So tomorrow I am going away for a few weeks.
Even though I think having a client wanting to take me to see AC/DC in NYC this Friday should be classed as work, I’ve been informed what I’m actually going to be doing is ‘having a holiday’.
And you know what? That’s fine by me … I/we/you need a break.
So the good news is that after today, I won’t be around till August 10th.
Yes, more than 2 weeks without my stupid blog, facebook, twitter, SMS’s, emails and whatever else I subject you too – even though I admit, if I didn’t have the wife with me, I’d probably sneak in the odd comment because I am a total sad bastard.
But there’s more.
Oh yes.
You see not only will I be away, but so will Andy.
It’s a 2-for-none deal and it is being offered exlusively for you.
[Before any rumours start, I should point out he is not going to be with me. Are you insane???]
So as this is the last post for a while, I thought I’d do something a bit different – something that basically [1] shows how brilliant you all are and [2] lets me get a taste of the horror I put you through every weekday.
🙂
Anyway, a few days ago I was going through a file of photos I have that are intended for future blog rants.
The thing is, in some cases, I can’t remember for the life of me what I had intended to write about … and then came an idea, get YOU to write about it.
So here’s the challenge …
Below is a photo of a Chloe shopping bag.
[For those who don’t know who Chloe are and what they do – be very grateful – however as that is actually an integral part of what I am about to ask you to do, just know they make bloody expensive handbags – which is what was contained in this bag – amongst other things]
What I’d like you to do is write a post about it. Not about the photo per se, but a marketing issue that you think the photo encapsulates – either directly or indirectly.
For example … it could be about the power and importance of packaging.
Or the role fashion plays in society.
Or ideas how Chloe should/could counteract piracy.
Or why people happily embrace pirated products – to the point they brag about the fact they own a fake, which if you think about it, is pretty weird.
If you have your own blog, what I’d like you to do is write your post there [including photo] then post the link on here so we can all check it out.
If you don’t have your own ranting page – then I suggest you get one, ha. Nah … if you are not in possession of an ego the size of Ben Nevis and still want to take part, then simply write your ‘post’ in the comments section below.
[Maybe this could coin a social media evolution, social dictatorship perhaps?]
There’s 3 reasons why I’d like to do this experiment …
1/ I always think in adland, it’s useful to be able to make semi-intelligent commentary about anything that’s thrown at you.
[If you need ‘tips’ how to do this without making a complete fool of yourself, go here]
2/ As I said, Andy’s away for a few weeks so there’s a chance it can be done without turning into total farce or collapsing into complete anarchy.
3/ I haven’t written a proper post for today as I have stuff to finish off before Wed.
In all seriousness, I’d be really interested to see what marketing/advertising issues the photo brings up in your mind and if enough of you take me up on this challenge, then maybe we could make it a regular feature or part of the A[P]SOTW.
Right, I guess I’ll have to wait and see what you come up with … or whether any of you can be arsed to do it … so until the 10th, toodle-pip.