John FearninPhotorialEverest seasonI have been watching the live updates from Everest during the summit windows. It has been compulsive, compelling, addictive stuff. Every…May 22, 2017May 22, 2017
John FearninWeak SignalsRegulating Facebook, Twitter and the restShould social media be treated like digital junk food, gambling or drinking?May 1, 2017May 1, 2017
John FearninIndivisible MovementWhen vanity leads to nuclear holocaustHistory is littered with examples of governments picking fights abroad to cover up domestic challenges. The Argentine invasion of the…Apr 18, 20171Apr 18, 20171
John FearninWeak SignalsEngagement is a means, not a goalBack in the day, advertising was measured by reach and PR was measured in Advertising Value Equivalent (AVR). While reach was always a…Apr 2, 2017Apr 2, 2017
John FearninWeak Signals“Fake News” is just one sign the digital giants are slippingIf someone offered you money just to make up stuff, would you do it? Don’t worry about it being good or substantial, like a novel — that…Mar 3, 2017Mar 3, 2017
John FearninWeak SignalsPeeking into the futureThere’s a reason I’m so keen to spend time looking for so-called weak signals. It’s like being able to glimpse into the future.Feb 19, 2017Feb 19, 2017
John FearnThings I learned from spending a day working on an iPadYesterday my Macbook Pro broke. After intermittently failing to recognise that it had an in-built keyboard and trackpad, my confused…Sep 6, 2016Sep 6, 2016
John FearninRather Odd Fairy TalesHumpty Dumpty – the extended cutHumpty Dumpty sat on a wall,Aug 30, 2016Aug 30, 2016
John FearnExpediency (the political variety)The USA, the UK and Australia are experiencing (or experienced) significant political transition. The US Presidential election campaign is…Jul 25, 2016Jul 25, 2016
