Author Archives: Hugh Salmon
The Pope’s opportunity to overcome the vested interests in Christianity
The Pope’s visit to the UK at the end of last week and over the week-end dominated the media to such an extent that it is impossible to avoid the subject. As a lapsed Catholic, who is now an … Continue reading
Mourning Big Brother and the exposure of social prejudice
The late Big Brother exposed a good deal of media and cultural snobbery. Last week, a BBC Radio5Live presenter was unbelievably patronising to his listeners who called to support Big Brother (and the 3.7million who watched the last show). … Continue reading
@StephenFry on #Twitter – a new media channel for charity marketing
I feel if you are going to come out, you might as well be up front about it. So, deep breath, here goes. I have started following @Stephen Fry on Twitter. At the time of writing, I am just … Continue reading
A progressive proposal for agency account management
There has been some debate recently about not only the role but the very survival of account management in agencies. The issue was raised in Campaign by ‘the chair of the IPA Client Services Group’, no less: http://bit.ly/aYjNyv. I don’t … Continue reading
More intelligent use of phone technology and new media in Afghanistan War
Rarely have I felt so angry. On 5 August, nine foreign aid workers for the International Assistant Mission (IAM), including Karen Woo, a British doctor, were slaughtered in Afghanistan. Last week, on 12 August, further details emerged – http://tinyurl.com/23o3oyy … Continue reading
Open letter to Rupert Murdoch concerning The Sunday Times paywall
Dear Rupert Murdoch, Last week, on 4 August, this Brand Republic website reported that you ‘gave the first hint’ that subscriber levels to The Times pay wall are ‘strong’. Good on you. But what you have done has really … Continue reading
A more consumer-friendly insight for car insurance comparison sites
Originally posted by Hugh Salmon, Aug 04 2010, 10:21 PM I dislike having a car, which may seem ironic as I am occasionally accused of looking like Jeremy Clarkson. I have been deliberate in saying ‘I dislike having a car’, not … Continue reading
The Post Office: a STORAGE and a DELIVERY business
Originally published by Hugh Salmon, Jul 15 2010, 11:24 PM following an earlier post on 20 Nov 2009 Today, Thursday 15 July, there is a letter from the Managing Director of eBay UK published in the Daily Telegraph: Here is … Continue reading
Jacob’s Cream Crackers – biscuits or bread?
Originally posted by Hugh Salmon, Jun 30 2010, 07:37 PM I feel the time has come for me to tell my Jacob’s Cream Crackers story. I have been inspired to do so by Rory Sutherland’s article a couple of … Continue reading
How creative awards save clients money as well as increase agency reputations
Originally posted by Hugh Salmon, Jun 23 2010, 07:59 AM Bonjour to the great and the good sunning themselves in Cannes, while we all celebrate last week’s IPA report ‘proving’ (no less) the connection between ‘creativity’ and ‘business success’ (http://tinyurl.com/3273fpt) … Continue reading