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Entries from December 23rd, 2008

Wish you the best for Christmas!

December 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Misc

Since it’s just half an’ hour before Christmas Eve – I would like to wish all friends and readers the best for the coming holidays! Enjoy!

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Pepsi and Coke launches new drinks

December 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Marketing, Misc

Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc said they received US regulatory clearance for natural, calorie-free sweeteners derived from the stevia plant and planned to launch new soft drinks in the coming weeks.
Both Pepsi and Coca Cola makers have long searched for a natural alternative to chemical sweeteners such as Equal, Sweet’N Low and Splenda to [...]

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Norways biggest websites – 18th of December 2008

December 18th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Marketing

I wrote about this at Confettis blog, but I thought it had some points I would like to share.
In Norway we have a list from TNS/Metrix, measuring the traffic on Norwegian websites. But, you have to pay for it – to become a part of this statistics. That’s why, for example, Google.no isn’t on that [...]

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The IT-scam in Denmark – IT Factory

December 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Technology

It’s interesting to see that a blogger/journalist is the one to blow the whistle on one of Scandianavias larger scams in a while. He name is Dorte Toft, and has done a brilliant research, leading to this revealing!
Just click on the link above and read the articles for yourself, it’s a good journalistic piece of [...]

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Political ads on Norwegian TV?

December 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Marketing, Politics

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg Thursday said in a statement yesterday that Norway’s restrictions again political TV-ads is against the freedom of speech, and because of that we can have political ads in the election campaigns next year.
Is this a good thing? Yes, I absolutely think so! During an election year, you [...]

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The real comeback for Dolph Lundgren

December 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Film

Couldn’t resist it, but the trailer for Dolph Lundgrens forthcoming movie is really something..or… check it out, it’s some kinda’ classic, I dunno’ yet which one…
Here we go —

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New manager for Norway

December 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Sports

It happened, Åge Hareide withdraw from his position as the manager for the Norwegian football team. Not surprisingly, looking at the results the last year.
My idea, get Guus Hiddink, buy out Steinar Nilsen as manager for Brann and get Hareide as the new manager for Brann – that’s the best solution for all parties!

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In 5 years – ads on the net will be 20 % in money!

December 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Marketing, Misc

According to The Kelsey Group the Global media investments reached approx. 600 billions USD during 2007. The prognosis for the next coming years will be 2,7 percent, which means that in 2012 – the global investments will be 707 billions USD. It’s an increase with ca 18 percent for the whole period – and [...]

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The best Springsteen song, not written by him!

December 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments · Music

On my way to work this morning I suddenly heard the best song ever, not written by Springsteen. And, for thus’ who know me, I’m not a Springsteen-fan, at all!
But this is the best he ever could write, drama with saxophone and piano – great lyrics – plain and simple, a really good song!
And who [...]

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The 4 C’s of Community

December 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Marketing

Content:
Quality content is a great way to attract the people who are needed to form the elusive community that your brand is hoping will to help build. When considering community initiatives, there are three questions to ask yourself. 1. Where will the content come from? 2. Does it provide indisputable value? Can a regular flow [...]

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On the move – Confetti

December 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Misc

The company where I work, Confetti is moving, we are changing office.
We are now located at Møllergata 13 in Oslo, you’ll find us here.
Welcome!

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