Incredible but true, I managed to get a hold of Ed Haslam, the Senior Vice President Marketing of YuMe, during this year’s Festival of Media Global. When I spotted the title of his Showcase theatre session, I was instantly intrigued: in advertising, is screen size really a matter? Nobody is better placed to answer thatmore »

Today, The Festival of Media Global, the biggest event that the media industry has ever seen is kicking-off right here in Montreux. I am not only over the moon to be able to attend this outstanding event, but also to have been able to put together a small “committee” of local representatives, meaning people bloggingmore »

Swiss Graphic design has an excellent international reputation. At Grafik13, the largest exhibition on Swiss Graphic design, 120 exhibitors will show us why. Grafik13: Swiss exhibition on Graphic design As the digital revolution continues to gather momentum, contemporary Graphic design has undergone significant change. Graphic design, illustration and art are merging into one and aremore »

The Festival of Media Global: the only event dedicated to the $500bn media industry! The award-winning Festival of Media Global 2013 will take place on 28-30 April, in the stunning setting of Montreux, Switzerland. With 6 previously successful global conferences, The Festival has fully established itself at the heart of the Global media industry. coolbrandzmore »

  To celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14th February in 2013, Hendrick’s has devised the ultimate accompaniment to the Hendrick’s Gin and Tonic – Hendrick’s Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Cucumbers. Gin aficionados can surprise their lovers from 12th – 17th February 2013 with a cocktail special featuring slices of these cute Valentine’s cucumbers by taking them tomore »

For the eighth consecutive year, Lift attracts high-level speakers, exceptional thinkers and innovation pioneers to explore the current trends in technology. Over a thousand participants from 30 countries will meet to anticipate the future and turn innovation into opportunities. Over 20 high-profile speakers, professionals from organizations such as Wipro, MIT Media Lab, Etsy, Arduino andmore »

In London, design is igniting the flame with a major summer exhibition at the Barbican Centre, exploring all aspects of James Bond’s elegant and cool style. Aptly titled “Designing 007: fifty years of Bond Style”, this cultural centre in London is exhibiting some 400 items from the Bond archives to create a unique exhibition showcasingmore »

Passionate about art, this summer Maison Adler has invited the artists Catherine Farge and Dominique Rossborough into its shops in both Geneva and Gstaad. Exhibiting in the Geneva store, Catherine Farge, a talented glassblower combines glass and wood in a sort of aerial dance creating a truly spectacular result. Rich colours, contrasting textures. Having learnedmore »

Formally home to Cinélac, Port Noir on Quai Gustave-Ador is transforming into the newest summer hotspot. Featuring afternoon and evening entertainment for the whole family, this out-door spectacular will play host to a fabulous program combining live music, film, animation and fun children’s activities from 4th July to 26th August. Located at Port Noir (nearmore »

Increasingly present in the winter sports community, mood (the Swiss brand oft seen adorning a rider’s digits) is beginning to take its rightful place in the world of extreme sports, from riders’ sponsors through organisers of kitesurf or kitesnow events to partners of sporting competitions. This weekend, mood sponsored the Morgins free-session (powered by Dakine).more »