I was reading the Brisbane Courier Mail on Friday and came across this story by Alex Dickinson about "the next big" social network, created right here in Brisbane. Kondoot - a social network based around live streaming video - was quietly launched last month by a...
Continue ReadingOn Thursday 30 June 2011 the Brio Group team held the Ultimate Public Tea Party in Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens. We shared 365 cupcakes with the community and raised almost $800 for the Cancer Council as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. The event celebrated our...
Continue ReadingThe world's first social media powered film will make it's debut on Monday, 25th July and you're invited! The Inside Experience is directed by Disturbia director DJ. Caruso and is the story of 24 year old Christina who has woken up to find herself locked alone...
Continue Readinghttp://youtu.be/ae6WLq9it30 It seems that anyone can have a day celebrated in their honour. Today, Saturday 25th June has been marked Global Smurfs Day to correspond with the birthday of their creator, Peyo (born June 25, 1928), Had I known this, I would not have...
Continue Readinghttp://youtu.be/zE4iGYZqHrw Ever wondered what really goes on in agencies when they create brands? There's a lot of brainstorming, cups of coffee, drawing and scribbling - all in the name of idea generation! It's hard work, but a lot of fun. At Brio Group, we recently brought...
Continue ReadingWe all love a good viral video campaign. And today it's increasingly difficult to split true home videos from cleverly executed campaigns which appear to feature "home made videos". This most recent example comes sporting a glimpse of a new guitar based music game called Rocksmith....
Continue ReadingAs a follow up to yesterday's blog 'Google creates playable logo' from Trish, I can confirm her predictions that people would embrace Thursday's Google Doodle creation honouring Les Paul, were correct! The interactive toy inspired loads of budding musicians to upload their tunes to YouTube for...
Continue ReadingWhen you get caught up in the 9-5 rat race, it's easy to forget what truly makes life worth living, and what really matters in life and in our careers. In this TED talk, Chip Conley reminds us to count what really counts. Happy counting! Tara...
Continue ReadingSocial media is joining more and more Australian business's marketing plans, a new report reveals. To date large companies have seen the benefits of engaging in social media, like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn, to develop a more direct and open relationship with their audience....
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