Archive for the ‘Peppermint Digital’ Category

The day the @Peppertweets went to #Twestival

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Last night was Manctwester. This is the local arm of the global phenomenon Twestival which uses social media for social good. It aims to unite people across the world on a single day to highlight a great cause and have a fun event. So, off we went to Noho Bar in Manchester’s ...

Social media site set to ‘Branch Out’ into crowd sourced recruitment

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Imagine you’re in the running for your dream job – who do you think would give you the best reference? Your current boss? Maybe it’s your mum who’s your number one fan? What about your Facebook friends? The latter is becoming a reality with the launch of an interesting social network, ...

Social media is a salvation to Japan

Monday, March 14th, 2011

This week, social media truly proved its worth. As Japan buckled in the wake of last week’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami, mobile phone networks jammed and telephone lines were disconnected. Tragic images of the level of devastation hit global news bulletins via television helicopter cameras, webcams and CCTV. For the ...

The Devil wears digital

Friday, February 18th, 2011

  Today sees the launch of the 2011 London Fashion Week. As levels of hysteria amongst the fashion posse hit new heights, it’s interesting to look at how LFW has raised its profile on the digital front.  In 2009, the British Fashion Council launched its digital innovation strategy. Designed to position London ...

Happy social media week

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

  So, are you up to anything for Social Media Week? Do you know what it’s all about? Well, the official line is that ‘Social Media Week is a global platform that connects people, content, and conversation around emerging trends in social and mobile media’. Top of the UK tweeters, London, will be providing a podium for these discussions ...