Archive for June, 2009

Apologies for the confusion

We have been adapting the layout of the site. Inevitably, some snafus popped up and we were off-line for a few hours today. It was with considerable dismay that we discovered that no, the world did not stop turning and tweeting while we were off. Even when we stamped our feet with rage at php [...]

Uncategorized June 30, 2009 12:55 pm 0 Comments

Politics pick up awards at Cannes Lions

Politics pick up awards at Cannes Lions

Politics is generally the very last subject that is talked about at Cannes. So I was surprised to find that two political campaigns left Cannes with trophies to put on their mantelpieces. Barrack Obama’s presidential campaign picked up two awards for its combination of new media, door-to-door and grass roots campaigning along with highly tactical [...]

awards, Cannes Lions June 29, 2009 6:40 pm 0 Comments

Cannes hotel review: les Strelitzias, Juan-les-Pins

Cannes hotel review: les Strelitzias, Juan-les-Pins

Les Strelitzias is a 3-star hotel located in Juan-les-Pins just outside Cannes, France, that is recommended for travellers to Midem, MIPIM and the Cannes Festival.

accommodation, hotels June 12, 2009 11:17 pm 2 Comments

MIDEM announces dates, offers MidemNet for free

MIDEM, the leading international music market, today announced the dates for the 44th edition with a major announcement. Recognising the degree to which digital is now an integral part of the music business at every level, it is offering access to the renowned MidemNet conferences to all participants. This is a major innovation, as access [...]

early bird rate, Midem June 10, 2009 11:16 pm 0 Comments