Was Brand Republic the victim of the first online flash mobbing?

re: Was Brand Republic the victim of the first online flash mobbing?

Max Harrington — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:22:49 GMT

On the more serious issue of how people are treated in this industry I'd like to draw your attention to the way some agencies are using the recession to exploit both young and old. One experienced creative team I know were offered £70 a day (they usually charge £350) to work freelance in an agency. The MD was very arrogant and said "there are plenty more out there who I can call on, take it or leave it." They left it. Good on them.

re: Was Brand Republic the victim of the first online flash mobbing?

Max Harrington — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:19:05 GMT

What a brilliant idea. Even Mother hasn't done something like that. 13 years ago I thought that little agency doing Channel 5 would be the next big creative thing. I was right. I now tip these guys for being the next big creative thing.

re: Was Brand Republic the victim of the first online flash mobbing?

Paul Tully — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:47:31 GMT

Nice idea Chris, and it gets people talking which is great.

re: Was Brand Republic the victim of the first online flash mobbing?

Larry Kay — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:20:10 GMT

Love the term ON-LINE FLASH MOBBING. I heard someone refer to word of mouth in a school play ground as HUMAN VIRALS. Good on you guys. Remember that saying, advertising is the best fun you can have with your clothes on.