With Dow Jones holding up nicely on the back of the latest housing figures in the US, it looks like it'll be a while before the world ends.Nice though, I did get up a bit early and I am a bit tired atm.until later.
The end of the world as we know it?
So, today should be the day when it all goes to hell. The end of the capitalist world as we've come to know and love (or hate) for the past decades.Nikkei is down, Finland is down, Hong Kong is down 12%.. and as it is not only the stock markets that are in trouble, it's…Read more The end of the world as we know it?
It’s not that I want to make a stand…
...or, hang on... I DO want to make a stand!Please please pretty please (with sugar on top), anyone from the US reading this, vote Obama on the 4th.
The collapse of the economic system as we know it?
If you visit ONE new site today, you could do worse than going to this site. It's a handy forum where intelligent people meet to discuss finances. Please go there, read up and realize that what we've seen so far is probably not that much to tell the grandchildren about. It the coming months this…Read more The collapse of the economic system as we know it?
A quick link…
... just found this site, which is a really nice find. If you like me are into US tv series - since they do a lot of fun stuff, of lately Heroes, Lost... and my current favorite, True Blood, then you're going to dig that site. It reviews and recaps all kinds of tv series…Read more A quick link…
Successful tv formats, part 4
Finally, the next instalment in the series. What do you mean, "what series?"?!?!?! My series on how to create a successful tv format, that's what series! :)4. Think XMedia, think TMedia... think BIG!The idea is there, the market SHOULD be there, everything is more than alright. Yup, but don't forget to think a bit bigger…Read more Successful tv formats, part 4
Argh…
... Too much to do, too little time. Sorry I haven't been updating this as I promised... I'll get back with the top-5 "How to create a successful tv format" any day now :)In the meanwhile, why don't you check this out - it's the truth, I tell you! - and visit the pages of…Read more Argh…
Kauhajoki
Bloody idiot. Breaks my heart to hear my 8 year old daughter (as we're living some 80 kms from Kauhajoki) solemnly stating that "well, it only happens once every year".That's not the way it's supposed to be.BAN all handguns! NOW! And FOLLOW UP people who are in need of help! FFS!!
Successful tv formats, part 5
Continuing the series...5. Always - ALWAYS - rethink, test and analyzeWhen you have your idea, your niche, your intended target audience, you've done your homework regarding market analysis - basically, you have it all set - then it's time to develop. Believe me, the clearest and most straightforward idea is not that straightforward after two…Read more Successful tv formats, part 5
Secrets of tv formats, no 6
Continuing the short series of advice regarding the development and marketing of tv formats.6. Believe in what you do - in fact, you've got to love itYou have a brilliant idea for a new show. You can see the story line, you can see how the excitement builds, you know where the climax is going…Read more Secrets of tv formats, no 6
Simon Staffans // Evolving Media 