It was great to be back in Prague to give a speech at the annual brand summit, sponsored by McCann’s. Held in a massive new hall, I gave the keynote speech, relating to my book ‘The Post-Truth Business’. The event was organised superbly, and with an absolutely packed audience, the Read More »
Speaking on stage at the World Forum in The Hague was great fun, particularly as a certain Barack Obama trod the same boards while he was the US President. The main theatre hall at the venue is superbly designed, and I really enjoyed giving a talk about my book ‘The Read More »
I saw The Vapors supporting The Jam, and also saw Dept S do the same thing. Which means I’m even more excited to be giving a couple of speeches at the superb Byline Festival next month. There’s a load of great bands, artists and journalists appearing at this ‘carnival of Read More »
Yes! The first review copies of #ThePostTruthBusiness arrived from the publishers this morning. A few last-minute quotes get dropped in over the next week and then it’s into production, ready for distribution in the US, China, SE Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Australia and Africa. It’s just been recommended as Read More »
Great news this week as the leading American publishing magazine PW have just published their Autumn review, and ‘The Post-Truth Business’ is one of their Top 10 recommendations for business books! https://www.publishersweekly.com/iowa-edit/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/77352-fall-2018-announcements-business-economics.htm (You can pre-order it direct from Kogan Page or, of course, via Amazon).
A great summing up of the Cannes Lions by @AdAge “Ideas that won big had true sustainability woven into them. Other hot topics included diversity and discrimination. #MeToo and Time’s Up. AR, VR, XR, MR. Consultancies and viewability. AI and voice. Maybe the biggest one was anxiety…”
“Business has changed and life has changed.” (Sorrell’s back and he’s got a plan…) Yes it’s the final #QuoteOfTheDay from the Cannes Lions c/o Warc)
“Brands need to take urgent action to rebuild trust.” Yes, it’s #QuoteOfTheDay on Day 1 of the Cannes Lions, from Keith Weed at Unilever.