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The G20 lands in Toronto

Angus Gastle — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:00:37 +0000

Today the G20 officially comes to town even though the city has been on lock down for almost the entire month.

With the Russian and Albania embassies in our building, security is extra tight around where I am. Which is why, instead of risking a posh tour of the temporary G20 jail, I’m going to head home. Have a great weekend everyone.

The G20 hates trees

Angus Gastle — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:03:05 +0000

Another example of government excess. But written in the tongue in cheek of Jerrold Litwinenko of BlogTO. This just made my day.

Small trees in the G20 restricted zone are the latest victims of heightened security, and an undisclosed number are being removed for the 3-day summit. Toronto Police spokesperson Wendy Drummond has suggested that if ripped from the ground, saplings could be used as weapons. Their removal puts a serious damper on the terrorists’ plans to penetrate the secure zone, tear up saplings, sneak into the MTCC, and flog the world’s leaders with leafy branches. Their eventual replacement following the summit is apparently part of the security team’s plan (and $1-billion cost).

Source: BlogTO

Arc Worldwide

Angus Gastle — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:06:36 +0000

I’ve been on Proctor & Gamble since February but it’s time to switch accounts yet again. I’m moving into the digital realm with a move to our Arc digital team here at Leo. It’s going to be Sobey’s and Conagra from here on out.

It should be a good way to round out my experience. From the retail heavy world of Bell to the strategy heavy work of P&G, and now the digital world as well. Wish me luck!

ChatRoulette by Ben Folds

Angus Gastle — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:43:15 +0000

Thanks to Ben Folds and a recent concert in which he serenaded the lucky folk who showed up on the cam. Very cool stuff.

Source: Perez Hilton

Avis: The best clients, ever?

Angus Gastle — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:29:38 +0000

The following is an excerpt from ex-CEO Robert Townsend’s new book, The Organization, where he explains how to do effective advertising. This is the same man who approved the Avis, we try harder campaign.

Source: Brand DNA