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Did Facebook do enough to stop Glasgow riots – or was it the community?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by infomobster

There is lots of talk out there, misguided and otherwise about how the, now UK-wide, rioters are using social networks to organise themselves. Blogger Andrew Girdwood gives us his take on the Glasgow riots and makes some interesting points about the social media blame game. (reproduced with his permission from his original blog post)

I was pointed at a Facebook group called Glasgow Riot FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST 2011 last night by a horrified colleague.
As you can see; that group is still there.
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Posted in blogs, digital, facebook, social media, social networking, twitter | Tagged Andrew Girdwood, facebook, Glasgow riots, riots | Leave a comment

Gulp stop-animation shot with a Nokia N8

Posted on August 4, 2011 by infomobster

That’s right, this masterpiece was shot entirely using a Nokia N8. The phone giant tasked Sumo Science of Aardman with creating the world’s largest stop motion animation, the result, entitled “Gulp”, is quite amazing. Original post from Brendan Mitchell’s blog (recommended read).

Posted in Animation, blogs, creative, digital, Mobile, Nokia, smartphones, Video, Viral | Tagged Aardman, Gulp, Nokia N8, stop-animation, Sumo Science | Leave a comment

Don’t hold back back just push things forward

Posted on August 4, 2011 by infomobster

This is genius. An audio visual mixing masterclass by ithaca audio gleaned from the excellent blog rubbishcorp. Play it loud!

Posted in blogs, creative, digital, star wars, Viral | Tagged audio visual, ithaca, rubbishcorp, star wars | Leave a comment

Gmail Man – Google’s email demolished in spoof Office 365 video

Posted on July 29, 2011 by infomobster

Leaked Microsoft team-building video takes pot-shots at Gmail and its contextual ~~snooping~~ advertising.

Need we say more?

Posted in advertising, Google, Microsoft, Video, Viral | Tagged contextual advertising, G-mail man, Gmail man, Microsoft | Leave a comment

Skive creates Facebook campaign around Vauxhall’s footy sponsorship

Posted on July 29, 2011 by infomobster

Vauxhall is backing its Home Nations Football sponsorship with the launch of a new Facebook page that gets fans talking about the beautiful game.

The campaign, developed by digital creative agency Skive features exclusive access to players and footy related content and includes a competition called The Big Pitch which is designed to get football fans talking about their enthusiasm for the game, how they came to love it and what it means to them.

On offer is chance to win a two-day package that includes the chance to train and play at Wembley or Windsor Park in Northern Ireland, as well as watching the England vs Holland match on August 10. Continue reading →

Posted in creative, digital, facebook, football, social media, social media gaming, sponsorship | Tagged Retro Restyle, Skive, Vauxhall | Leave a comment

[infographic] infographic impact infographic

Posted on July 29, 2011 by infomobster

BrandShandy was quaffing a few pints with Andy McCormick, deputy editor of Marketing magazine, yesterday and he was kind enough to share this stunning infographic insight into a thesis that he is currently pulling together around the engagement levels generated by this fledgling medium.