I was thrilled to see that my mates at Iris have been appointed to be the lead creatives on the European launch of the latest Wonderbra uber-grande, D-G cup sized "Upper-Decker-Wobbler-Checkers." (Standing by for hate filled sexist emails)
Why am I thrilled? Firstly, because I spoke at the their booze fueled "Under the Influence" Conference last year, and have it under good authority, I will be invited back to do a similar, semi-incoherent presentation this year.
Secondly, because Manchester is my home town and where my favorite beverage, Boddingtons, originated... Although, I've heard nasty rumors that "The Cream of Manchester" is now actually being brewed in Sussex, or some other God forsaken, southern poncey location.
Anyway, the point of this ramble, is the rather dramatic change that has happened with the UK agency scene. When I left, in the late eighteenth century, everything happened in London. The best a Manchester agency could hope for was the local tripe shop account.
Don't get me wrong here, I love the North. I travel there often, particularly if "There's trouble down at t'mill." I also need to see to my whippet stables and ferret farms... Right Sean? But I now constantly read about major accounts being handled out of Wigan, Scunthorpe, Heckmondwike and John O Groats. Bloody hell... Next thing you know, Manchester will have some kind of music scene, and an even half way decent football club!
Sorted ar kid, sorted !
Madchester rave=on
See ya down the hacienda ar kid
Mad for it ! mad for it
The new media revolution in the UK will be focussed around the low wage, EU grant maintained regeneration region of Cleckhuddlesfax on the foothills of the Pennines
'appen
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