Facebook’s fix on us all

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

  ‘Not on Facebook? It still has a fix on you’ is the headline that’s grabbed my attention this week. It was a piece about how the world’s biggest social network is building-up data about people who haven’t even signed-up yet. There were also some ‘shocking’ facts about existing users – apparently, ...

Not just a bunch of Muppets

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Every day brings another great example of a social media campaign that makes you sit back in your chair and think: ‘Damn, I wish I’d thought of that’. The latest offering that’s grabbed my attention comes from the team at The Muppets Studio. Originally created by Jim Henson in 1955, The ...

Burberry breaking from tradition?

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Like a cucumber sandwich, an Aston Martin or a Corgi, Burberry is quintessentially British. Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, the luxe fashion label is celebrated for its sought-after rain macs and tartan print. Of late, British beauties – including Agyness Deyn, Rosie Huntington-Whitetely and Emma Watson – have become ‘faces’ ...

The end of embarrassing photos? Facebook reveals new privacy features

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Facebook has a bit of a track record when it comes to privacy. With prospective employers now able to dig around in our online histories, the ability to control privacy when using social media has become an increasingly hot topic. Today, Facebook announced a raft of new features set to give ...

#SMDayMcr

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Last night, a few of the Peppermints headed into town to celebrate Social Media Day. Yes, that’s right: yesterday was a day to celebrate “the revolution of media becoming social” and discuss how it's transforming our personal and professional lives. This year’s #SMDay is the second annual celebration to be organised ...