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You had me at hello. Why conversation still trumps social media.

October 21, 2012by joquint Leave a comment

An afternoon at the Winchester Art & Design Craft Market in Hampshire and a natter with some of the stall holders got me thinking. Nothing beats a good old-fashioned smile and a […]

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A smattering of this and a dash of that, Communications, Marketing
London 2012 Tickets

UPS delivers Royal Mail a perfect Olympic opportunity

July 8, 2012by joquint 2 Comments

As our third batch of Olympic tickets were delivered by Postie in his iconic red van yesterday afternoon, it got me thinking; what a perfect association Royal Mail have with […]

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Adverts, Communications, Marketing, Sponsorship
Cadbury Twirl Oympic promotion

Try Again Cadbury

April 28, 2012by joquint Leave a comment

There’s a party starting on July 27 and you’re invited, along with your neighbour, and their neighbour, and their neighbour’s neighbour.  This summer, the whole world is invited to London’s […]

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A smattering of this and a dash of that, Adverts, Communications, Marketing, Sponsorship

Tears and trending – John Lewis does it again

November 11, 2011by joquint Leave a comment

Never mind the countdown to Christmas, this week it’s been all about the countdown to the John Lewis tv advert.  Anticipation of the JL festive ad has become almost a tradition in itself, […]

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Adverts, Marketing

A (Dulux) dog is not just for nostalgia

October 17, 2011by joquint 4 Comments

The last month or so has seen an explosion of tv ads that actually make me want to tune into X Factor. Not for the Leona Lewis and Shayne Ward wannabes, […]

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A smattering of this and a dash of that, Adverts, Communications, Marketing

Not just an ad

September 25, 2011by joquint 4 Comments

The other day an email landed in my inbox.  John Lewis apparently wanted me to know that they had a new tv ad, and if I could stand the anticipation […]

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A smattering of this and a dash of that, Adverts, Communications, Marketing
Our Shopping List

First impressions count

September 2, 2011by joquint 1 Comment

My husband and I have decided we need a break.  Not from each other.  Well, not me anyway.  I can’t speak for him.  We’ve decided to pack the car with […]

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A smattering of this and a dash of that, Communications, Marketing, Travel

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I'm Jo Quint, a communications bod and loyal defender of the apostrophe. This is where I share stuff I like, occasionally ramble about stuff I don't, and sometimes ponder marketing and communications observations from everyday experiences. With a smattering of this, and a dash of that.

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