its me in the black, click for bigger picture

Last Month I attended the focus point lecture, run by the lovely people at CIDS (creative industries development service). The lecture was presented by Alistair Sim, head poncho at our block neighbors Love creative. I can’t say I’ve attend many of these sorts of things, I’m definite a cynic but that’s just me in general. I’m like that about everything. I have always been intrigued by Love’s work, spotting bits and pieces without trying. We (flame) even offered them a game of football .So I thought I’d pop down and see what the crack was. I was interested in what Alistar had to say, how he said it and just generally what these kind of “networking” events are like.

Conclusion

Interesting stories about stealing clients and 24 hour pitches can be entertaining

Whilst the lecture was very self promotional (the reason to do it), at times it was really really fun. So much so that I’m off again tonight to the next one. It was very laid back, almost like your mate telling you funny stories in the pub. Towards the end it got quite tiresome when the slideshow became a revolving advertisement for Love and I think that’s when my attention was lost. I think it was a achievement to keep me interested for 40/45 minutes on the whole though. Interesting stories about stealing clients and 24 hour pitches can be entertaining. With regards to the whole “networking” thing, its not really for me. Well, not unless I’m above the 3 pint threshold. I find it all a bit plastic. I’m quite a dry person, a cynic but a funny story and a sense of humor goes along way with me.

I’ll try to take a few notes down tonight when I go and talk a little more in depth next time. Tonight’s focal point lecture is with Tony Foggett, MD of Code Computerlove

update - thanks for the bigger picture Patrick