Just a bit of advice for all of you using facebook or any social network. If you have a facebook (fan)page for your business make sure you direct your fans to signup to your email newsletter or something else that gets them in a database that you own and control.

Most technology startups start off doing something different than what they ultimately are successful at doing.

A while back Levi’s sent out hand selected people in their signature jeans across Australia and New Zealand while clues were released through twitter as to their whereabouts …

Marc Pachter has conducted live interviews with some of the most intriguing characters in recent American history as part of a remarkable series created for the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. He reveals the secret to a great interview and shares extraordinary stories of talking with Steve Martin, Clare Booth Luce and more.

Finding opportunities in a challenging economic climate by getting 1% better. Advice and suggestions from MYOB’s NZ General Manager – Julian Smith. Presented at the Bizzone Expo, Christchurch, NZ

An interesting slide pack by Edward Boches on his view of where advertising is going. I agree with most points though there will always be a need for agencies especially ones that group small to medium websites together to offer the major businesses access to niche websites.