Merry Christmas, thank you and some news
Just dropping in to say a quick thank you to everyone who has dropped into The Ponder Room this year. I really appreciate it and hope you got something out…
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Backyard water slide on steroids (Slide Street Perth 2014)
Last year I told you about a group of guys who put a sheet of black plastic down in their local park on Australia Day, added some dishwashing liquid and…
Giving Paddington a voice (Paddington Movie)
Having spent eight years working on the HBF ‘Ted’ advertising campaign I’m very aware of the importance of a characters voice. Get it right and the audience falls in love with Paddington,…
One of Perths oldest pubs has still got it (Grosvenor Hotel)
Many years ago I had a job in ‘the Terrace’ and it came with that rare commodity, a city car park. The car park was situated on top of the Grosvenor Hotel…
Being in the right place at the right time (Writing a column)
Why is it that just when you’re about to thrust your fluffy white towel of surrender into the air, something or someone, comes along to steady your hand and suggest…
Who is happier at work young or old employees (Colour Run 2014)
I recently found myself at the Swisse Colour Run, where the happy faces around me reminded me about a piece of research into happiness at work. The research looked at who was happier,…
Robert Drewe – the process of writing a column and his new book
Robert Drewe was recently in town to launch his latest book Swimming in the Moonlight. During an intimate session at Beaufort Street Books he spoke about writing a column and…
A very unique Tuck Shop (Four Unique Selling Points)
I’ve driven past the Tuck Shop Café in Northbridge many times and vowed to go in one day. Finally the day came and inside I found something completely unlike any Tuck…
The secrets to life and a great concert, revealed at Rolling Stones concert
The recent, once in a lifetime Rolling Stones 14 On Fire concert left me on a natural high for days, and pondering about life, nature versus nurture and how to get the most out of a…
Remembrance and Resilience
The countdown to November 11th always brings mixed emotions. Aside from it being a National Day of Remembrance, the date is also associated with two family birthdays. As a result the day can best be described…
The $1,200 Hot Chocolate (Rolling Stones Concert Perth 2014)
This is a tale of three friends, new technology and a hot chocolate that cost $1,200. © The Ponder Room The friends, let’s call them Stacey, Serena and Eve,…
Three strategies to help men dress for Melbourne Cup 2014
Melbourne Cup Day is synonymous with style. For months females have been planning their outfits, researching, refining and returning. Then there are our male folk. Consumer research repeatedly tells us of men’s ability to…
Afternoon cravings dilema solved thanks to Halloween inspiration
No doubt like me there have been times when you’ve missed lunch but it’s too early for dinner. What to do I hear you pondering? All too often I reach for something…
Bone Health Tips from Susie Burrell (SCREAM for Halloween part 2)
Following on from Monday’s post, as part of Osteoporosis Australia’s Scream for Halloween campaign, dietician Susie Burrell looked at ways to improve bone health as you age. I thought it…
How a simple Halloween marketing idea can help save lives (SCREAM for Halloween part 1)
Halloween, when having cobwebs on your ceiling isn’t a sin. I’m always on the lookout for good marketing ideas, especially those that address social issues and help people live better…
The five F’s behind a community festival (Swan Festival of Light 2014)
Inner city life is never dull and this week Langley Park was taken over with a massive stage, two rows of tents, tempting aromas and fireworks, what more could a…
Emerging Western Australian Fashion Designers of 2014
For a while now Perth’s fashion scene has been gaining attention overseas. The Future Runway show at this years Telstra Perth Fashion Festival, suggests this won’t stop soon, as it uncovered…
How to entice customers back to your cafe (Sayers)
The food game, like most others, is all about repeat business. So how do you ensure customers keep coming back? We all know the basics, good food, great service, reasonable…
