stuff that i learned on tour: listen to smart people
We met a boatload of really smart, creative and inspiring people while on the PlaidNation tour this summer. I'm stoked to share with you interviews with three of those people - and three people that I really admire - Robert Scoble, Biz Stone and Cathy Brooks.
Robert Scoble actually invited us into his home. In this interview, we talk to Robert about a personal brands, social media, haters, and his Twitter-stream.
Biz Stone was an awesome host for the Plaid crew, at the brand new Twitter digs, in San Francisco. In this interview, we learn about the origination the fun and unique illustration work now synonymous with the Twitter brand, and how the fail whale came to be a celebrated, fun symbol of - failure.
Cathy Brooks is one of the many recognizable faces of Seesmic. Cathy gave us the royal tour of Seesmic headquarters, and then we sat back in some comfy FatBoys to chat about Seesmic, and how brands could use this wonderful tool in their marketing plans.
Labels: branding, plaid, plaidsummertour, seesmic, social media, twitter
posted by darryl ohrt @ 7:07 AM
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this week at Plaid
Here's what happened this week at the world's most awesome design and branding firm:
We got our Chumby!! We broadcast the unboxing on Seesmic. You can see that here. And here. We're experimenting with this really cool device, and playing with possibilities and ideas that might be useful for our clients. We've already got some fun stuff we're thinking about.
Construction continued on our addition. They've made a ton of progress. Insulation and sheetrock this week. And insane hammer tricks. Since construction dudes don't have YouTube, they need something to entertain themselves every once in a while.
Katie, our intern, got to go to her very first video shoot. We were shooting an exercise device, and the model got the workout of her life. Exercise is wonderful until the director asks you to do it over and over and over again. She's stronger because of it.
I've been experimenting and falling in love with Seesmic. Unfortunately, it's not open for public participation yet - but ask your Twitter friends for an invite. I was featured in one of their "SeesmiX" wrap-up clips this week. Awesome.
Lots of shipments arriving daily. A new server, and furniture for our new space is beginning to arrive. Kind of exciting.
We've got some new virtual running mates in our agency's NikePlus challenge. I'm getting my butt kicked by media buying Ben. What an asshat. At least I can still run circles around Giuli, Justus, Rob and Katie. Especially Katie. Think you can kick Ben's ass? Contact Giuli AT ThinkPlaid DOT com, and we'll get you in our next challenge.
I believe we've talked Ryan into entering into the Burton Challenge. If you've ever met Ryan, you know that he's destined to win first prize. More later on this one.
Have a great weekend!
Labels: seesmic, thisweekatPlaid, workplace
posted by darryl ohrt @ 4:54 PM
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eating lunch at your desk has never been more fun
You can read blogs, Facebook and Twitter while on conference calls and pretending to pay attention to your boss. But how do you watch podcasts, funny videos, participate in Seesmic or watch other fun stuff that requires video?
I've had this discussion with clients, too - who admit that watching YouTube videos during the day looks bad to coworkers and bosses. (Over here, we encourage it, of course. Especially podcasts like Morgan Webb, above.)
The New York Times writes about what's evolved as a result of this phenomenon...lunch time is the new prime time.
From Michael Coulter, via Facebook.
Labels: seesmic, trends, video, workplace, youtube
posted by darryl ohrt @ 7:46 AM
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