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As journalists, we are not often able to express opinions about political things - and many of us just don't want to - but today is different. Today I feel the need to say what I think both as a journalist and as a mum - and it's two gripes here: … [Read more...]
Today's blog is a bit of a rant. I cannot help it but within the space of 12 hours, two things about LinkedIn have really annoyed me. It's also made me think about the role each social media offering plays in my life, both professional and … [Read more...]
I always find this time of year frustrating when exam results come out for young people - results on which the future depends - or so it seems for those affected. For young people of 16 or 18, getting the 'right' results can feel like it's the only … [Read more...]
Today I feel hugely proud of our company, Mellow Media Ltd, as I have just attended a meeting which brought to a close three months' work on an amazing project. We have played an important part in running, developing and implementing a marketing … [Read more...]
When people find out that you work in the media, they seem to conjure up this image of glamour in your life. That used to be true on some days before I had children, especially if there was a beauty launch or a wine and dine contacts event. Now … [Read more...]
The utterances of Vincent Tabak during his recent trial for the murder of Joanna Yeates have, at times, made me want to throw something at the radio or TV each time I heard his thoughts broadcast. The man took no responsibility whatsoever for what … [Read more...]
Social media world is buzzing tonight with the freeing of Amanda Knox, as an Italian appeal court quashes her conviction for killing Meredith Kercher, from London. It's interesting as a UK resident to see the American reaction to this … [Read more...]
Question Time has returned and they are talking about 9/11 - not surprising given this weekend's tenth anniversary. But just before that on BBC3 was a programme involving a group of young people being taken around America who were all convinced … [Read more...]
Sometimes the media captures a moment in time of an element of society. The pictures of the tributes to Amy Winehouse’s sad death this week show bottles of beer and cider placed carefully among the flowers and candles in Camden. It’s like her … [Read more...]
Where does sexual innuendo between men and women at work cross the line?
Just felt the need today to blog about the whole discussion over sexual harassment in the light of the latest debate surrounding a particular politician. I listened to a discussion on a weekly political show, on a weekend discussion programme … [Read more...]