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The Best Piece of Advice Ever

June 27, 2012by laurajb 2 Comments

Last night saw the launch of Creative Social’s second book, The Best Piece of Advice Ever. Born at Creative Social Paris, a team of us Socials were tasked with sharing […]

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books, my press life, thought pieces

Conquistador of the Useless

July 29, 2009by laurajb Leave a comment

Based on the the real-life story of Peruvian rubber baron Carlos Fitzcarrald, 1982′s film Fitzcarraldo was an utterly disastrous undertaking in the Amazon by one of my favourite film makers, […]

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books, film, general brilliantness

Book look: Geert Lovink – MyCreativity reader

August 10, 2008by laurajb Leave a comment

Geert has just edited a new book. Pretty involved, and not up everyone’s street but I bet you its good. Check it out.

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art, books, mates

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  • 2008: One Show Interactive
  • 2008: The FWA Awards
  • 2009 judging: Cut & Paste
  • 2009: D&AD Online Advertising and Black Pencil
  • 2009: my talk in Estonia
  • 2010/2012: Judged Creative Showcase Australia
  • 2010: Judged BIMAs
  • 2010: Judged D&AD Student Awards
  • 2011: Speaking at Adobe MAX
  • 2012-2014: I'm a trustee of D&AD
  • 2012: Art Directors' Club of Europe Digital Jury
  • 2012: D&AD Integrated Jury
  • 2012: One Show Interactive
  • book: Best Piece of Advice Ever
  • book: Digital Advertising (Past, Present and Future)
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  • I teach at Hyper Island
  • I work at Dare
  • I’m a member of Creative Social
  • I’m a founder of SheSays
  • recently judged: International Festival of Media Awards
  • recently: Spoke at Flash on the Beach

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