Friday, November 21, 2008

iScream, uScream, we all scream for Iphone...

My new iPhone arrived yesterday. I was probably the 10th person in my office to jump on board the technology train and donate to the Apple Corporation's GFC fund.

Like all new things I get a hold off... I'm obsessed.
This gadget is amazing, I've added applications which can tell me where the nearest bar is, where I can eat for cheap and if i find a song I like on the radio, hold the iPhone up to it and using Shazam it automatically tells you who the artist, album and song name. The iPhone is ingenious. You can then at one tap head to the iTunes store and buy the song for a small fee.
Trust me, i don't work for the Apple Corp.

I'm logged onto wireless so can access the net at literally a touch of a button.

It made me think, with mobile advertising undoubtedly only going to increase, will our personal wireless devices be the key to truly connecting to consumers? In order for it to work content providers need to make sure the opt in/out action still applies. As soon as people start being bombarded with shit they don't want is when the revolt against mobile advertising will occur.

Through the powers of bluetooth, applications, SMS, MMS is where mobile advertising will take off. I'm not convinced advertising on mobile built websites will work.

The key to mobile advertising will really be providing users with relevant and entertaining content.

Now... I will buy and iPhone, I must buy and iPhone...

Saturday, November 15, 2008

You Know What Grinds My Gears...

The NSW State Govt... What a bunch of dickheads.

As far as I'm concerned they have done nothing for this state except raise taxes and make empty promises. Now they are raising the Bridge toll and parking leases to encourage people to use public transport.
Yes, lets all jump on train or bus that is half an hour late, with a man's sweaty arm pit in your face while you stand for 2 hours because its so packed. No, that's not frustrating at all.

I say, with the extra money they make from this toll increase why not have a think about how the Spit Bridge can be more effective or how we can ease up congestion and bottlenecks from the people who are trying to get into the city the way they want to. Because that's right, that was one of their election promises, which conveniently got dropped as soon as they realised they couldn't afford it.
How about before you, the State Govt promise the people of NSW anything you actually take the time to see if the state can afford it, god knows we give you enough of our money and you still keep screwing us around.

You know how i said I think blogs are away to vent their frustration... this is me.... venting.

I could go on for hours... The proposed Frenchs Forest Hospital, which has now been scrapped but yet Manly and Mona Vale Hospital are so under funded they are being driven in to the ground. The Taxi change over time - 3am. Come on, you wonder why people start fights etc when all the want to do is go home but can't find a cabbie who will take them. The list goes on.

Lets get rid of them. 13 years in Govt and the state is in the worse shape it has ever been. Give it up Labor... You suck

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Can I be Michelle Obama?

Just putting it out there, but I think Obama is hot. Charismatic, smart and now the new leader of the most powerful country in the world - The United States of America.

Not sure if you watched the election, but I was astounded at the amount of support Obama had in Australia. Our whole office was gathered around the TV watching the votes being counted and then ultimately the announcement that Barack Obama won. I remember when it was announced Kevin Rudd had been elected our new PM, I was outside drinking a Bacardi Breezer not really caring about what it meant for our country.

What does Barack's win mean for Australia and our relations with the US? Who knows, I think Obama's campaign has focused on the change he believes he can make to the states, rather than his plans for his allies. But nevertheless, this has given everyone a bit of optimism in a time where, let's face it - most things are going to shit.

Friday, November 7, 2008

This is the song that never ends...

Yes, it goes on and on my friend.

Day two of blogging... have received some comments on the blog. Most notably one from my brother stating that "blogging = poop"

Why I ask? Why does blogging = poop, heck even I tend to agree. The way I saw it was a device for people to vent their frustrations about the world to an audience who equally won't listen. But then again, people are relying on blogs for advice, for information. The thing that scares me even more is that I think I'm getting addicted.
I did hear that journo's posting blogs are using sensationalised titles in order to attract readers? I might have to do the same.

Annnnd now, media companies are finding ways to capitalise on the blog craze. Let's see how it goes, for me I personally don't see how it will work. But like the rise and innovations taking place in the mobile and online communications, I'm guessing this will continue to be explored and exploited.

On a side note, you know what else I don't understand... Why men refuse to play sport with ladies? For example we have a ping pong table in the office, two men play - when i want to play they are all suddenly too busy??
Me thinks they are just scared to be beaten by THE MURDER

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Once you go black you never go back...

I hear blogging is all the rage, so.... I have been encouraged by Virtual Ryf to try my hand at the blogging.


However, I have a few hesitations. Namely, will I just be typing for the sake of typing which will then result in a severe case of RSI. Or worse, will no one read this blog of mine. Probably the latter.

When I asked my GM of Media if he would read my blog, he replied saying that blogs were private - when I then pushed him to read it his answer was probably what all your answers are going to be... "I'm just not that interested." Heck neither am I, but at the end of the day if Virtual Ryf can plagiarise then anyone can do it.