Yesterday saw the launch of the official logo for the 2010 Winter Olympics that will be held in Vancouver. There is already controversy over the use and design of the logo. See the logo Winter 2010 Even the head of the Olympic committee felt it reminded him of a hockey goalie – which I am sure was not the intention. Here is the official descriptionA uniquely Canadian symbol of friendship,… Read More »Pac Man to Appear at Winter Olympics
I was interested to see a flyer come through the mail today titled "Changing Brands Can Change Your Life" – it was an advertisement for environmentally friendly cleaning products and they were making an offer during World Environment Week – a good marketing tie in. It caused me to think more on the development of my own personal brand and also what personal branding is doing for my clients –… Read More »The Everyday Acceptance of the Word ‘BRAND’
An article yesterday in the UK newspaper The Daily Telegraph reports that Lady Margarent Thatcher the former UK Prime Minister is suing the BBC over mis-use of one of her copywrited phrases. The phrase 'treachery with a smile on its face' was used to describe her ousting as leader of the Conservative party by her cabinet colleagues. The BBC was running a week long 'Thatcher Week' and used the phrase… Read More »“Treachery With a Smile on its Face”
When I was in Denver for the CMI conference we had an opportunity to go out for a meal on the last night to a restaurant that someone had seen on the Travel Show. The restaurant was called 'Adega' – a Portuguese word meaning above the ground wine cellar. The interior was very modern and the wine cellar was a glass encased area in the centre of the restaurant with… Read More »The Art of Communication
"We spend most of our lives working. So why do so few people have a good time doing it? – Richard Branson It has been interesting to watch over the past few weeks the differences between Richard Branson and Donald Trump in their respective 'business game shows' and I enjoy both programs for different reasons. Trump is the typical big deal maker, if its not big he's not interested and… Read More »The Rebel Billionaire v The Apprentice
"Where there is love, there is life" – Gandhi It would be interesting to profile Van Morrison in the personal branding process. Obviously a highly skilled and talented musician, but also firecely private and very unexpressive or emotional on stage – almost the opposite of everything you see in the music business today. A couple of Fridays ago I surprised my wife for our wedding anniversary by taking her out… Read More »Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
"Experience is not what happens to a man, it is what a man does with what happens to him." – Aldous Huxley I am continually dipping in to a book (which is on my 'what I am reading' list) – The Power of Focus and I am attempting to incorporate a little of the book each week in to my life. This title is very apt in relation to my… Read More »The Power of Focus
Preparation is everything. Noah did not start building the ark when it was raining" – Warren Buffett As I write this I am just about to start watching the second of England's three qualifying soccer matches at the 2004 European Championships. If they do lose to the Swiss I really am not eating Toblerone again.It was interesting to read, after the disappointing two goals in the last 3 minutes victory… Read More »The Power of Preparation