Facebook Gangsta

I saw this over on Paul's Blog and I had to share it with you. Funny stuff!

Golf goes Orbital

Volkswagen Golf have just launched a new ad. The ad is fun. Cutting and editing are excellent. The shining light from the ad, however, isn't the video. It's the soundtrack. The track is made up from the sounds recorded in and around the Golf during the shoot. It was composed and produced by Paul Hartnoll (Orbital). Awesome stuff.

User Generated Jacket

Last August My Morning Jacket played Lollapalooza in Chicago. As part of the gig they asked everyone to record the concert on their cameras, cellphones etc. and submit it as part of a UGC version of the event. They promised everything that was submitted would be used.

This is what UGC should be!

WebStreak

Check out this really smart ad from Vodafone. Funny, funny stuff that's definitely worth a 5min break.

You Pay for a Post Like That

Ireland has seen the passing of a landmark judgement in the Social Networking world. Under the 1951 Post Office Amendment Act, a 27 year old man has been fined €3000 for a post he put on a 16 year old girls social network profile. Described as "outrageous" by the Judge, the mans post was not detailed but is believed to have attacked the girls sexual habits.

The case, a first of it's kind, has solidified the reach of the 1951 Act as a governance over materials communicated by any telecommunication channels. The outcome comes amidst a continued growing concern about bullying on Social Network sites.

In Ireland at least, it would seem we all now need to watch what we say online. IMHO this is nothing but a good thing.