I have been called old many times by my younger colleagues. They think it a poke in my rib. I see it as a compliment. Unlike them, I have lived in one era, I am living in the current and...
In the advertising world, it is common for there to be varying levels of tension between the Account Executives and the Graphic Arts Experts from time to time. Unlike a military war where each side is seeking its own interest,...
It seems that on a daily basis I am being shown a positive side to the social media phenomenon. I must confess, my views are slowly being swayed from the distrust I had of it. Today's installment of "Convert Barry"...
Call me a cynic if you may. I, however, think that the majority of people who use the social network are not very social. If fact, I categorise them as downright rude and selfish. It is no strange sight to...
During my boyhood, after the jolly free-spending oil boom days were over, the recession hit sweet T and T, “Boop!” like a big stone hit us on the chest. How life had changed for us. People left, right and centre...
News of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton spread across global media houses like a wild fire. Interestingly, Clarence House, the official residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Prince Harry, made the...
Growing up in a time when television signed off every night and making an overseas call was a hit or miss ordeal, it is amazing to me how in such a relatively short time so much has evolved. Not only...
After the euphoria of getting into the advertising world has faded, there is a common realisation and statement from us in the creative department when we look at clever ads on cable television or in foreign magazines – “That would...
All animals around the world do it at some point during the day. We humans are animals too, so why do we fight it? What am I talking about? I’m talking about taking a five; a good nap; a well...
The fourteen day Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival 2010 came to an end on Tuesday 6th October where winners were announced at the gala closing. From the smorgasbord of films produced locally and abroad, in winners’ row were: [clear] Jury...
It is healthy to view things from a different angle. Sometimes new perspectives are discovered or what is already known is strengthen. In advertising, we send out messages to the public believing that our message best communicates the desire of...
For someone who regularly suffers from short term memory loss, I am surprised by the many things I remember from my childhood. I remember crying like mad in the road as my mother carried me to pre-school when I realised...