Entries by Simon Heyes

Visualizing Foursquare Check Ins

As of June 2011, Foursquare has 10 million members. I am one of those members, and am a big advocate of Foursquare. But recently more and more people I chat to about Foursquare say they are bored with it, and don’t see the point in using it any more. “I don’t care if someone checks-in […]

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Yas Island Links Golf Course

I don’t play golf. I’m a sales guy, so you should think golf should come naturally. I’m also very sporty, so again, a quick few athletic swings of the club and good eye for distance should see me right. The truth is, I’ve played only two rounds of 18 hole golf in my life. That […]

What’s that song from the O2 advert?

That song from the O2 Priority Moments advert would be Pumped up Kicks by Foster the People. You can download it on iTunes here. I discovered Foster the People playing the acoustic version of Pumped up Kicks at the Latitude Festival, and I think the acoustic version is much better! What do you think?

I Grew a Beard

I did. I grew one. A full beard from the neck upward. People keep asking me: “Why have you grown a beard?“. Well why not? I’ve never had one before, and I decided I’d like a change. That’s the only reason I can give. Did I get lazy and only wanted to shave my neck? […]

Switching Off Means Switching On

I’ve worked in digital marketing for 7 years. I’m online for approximately 13 hours per day, split between desktop and mobile. I had a conversation with a friend recently who told me I sometimes need to ‘switch off’. For many people, the idea of ‘switching off’ involves going and sitting on the beach in the […]

Apple announces iMessage for iOS 5

Apple has announced the launch of their own iOS messaging system with iOS 5; iOS iMessage. iMessage is a Blackberry messenger equivalent…and much more. It’s a new unified messaging service for all iOS devices. Text message, photos, video, contacts, group message..you name it. Even better, you can IM between iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. More news […]

New Google Chrome TV Advert – Dear Hollie

It stands to reason that Google have never been big on print or TV advertising, but the digital giant finally debuted it’s first UK TV advert for Google Chrome, entitled ‘Dear Hollie’, on May 28th. Tonight, during tonight’s final of Britain’s Got Talent, which had a much larger viewing audience, Google showed the ‘Dear Hollie’ […]

Maru Cat Boxes

It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been busy. To help you escape the Royal Wedding fever, let me introduce you to an online feline phenomenon. You think that intro was too strong? Think again. Maru the cat is possibly the most well known cat on the interweb. This Japan based cat loves […]

Returning to Tignes

As a group we haven’t skied in Tignes since 2007. Now, we’ve booked to go back. Nic and Karen of La Brasero – brace yourselves…the bar is about to be decorated with fancy dress characters from 6th Feb. Could you also please get some snow on the slopes? Thanks 🙂 Here’s a quick video and pic of […]

3D Display Advertising

We’re rapidly moving into a 3D generation, with technology companies and entertainment houses developing a whole host of 3D consumer products. With that in mind, are we far off 3D display advertising? BSkyB launched their 3D TV service in October this year, with consumers at home and in pubs round the country watching their favourite […]