The Robots are Coming (if they can cross the road)Over Christmas I spent some time with family in Cambridge, and when I went to the local shops I noticed two Starship robots sitting outside…Jan 8, 202377Jan 8, 202377
Having fun with ChatGPTI have recently become obsessed with the new AI technology ChatGPT, which allows you to ask questions or provide instructions, and the…Dec 11, 202297Dec 11, 202297
Battersea Power Station — Curation vs FootfallA few years ago I went to a retail conference where one of the speakers told the story of Carnaby Street’s recent history. In the 1990s…Nov 13, 202239Nov 13, 202239
Music, Segmentation, and Understanding the AudienceIn marketing, market segmentation is the process of dividing a set of existing and potential customers into sub-groups (known as segments)…Oct 23, 2022311Oct 23, 2022311
50 Books — A Path to PurchaseI read a lot of books. So far this year I’ve read fifty, and one of the things I gained from lockdown was an appreciation of my love of…Oct 9, 202240Oct 9, 202240
Dining Differently — Four Food HallsYou sometimes hear about people talking about new restaurant concepts or dining concepts (or at least you do in the sort of newsletters…Sep 25, 20227Sep 25, 20227
Get Smart With Money — A Review(This is one of a new series of blog posts, hopefully weekly. I have long wanted to post more, and now I am hoping that I can make the…Sep 18, 202218Sep 18, 202218
BTTO — Back To The OfficeI’m now working most of the week back in the office. I am lucky to have an easy commute (especially at 7.30am), and the commuters…Sep 6, 2021102Sep 6, 2021102
Five Charts from Ofcom’s 2021 Online Nation ReportI’m such a data nerd. It’s always a highlight for me when Ofcom’s Online Nation report comes out, and this year’s report came out on…Jun 14, 202111Jun 14, 202111