Imagine you’ve published a string of highly successful books, that have been acclaimed as both profound and accessible. You’ve presented tie-in TV series that did very well in the ratings. You’ve got a big house in a fashionable part of […]

I’ve just finished The Word of Mouth Manual Vol. II (that’s two, not eleven) by Dave Balter. It’s a fascinating read. Balter is the founder of BzzAgent.com, the site that gets people to test out products for companies and spread […]

“How do you do it?” asked a friend of mine recently. “Dates, deadlines, facts, follow-ups. You never forget any of them.” Her voice dropped a tone and took on a weary, wistful note. “I wish I had a memory like […]

Recently, I went to the Royal Academy with a chum of mine. The Summer Exhibition is a must-see show at the RA: anybody can submit a work – painting, drawing, sculpture, print, even architectural plans and models – and stand […]

My day started so well. The summer sun poured through my office windows, and a steaming cup of coffee stood on my desk, its rich aroma teasing my tastebuds with anticipation. Then the call came. A withheld number, which is […]