things to learn, and having dispatched with all the hangers on who more often than not just want something for nothing, I am more than ready to kick proverbial anus. Time to focus energies on myself, even if it means I can’t help deserving causes too =( and they know who they are.

Okay, well over and out for now, and for those of you who are wondering? The picture is off the wall at the Rivington, my fave resto in Shoreditch.

100 Blog Posts!

March 30th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Personal

And so I have finally reached the 100th blog post. It has been quite a journey from April last year (2009) and covered many a topic from SEO to my favourite coffee shop in London, Brill on Exmouth Market.

I have come across many cool people in the process, from the likes of Internet Strategist Sarah Worsham, to Museum Marketing guru Jim Richardson, as well as old friends, long lost friends and new friends. It has been a wonderful process, and perhaps a goal I should have reached sooner, but such is my fortune.

As well as hitting the 100 mark, yesterday was also special, because daily traffic traffic hits its highest peak since I started the blog. An unexpected surprise and one that helps make the blog feel like it is a worthwhile endeavour, whether keeping friends informed of my escapades, exalting my virtuous opinions or helping those with my shared knowledge.

So again, a slap on the back for good old Vincent (hahah!)

There have been plenty of vociferous moments, but plenty of good ones also Hopefully the next 100 will be as useful as the first, and no doubt there will be things learned anew and shared with the throngs of interested readers.

And as if on cue, released today is the latest work by Stink Digital for client Anomaly on behalf of Diesel. It’s an online music video fashion catalogue for their Spring/Summer 2010 collection which the aptly titled “a hundred lovers” and performed by Josep, a decidedly catchy tune, that will have you whistling from the get-go, whilst the film directed by Arno Salters, a recreation of the dance scene from Jean Luc Godard’s Bande à part.

So thanks to all those who have read, commented and continue to follow my pranks online and here’s to another 100 greats. Come and join the party!

Let’s Colour Project – Dulux

March 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Work

Recently launched is our on-going handy work for Dulux and Euro RSCG, the Let’s Colour Project. In the words of Creativity Online:

The Dulux Let’s Colour Project out of Euro RSCG Worldwide is a global movement enlisting people around the globe to paint the dull out of their communities. The effort will bring people together in neighborhood painting events around the world. The Let’s Colour blog celebrates all things colorful and documents Dulux’s colorful community transformations in countries like Brazil, India, France and the U.K.

It’s a wonderful project that just proves how inspiring colour can be, and the Let’s Colour Blog is a visual cornucopia of delight, with awesome ideas and tips and tools for everyone from designers to home decorators. Never must there be a dull day again!

Creativity: Production Company of the Year – Not Quite …

January 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Work

Firstly, congrats to MJZ on being Creativity’s ‘Production Company of the Year’ for 2009/2010. Hats off to them. Needless to say however, yours truly was mentioned, otherwise I wouldn’t be typing about them. Stink has been hoodwinked by Creativity for their innovation over the last 12 months with outstanding work by Ivan Zacharias, Ne-o, James Brown, and of course Stink Digital’s work with Adam Berg that won awards all round, from Cannes to BIMA.

And for a more details view of why Stink were nodded as runners up, here is the full paragraph in questions:

It’s been Creativity’s mandate to honor not just the best work, but also the innovators who are redefining creative production. Stink emerged as one of this year’s frontrunners. The global, multi-hub company has long been known for its top-notch commercial production. It continued to deliver on that front with spots such as the Ivan Zacharias-directed VW “Fight”; a James Brown-directed roller-girl show for Bonds; and more dynamite visuals from Ne-O, who steered Audi’s “Economy Drive,” Frank’s “Braincrashers” and Toyota’s “Better Together.” The shop’s biggest highlight, however, came out of the company’s new-media arm, Stink Digital, via Philips “Carousel.” Directed by Adam Berg, the viral bandit-clown hit was also a critical smash, earning digital and film accolades, including the 2009 Cannes Film Grand Prix.

You can read the original piece ‘Creativity’s Production Company of the Year: MJZ‘ on Ad Age, as well as see more work by Stink and Stink Digital over on the respective websites, and of course work by MJZ themselves. Congrats again to them!

FWA: Site of the Day – the15reasons.com

December 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Work

Congrats to my fellow stinkers! The 15 Reasons, built with Hyper & Naked for Sony PS3 in the Nordic marketplace has scooped the much vaunted FWA Site of the Day award for 9th December ’09.

The site built in flash, with an HTML alternate site with base information about the PS3, comprises of 15 videos and interactive games, along with filler video, demonstrating to viewers why the Playstation 3 is such a great product to buy.

The award for the15reasons.com sees us at Stink Digital notch up our second FWA this year and seems as if we are off to a great start. I wonder what is in store for 2010.