November 12th, 2008 · Ric · No Comments
If you’ve been shopping recently you’ll know Christmas is coming, that it’s starting to get festive. It’s the season to be jolly and to give gifts. But most importantly it’s also the season to be scoffing as many mince pies as possible. But which are the best? Do you know your terrific tarts from your horrific mince pie parts? If you don’t, do not worry, help is at hand.
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Tags: Science & Technology · Web
November 10th, 2008 · Georgina · No Comments
Following on from Paul’s post about the Harrod’s High Life chocolates, another example of staggering excess comes this time from Japan.
The bling-bling diamond phone
Jewellers Tiffany and Co have launched a limited edition range of diamond encrusted mobile phones, with a price tag of 13 million yen, or £83,000 sterling.
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Tags: Design · Packaging
October 22nd, 2008 · Adam · 2 Comments
Land of the Giants, Microworld in Jersey and Big staring Tom Hanks are all famous examples of when art and size mix. These all however fall into insignificance compared to the work of Slinkachu (a self confessed Scorpio). The street artist has been photographing plastic models in humorous and intriguing situations around the city of London. Using architectural and train set models he recreates moments in a typical Londoners day. He then leaves the tiny installations for future passers-by to find. I was thinking about how to explain his work but found this quote from Exit Magazine that worked pretty well. Read more
Tags: Art · Photography
October 20th, 2008 · Chris · No Comments
Guernsey has successfully played host to the 2008 Yorkshire Guernsey Dancesport Festival, featuring many of the world’s top ballroom dancers.
Now in its 4th consecutive year, the event is organised by GADA (Guernsey Amateur Dance Association) and sponsored by Yorkshire Guernsey. Read more
Tags: Clients · Design
October 9th, 2008 · Marco · 4 Comments
A Channel Island public relations consultancy has opened a new office within Betley Whitehorne’s St Peter Port building.
PR Manager Marco Ciotti has launched the Guernsey office of Direct Input. The PR consultancy is co-located with Betley Whitehorne, at 55 Le Bordage. Marco said that the move has come in response to increasing demand:
‘The company started in St Helier but now has a growing number of Guernsey clients, so it was time for us to have a permanent presence here in Guernsey. The aim is to consolidate our services in the island and to grow by offering the right blend of expertise, local knowledge and customer service. We have already picked up several more clients.’ Read more
Tags: News
October 9th, 2008 · Ric · No Comments
After an incredible run of pitch wins, our creative and strategic approach delivered another new client. Betley Whitehorne were appointed as the agency to promote the launch of the new Smith Street Post Office, for Guernsey Post. Guernsey Post’s marketing manager, Paul McCormick, wanted to promote the differing levels of products and services available from the new branch. The chosen headline reflected this, whilst also highlighting their new location, ‘You’ll be amazed how far we’ve come, by just moving across the street’. Read more
Tags: Advertising · Clients · Design · Guernsey Post · News
