Keep Making Money In The Downturn: Solution No.1

As the recession bites deeper everyday it seems, here's a tasty little number to draw in the customers and keep your revenues up.

You can thank me later when your business is still afloat.

Oh Sir Alan, please don't go.......ok off you pop.

Alan Sugar to step down from Amstrad. Is Amstrad still actually in business?!

Customer
Hi I'd like to buy some third rate ugly looking electrical goods that might break within days of purchase.

Salesperson
Well Sir, you certainly know what you want, don't you! How about this phone/email monstrosity. It's only about the size of your house, actually it fits 4 people quite comfortably. Obviously it will break down within threee months but just look at the finish on that. It's a beauty. In fact I have one of these myself, I shipped it to Spain and now use it as a holiday home.

Customer
That does sound appealing, but can I afford it?

Salesperson
Of course you can Sir, no home can afford to be without tat like this. At under £50 for the product and if you want we can charge you £7000 for the installation including strengthening your floor to accomodate the weight, it's a veritable bargain. I'd love to give you a discount but any less and I'd be doing myself. Shall we say £7500 spondoolies?

Customer
Done!

Salesperson
You certainly have been.

Manchester News

Just because it's funny, nothing else.

Crazy Landscape

By Neal Coghlan whom I met at the D&AD new blood at Earls Court.

This is just a beautiful piece of work - asthetically pleasing and commercial too as it could easily be associated with any number of worthwhile causes or campaigns.

His other work is also well worth checking out.

Extendable shoes.....

Now I don't have kids, but this design is genius.

I remember as a child having the trainers I loved being either given away or thrown out (depending on the wear and tear) Now I know I shouldn't get sentimental about trainers but I was only about 6 and it was quite strange that after seeing this site, those memories were brought back.

Does Adidas have help line - I think I need to have this out with them.

The Crusader

The Crusader - a very funny short film - these guys, Neil Carter and Gerard Monaco should do very well.

If there are any art loving people out there willing to support this kind of work then please get in touch with me and we can discuss.

I for one will be backing their success.

Ad's......they're easy to make, just watch.

As the sun is shining and we are nearing Cannes - bikini's, dresses, linen suits and ego's being packed in unequal proportions, this little snippet will give you an insight into the trials and tribulations of life as a Director.

Next week I'll be showing you creative and production teams beating on client services for over promising timescales to clients.