Monthly Archives: January 2007

Jan07
11

SA Podcast Scene Swells

Posted in South Africa, Web 2.0 and Social Media

Paul of Chilibean (and a myriad other good things) has announced a new podcast, Legally Content, yet another step toward achieving his goal of global domination
From the podcast blog:
My name is Paul Jacobson and I am a South African lawyer, blogger and entrepreneur. I own 3puppies Media which, in turn, runs a network [...]

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Jan07
11

A Million-Dollar Marketing Idea

Posted in Marketing, Advertising and Branding

I was invited to join a social media Google group recently, and although I feel pretty intimidated by some of the minds sharing info in that space, it has been a fantastic resource already. This evening a dude called Dennis Howlett alerted the group to a blog which has this innovative marketing idea:
Brand names [...]

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Jan07
11

Missing Link TV

Posted in South Africa, Web 2.0 and Social Media

Twice now I’ve had the distinct privilege of being party to the happenings on a typical Friday afternoon at Missing Link HQ (at least I think it’s typical - doubt they’re dressing up for me).
The Links go to great lengths to obliterate what little threads of dignity they have left by performing outrageously embarrassing (albeit [...]

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Jan07
10

Aiden, the Sabre and the antlers

Posted in Random Thoughts

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Aiden, the Sabre and the antlers, originally uploaded by Mike Stopforth.

Needless to say, fun was had by all at Aiden’s bachelor party. www.aidencholes.com.

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Jan07
10

What I Learned Today

Posted in Life, etc., South Africa

1. Assumption is the mother of all f*ck ups (this was more confirmed than learned).
2. Instant Messaging is a bad way to sort out a disagreement. Or have a conversation.
3. The crowd is a lot more passionate than you’d think.
4. There is a ‘Super-Earth’ in our solar system that weighs [...]

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Jan07
10

27 Gets a Walloping

Posted in South Africa, Web 2.0 and Social Media

Dave Duarte, Carl Spies and I work together in a company called Cerebra. Cerebra has been under the radar but is due to officially launch to the public later this month.
Last year I organised a geek dinner here in Jozi with Stormhoek and others. The geek dinner was a no agenda, no [...]

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Jan07
10

Amplitude 2, Finally

Posted in Marketing, Advertising and Branding, South Africa, Web 2.0 and Social Media

After a loooong break over the festive season, Amplitude 2 is out. Visit the site or click here to listen.
Oh and I promise I’ll start blogging again soon

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