Belinda Vesey-Brown

  • Harry Potter & the Dealthy Hallows Part 1: 2 MORE DAYS TO GO!

    My name is …Paul, and yes, I am a Harry Potter addict. And before you roll your eyes, and say “that’s for kids”, I have three things to say; 1. read the books – you’ll be surprised!; 2. It’s not just for children – people of all ages can enjoy the stories; and 3. read…

  • Facebook to announce email service today

    The rumors are rife that Facebook is to launch their email service today. The social network kings are hosting a press conference in the States today; and the lead up has the worldwide media’s tongues wagging already. But media aside, it’s the 500 million users who’ll really appreciate the impending news of Facebook’s next chapter…

  • Form over function in car design

    Vogue came up with Victoria Beckham for the launch, she who was once spiced up, and is now cashed up, and with her own fashion label, to identify the new car as desirable to the target market.

  • Myer Christmas Windows

    Who loves Christmas?  Christmas is that magic time of  year that we all love to hate and every year is upon us before we realise it.  I was in the Brisbane Queen Street Mall this week and noticed the Myer Christmas Windows all alight and alive with beautifully animated characters depicting the classic Christmas story…

  • Android’s share of market jumps 600%

    In the third quarter of last year, Android accounted for 3.5% of the market, now, they are at 25.5%! Can you believe it? This puts them ahead of Apple, Microsoft and the makers of Blackberry, with the main takeover prominent in North America. In the third quarter of 2010 more than 20 million handsets running…

  • International Animation Showcase screens at BIFF

    [Briotube] http://www.youtube.com/v/rEUxlwb2uFI?fs=1&hl=en_US [/Briotube] Palace Centro screened the International Animation Showcase last night, as part of the St George Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF). The showcase included an eclectic collection of creative short animations each with distinctive styles, giving a window into the direction of contemporary  animation. One of my favourites was from German animator …Pauls Hykade.…

  • LJ Hooker launches new competition series

    LJ Hooker has recently launched the fun, new campaign, You’re the best in the Redlands. The ongoing competition series is hinged on community engagement and operates on a nominate, vote and win basis. It’s hosted by LJ Hooker Cleveland, LJ Hooker Victoria Point and LJ Hooker Redland Bay and rewards locals for simply being themselves.…

  • Woolloongabba Antiques Precinct is now open!

    Photography: Janet Pogorelc @ Brio Group If you’ve been missing Miss Posh Poodle from Brisbane’s LaTrobe Terrace you’ll be happy to know she’s relocated to the newly opened Woolloongabba Antique Centre where sisters Sarah Jane Walsh and Megan Rizzo will have you embarking on an antique experience like no other. The centre is at the…

  • How to use advertising to create a consumer experience

    We are all very accustomed to traditional advertising methods but I believe we are starting to see a change towards brands creating more of a consumer experience that makes them memorable and standout in a crowded market place. AKQA ran a very clever campaign for VW for the new 2010 GTI which was based around…