vendredi 28 décembre 2007
vendredi 9 novembre 2007
jeudi 8 novembre 2007
- and y comprises the work behind it, the attending to the guests, the Award handing over-taking in, the trainings and the relationships being trained into-
Context: E-mailed by Corina into signing up for PR Award, said to be the most prestigious Ro prizes in the domain. Hurrily, we draft up, translate, rewrite and translate again a politically correct project on the Ro Movie Theater.50 years of Good Movies.
2 weeks before, Christine ingratiates with the organizers(organizer?) and tallies our way into the team.
We boast in organizing IPRA President Peter Debreceny's first meeting with Ro FJSC students, while in a dingy room, poor sound and uninterested audience. Yet, celebrate the outcome over beer and sangria in Deko.
I further guide Peter through Bucharest (a parade for Danut helping out)- Green Hours, the Atheneum, the Art Museum, the f-ing spear, Orange Concept Store and the Old Theater glooming in glassy Novotel. Coffee and papanasi in Capsa.
Caru cu bere, the History Museum and the Caisse d'Epargne. The old Center of Bucharest and flamboyant concept of Market 8. Dambovita and back on literary Victoriei.
Every building- a campaign in itself. Latterly strolling through Cismigiu and theories.
We later meet and start putting up press kits somewhere on Uranus Street for the event as such. and as early Monday morning we settle in the Ro Opera to receive the guests, the press and the credit for it.
There follow trainings and debates - especially enjoyed the Management panel admitting to needing and urging PR and glimpses of the Comunication and Culture discussion in the afternoon. HRP arguing against adevertising in the "etroit-ness" of a book, Tritonic arguing back, Geo Moisescu moderating. And we curiously spotting some future sponsors for some future projects.
The second day grasps CSR and gives us a preview of Evaluation in PR by mercury spilling (Lu Williams with L.C. Williams and Associates made his case!). Multivitamin in my glass, I'm off to the Protocol Room and then to this room in the back designed to artists' use (blushing with flattery). Enjoying the lit glass and laughters with the girls. Together we dress and welcome some more guests in the foyer. We position in the ball room. And are the first to climb on stage. I trip, hardly noticeable. Bortun shakes and Thomas kisses three times. Book and diploma receiving. Group hug on the corridor and setting higher, highest standards. Some more picture taking and back to the ball room for further awarding. Eva din Plescoi, the Practice and Carpatcement and, yet again, Mungiu. Thomas trotting the stage, UK Tony Meehan MC-ing,Vlad and Luisa awarding, light-shed upon.
Final thank yous (mine obviously go to the "co-leagues", loving Dana Dimitriu and a highlight to inspirational Chirilov!) and cocktail in the foyer on the left. Brie with grapes and wine. Both red and white. Some more running in the back corridors of the Ro Opera, drinks and farewell with Peter.
Wednesday we move to Citibank in Victoriei, as to attend Louis Williams' training on Evaluation. Brief introduction by all and sundry as ice-breakers, expectations and diaporamas. Techniques, soft soundings, car-surveys, samplings and content analysis. Some hyper informative 7 h.
By and large, an uncanny, somewhat surprising location playing host to actual and factual themes, credited to all the speakers-so accurate and overt. Plus a rich exchange with both the media and the participants. To all intents and purposes, an all consuming and all embracing semaine des RPs.
vendredi 19 octobre 2007
On Record and Boundary Braking
"New York 18/10/07: Over 38.8 million people, in 110 countries have broken the Guinness World Record – set last year at 23.5 million - for the largest number of people to “STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY” in 24 hours.
For 24 hours from 9pm GMT on the 16th of October people around the world from all walks of life came together in their schools, streets, market places, in front of government buildings and local councils, in workplaces and houses of worship, at sports and cultural events and at public landmarks to demonstrate their frustration that we still live in a world where 50,000 people die daily from preventable causes. The mass mobilization provided a platform for global civil society seeking more active involvement in the current aid architecture debate, debt cancellation processes, trade negotiations and public accountability monitoring. The largest numbers of people who took part in this mobilization came from developing countries."
and particularly in Ro
Early morning led us to Scoala Centrala, at half break, where, technically supported by an amplifier and a powerful station we "tamed" some 385 students-from 1st graders to the an incisive, yet cute African high schooler... Properly briefed on the event beforehand, all children embraced the cause with might and main, hollering the slogan of the campaign perfectly synchronized.
One cab fair later, we gathered masses in the gym at Jean Monet. An entire-and "just arrived"- collection of Converse was standing up against poverty. A 645 A list speaking out.
During the following break, we took on I.L.Caragiale high school and rounded up another 658 participants on the football court. One tell-tale later, laughters and hands-spread.
We return to Scoala Centrala in the early afternoon- some more 300 students joining and fairly enjoying our activity. Contre plongees from quaint balconies and name gathering.
a total of 1963 participants on our side.
Further, a highlight and a thank-you parade to mom:
So keen on the event, she wrap-advertised the "Stand Up" and practiced some jumping of her own with half of Cr.
Plus similar activities held in Cluj, Sibiu CCE07 and Galati.
Here's to braking records!
and,amidst, to supporting Mdgs!
Complete Photo Gallery at:
http://www.standagainstpoverty.org/en/photos
"New York 18/10/07: Over 38.8 million people, in 110 countries have broken the Guinness World Record – set last year at 23.5 million - for the largest number of people to “STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY” in 24 hours.
For 24 hours from 9pm GMT on the 16th of October people around the world from all walks of life came together in their schools, streets, market places, in front of government buildings and local councils, in workplaces and houses of worship, at sports and cultural events and at public landmarks to demonstrate their frustration that we still live in a world where 50,000 people die daily from preventable causes. The mass mobilization provided a platform for global civil society seeking more active involvement in the current aid architecture debate, debt cancellation processes, trade negotiations and public accountability monitoring. The largest numbers of people who took part in this mobilization came from developing countries."
and particularly in Ro
Early morning led us to Scoala Centrala, at half break, where, technically supported by an amplifier and a powerful station we "tamed" some 385 students-from 1st graders to the an incisive, yet cute African high schooler... Properly briefed on the event beforehand, all children embraced the cause with might and main, hollering the slogan of the campaign perfectly synchronized.
One cab fair later, we gathered masses in the gym at Jean Monet. An entire-and "just arrived"- collection of Converse was standing up against poverty. A 645 A list speaking out.
During the following break, we took on I.L.Caragiale high school and rounded up another 658 participants on the football court. One tell-tale later, laughters and hands-spread.
We return to Scoala Centrala in the early afternoon- some more 300 students joining and fairly enjoying our activity. Contre plongees from quaint balconies and name gathering.
a total of 1963 participants on our side.
Further, a highlight and a thank-you parade to mom:
So keen on the event, she wrap-advertised the "Stand Up" and practiced some jumping of her own with half of Cr.
Plus similar activities held in Cluj, Sibiu CCE07 and Galati.
Here's to braking records!
and,amidst, to supporting Mdgs!
Complete Photo Gallery at:
http://www.standagainstpoverty.org/en/photos
lundi 15 octobre 2007
lundi 10 septembre 2007
On Delta Fest, 1st edition
Context: cramming Otopeni the 1st day- picking up for the vocal in Sofa Surfers and Dj Food. Coffee, road tips and trips. 4p.m. Picking up for U.N.K.L.E.(actually had a sheet of paper with the exact text, strengthening the idea and boosting up my own ego). 15 persons later, we were off to the hotel, within rooms, plus issue management, off to restaurant. And a late pick up for the Scratch Perverts. Not as perverted!
Second day- we’re off early for the Delta. 6 hours driving. Mock-making up words for Scrabble. 4 times stopping for coffee and smokes (“rock and roll” they say!) and one speed boat away from Bucharest, we arrive. Carriage via stage already brimful of instruments. Drinking and dining among Premiums, guitars and wires. Spontaneous sea and late sound check. Seeking a raider and putting up the play list previously discussed. Rounding all 15 of them up and attacking the stage. Intro by Rich. Cameleonical or sheer revelation? and The James," f"-ing personal. 2nd Rich with Gavin on stage. Paul managing the comps, Lucio the visuals and plotting. Mike also gravitating on stage. 1 hour or so of unleashing energies and guitars. Empathising, running the stage and ruling the audience.Overall, flamboyant performance!
Exchange- Everything within the “f” family, spastic moves and real time feedback from the audience. Late Q&A in the gazebo- smoking on deep purple and incubus.
Shedding light on the shows, the overall experi
ence, on the concept in itself.
Day 3- we awake late, we leave late, we have coffee ever later. Raining heavily. In the background, I fight for putting up an all weather plan. And on an alternative road to the alternative highway. We surprisingly arrive in time. Scratch is up for Amsterdam and then London, while my 15 for P CDG. We fetch coffee, lose and find our luggage, we boast in “check in” and manipulate in “extra luggage”. And we’re… they’re off.
Context: cramming Otopeni the 1st day- picking up for the vocal in Sofa Surfers and Dj Food. Coffee, road tips and trips. 4p.m. Picking up for U.N.K.L.E.(actually had a sheet of paper with the exact text, strengthening the idea and boosting up my own ego). 15 persons later, we were off to the hotel, within rooms, plus issue management, off to restaurant. And a late pick up for the Scratch Perverts. Not as perverted!
Second day- we’re off early for the Delta. 6 hours driving. Mock-making up words for Scrabble. 4 times stopping for coffee and smokes (“rock and roll” they say!) and one speed boat away from Bucharest, we arrive. Carriage via stage already brimful of instruments. Drinking and dining among Premiums, guitars and wires. Spontaneous sea and late sound check. Seeking a raider and putting up the play list previously discussed. Rounding all 15 of them up and attacking the stage. Intro by Rich. Cameleonical or sheer revelation? and The James," f"-ing personal. 2nd Rich with Gavin on stage. Paul managing the comps, Lucio the visuals and plotting. Mike also gravitating on stage. 1 hour or so of unleashing energies and guitars. Empathising, running the stage and ruling the audience.Overall, flamboyant performance!
Exchange- Everything within the “f” family, spastic moves and real time feedback from the audience. Late Q&A in the gazebo- smoking on deep purple and incubus.
Shedding light on the shows, the overall experi
ence, on the concept in itself.Day 3- we awake late, we leave late, we have coffee ever later. Raining heavily. In the background, I fight for putting up an all weather plan. And on an alternative road to the alternative highway. We surprisingly arrive in time. Scratch is up for Amsterdam and then London, while my 15 for P CDG. We fetch coffee, lose and find our luggage, we boast in “check in” and manipulate in “extra luggage”. And we’re… they’re off.
Here’s their upcoming:
September- Singapore, Tokyo and Croatia
October- UK, London, then US NY up to
November kicking off in China and rounding up in the UK.
Enjoy!
September- Singapore, Tokyo and Croatia
October- UK, London, then US NY up to
November kicking off in China and rounding up in the UK.
Enjoy!
Credits photos:
vendredi 7 septembre 2007
24 juillet 2007
recipe
i was thinking about relationships the other day and came to realise 3 important steps in each and every relationship:
the first time you organise an event together (or assist at) and here the range can vary- an ambiental concert given by the kids within the belgian embassy, a qbp, a bumpy road together in a the back of a van with press releases flying all over, a trip to snowy giron on a sunday...
then there comes the time when you take your coffee mug over- which can be grasped as either marking your territory or just assuring basic igienical conditions....
and last- the first time you order Chinese together- ....waiting for the order (in the least 3 hours!) ..then enjoying it and wishing for water....
a 4th-optional- moment might be the first time you enjoy the other's liitle delicacies- spotted banannas or chocolate with chili filling are only two examples.
enjoy!
recipe
i was thinking about relationships the other day and came to realise 3 important steps in each and every relationship:
the first time you organise an event together (or assist at) and here the range can vary- an ambiental concert given by the kids within the belgian embassy, a qbp, a bumpy road together in a the back of a van with press releases flying all over, a trip to snowy giron on a sunday...
then there comes the time when you take your coffee mug over- which can be grasped as either marking your territory or just assuring basic igienical conditions....
and last- the first time you order Chinese together- ....waiting for the order (in the least 3 hours!) ..then enjoying it and wishing for water....
a 4th-optional- moment might be the first time you enjoy the other's liitle delicacies- spotted banannas or chocolate with chili filling are only two examples.
enjoy!
19 décembre 2006
ELLESistence
Event : « Elles » Exibition, by Pierre Yves Ginet, Musée de Déportation de Lyon November 2006Expectations induced by the affiche- “Exister, Resister. Ici et ailleurs”. Surpassing the stereotype of woman-victim, woman-minority-to-be-protected- at all-times.Also, I expected a certain female resistence, partly due to the location in itself- Musee de Resistence.Walls brimful of pictures continuing bluntly into other walls. Wrong choice of trajectory, from my part. First seen “Resister”- “Ni putes, ni sumises”. “Fière”. Then, “survivre”, “exister”. At the border of various, global experiences.Frightening ones, more often than not.Genre :Photojournalism.PhotographyPortraits, landscapes.Americain plans of kurd women or “plongés” on the “mères” in “Place de Mai”.Press pack grasped beforehand announcing the fact that the photographer focussed on our mixt society « dont l’histoire se conjuge au feminin comme au masculin ». 120 pictures of power and distinction, from 27 countries.The experience in itself: 20 pictures more or less of power, numberless the ones showing women in pain, sterilised, scarred….Surviving and perpetually reconstructing.Soar taste of womanhood.Some themes more exploited than others.In terms of organisation, not that coherent the disposal of the pictures- other than their being rounded up by geographical region…Generally acknowledged the association of text-image (“mot et image- c’est comme chaise et table- si vous voulez mettre à table, vous avez besoin des deux “- J.L.Godard), too exploited though here- I recognize de urge of having a proper historical and cultural background, but however feel somewhat constrained by the « legend » annexed to the image, thus blurring the informational role of a picture in itself. And subsequently, minimising the role of an active viewer.Speaking time (quantity, quality):2 h or so.Beginning staircase and discussions. Grasping his “demarche”- choosing a theme, packing and leaving for remote areas, contacting local NGOs, following a “fixer”- interpreter, translator and surprising situations, experiences, glances.Grasping some pictures and themes, as to find out their finality (for the photographer as both an individual and as a professional).ExchangeWe- presenting him to his work.Our position probably not too skilfully abused of.A conclusion in terms of pleasure & instruction?Saluting the creation of the association “Femmes ici et ailleurs” around this particular project. Conscience of feminist movements in France and around the globe (Place des Mères- “mon fils biologique c’est transforme en 30 000 enfants…”).Interesting also the point of view behind the lens.Yet, despite all these attempts, I feel a scarlet letter still there….
ELLESistence
Event : « Elles » Exibition, by Pierre Yves Ginet, Musée de Déportation de Lyon November 2006Expectations induced by the affiche- “Exister, Resister. Ici et ailleurs”. Surpassing the stereotype of woman-victim, woman-minority-to-be-protected- at all-times.Also, I expected a certain female resistence, partly due to the location in itself- Musee de Resistence.Walls brimful of pictures continuing bluntly into other walls. Wrong choice of trajectory, from my part. First seen “Resister”- “Ni putes, ni sumises”. “Fière”. Then, “survivre”, “exister”. At the border of various, global experiences.Frightening ones, more often than not.Genre :Photojournalism.PhotographyPortraits, landscapes.Americain plans of kurd women or “plongés” on the “mères” in “Place de Mai”.Press pack grasped beforehand announcing the fact that the photographer focussed on our mixt society « dont l’histoire se conjuge au feminin comme au masculin ». 120 pictures of power and distinction, from 27 countries.The experience in itself: 20 pictures more or less of power, numberless the ones showing women in pain, sterilised, scarred….Surviving and perpetually reconstructing.Soar taste of womanhood.Some themes more exploited than others.In terms of organisation, not that coherent the disposal of the pictures- other than their being rounded up by geographical region…Generally acknowledged the association of text-image (“mot et image- c’est comme chaise et table- si vous voulez mettre à table, vous avez besoin des deux “- J.L.Godard), too exploited though here- I recognize de urge of having a proper historical and cultural background, but however feel somewhat constrained by the « legend » annexed to the image, thus blurring the informational role of a picture in itself. And subsequently, minimising the role of an active viewer.Speaking time (quantity, quality):2 h or so.Beginning staircase and discussions. Grasping his “demarche”- choosing a theme, packing and leaving for remote areas, contacting local NGOs, following a “fixer”- interpreter, translator and surprising situations, experiences, glances.Grasping some pictures and themes, as to find out their finality (for the photographer as both an individual and as a professional).ExchangeWe- presenting him to his work.Our position probably not too skilfully abused of.A conclusion in terms of pleasure & instruction?Saluting the creation of the association “Femmes ici et ailleurs” around this particular project. Conscience of feminist movements in France and around the globe (Place des Mères- “mon fils biologique c’est transforme en 30 000 enfants…”).Interesting also the point of view behind the lens.Yet, despite all these attempts, I feel a scarlet letter still there….
Tony Morrison by Villa Gillet
As far as context,Best US book published in the last 25 years. Nobel prize winner. Highest of expectations.Bilingual highschool hosts. Culture lyonnaise assize. Window grasping.Theme/ TopicComplete works.Latest exhibition “Etranger chez soi” “mise en scène” at the Louvre. Slavery, urban life, jazz, omniscient narrator versus“characters hors livre”.Speaker(s)Credits for co-organisers. Partnership with “Progres” for “les Assises”. Cute (though neither curly, nor blond) Chartreaux host. Intrusive translator and “Le Monde” journalist in direct contact with “the” narrator.OrganizationGood use of space reported to the cramming crowd.Flawless, overall.Speaking time (quantity)2 h or so. 4 pages read and felt in 20 soothing minutes.Speaking time (quality)A plus for the sound. Reading excerpt from “Jazz”. Public deeply engrossed. A voice ruling a room. Reaps of applauses.ExchangeQ& A with “le Monde” journalist. Help with homework (biblical reference and “522”) for students of Chartreaux.Conclusion in terms of pleasure & instruction1st account on Toni Morrison and her works- in Med Cult class. Individual reading. Grasping exhibition in Paris.Style acknowledged.“I would love to have her as a story teller…….”
As far as context,Best US book published in the last 25 years. Nobel prize winner. Highest of expectations.Bilingual highschool hosts. Culture lyonnaise assize. Window grasping.Theme/ TopicComplete works.Latest exhibition “Etranger chez soi” “mise en scène” at the Louvre. Slavery, urban life, jazz, omniscient narrator versus“characters hors livre”.Speaker(s)Credits for co-organisers. Partnership with “Progres” for “les Assises”. Cute (though neither curly, nor blond) Chartreaux host. Intrusive translator and “Le Monde” journalist in direct contact with “the” narrator.OrganizationGood use of space reported to the cramming crowd.Flawless, overall.Speaking time (quantity)2 h or so. 4 pages read and felt in 20 soothing minutes.Speaking time (quality)A plus for the sound. Reading excerpt from “Jazz”. Public deeply engrossed. A voice ruling a room. Reaps of applauses.ExchangeQ& A with “le Monde” journalist. Help with homework (biblical reference and “522”) for students of Chartreaux.Conclusion in terms of pleasure & instruction1st account on Toni Morrison and her works- in Med Cult class. Individual reading. Grasping exhibition in Paris.Style acknowledged.“I would love to have her as a story teller…….”
Fete Lumieres by Citroen
1st notice on this, again at Mediation Culturelle class, and on “etu”. No experience whatsoever in the field, however interest and curiosity. Brimful of enthusiasm, sent “e-mail of intention”.
Feedback, followed by a first encounter. 4 people. First ideas stemmed when seeing the showroom. Creativity restrained by lack of budget. Several weeks of non-communication, followed by a tight deadline. Coffee in Bellecour and project-based-discussions. Unanimous idea of overusing their “institutional” colours (perhaps also degrade?).Tissues, retro projectors, diaporama of ancient headquarters and Citroen models? Still priceless….(sic!)Latter account to the "siege" where all our attempts at imagination and innovation are un dercut by lack of budget. Discuss issue also in class. And coffee again. Carol’s active participation. And yet another joint visit at the “siege”. Still without a budget, we brainstorm some more. We even lower our prices (7000 down to 1000, these also taken up by an association), and with them our expectations.Coherence of ideas with Carol. Diversion “Citroen seen by Picasso, Cezanne, Matisse”. Yet Citroen C4 put on the spotlight as their latest. We begin. Excursion to Bron to cut offlittle cars in black , thick paper ( this due to an apparent lack of red paper on the Lyon market).4 laughs later, we meet at the showroom. We fiercely carry reproprojectors, we skillfully use a cutter in “producing” yet another car in the same black paper. “Wrapping” neons. Carol to provide us with the proper training. Music in the background, the director and other visitors /buyers to see us. And “fils”, and cables, and wires.Sticking up the little cartoon cars on the lateral windows, while unsticking a bad commercial for “Eurocasion” from the very same glass.Retroprojecteurs in our backs, so as to create a difuse redish light. We go up and start hanging neons. Pretty much like hanging Xmas decorations. Slightly heavier….We “branche”. 1st defeat: 3 neons do not work. We – women- panic. Yet Carol fixes the problem instantly. We boast.Until we see it globally light up for the 1st day of “fete Lumieres”. The “R” not working since times immemorial and the obvious lack of emphasis on their classical logo, which we- thus uselessly- tried to recreate physically and temporarily “playing” with dispearsed neons.The redish light proved not to be very effective either- as they were positioned too low on the floor, so that their presence could be noticeable from a far.Thus, the impression of nothing new in the disposal of the showroom!And, unfortunately, no one could stay forever in front of the building – a plus for the building as such- as to explain the initial concept, the harsh work conditions of work and –subsequently- the final touch(believe me, I tried to for a few hours!)
1st notice on this, again at Mediation Culturelle class, and on “etu”. No experience whatsoever in the field, however interest and curiosity. Brimful of enthusiasm, sent “e-mail of intention”.
Feedback, followed by a first encounter. 4 people. First ideas stemmed when seeing the showroom. Creativity restrained by lack of budget. Several weeks of non-communication, followed by a tight deadline. Coffee in Bellecour and project-based-discussions. Unanimous idea of overusing their “institutional” colours (perhaps also degrade?).Tissues, retro projectors, diaporama of ancient headquarters and Citroen models? Still priceless….(sic!)Latter account to the "siege" where all our attempts at imagination and innovation are un dercut by lack of budget. Discuss issue also in class. And coffee again. Carol’s active participation. And yet another joint visit at the “siege”. Still without a budget, we brainstorm some more. We even lower our prices (7000 down to 1000, these also taken up by an association), and with them our expectations.Coherence of ideas with Carol. Diversion “Citroen seen by Picasso, Cezanne, Matisse”. Yet Citroen C4 put on the spotlight as their latest. We begin. Excursion to Bron to cut offlittle cars in black , thick paper ( this due to an apparent lack of red paper on the Lyon market).4 laughs later, we meet at the showroom. We fiercely carry reproprojectors, we skillfully use a cutter in “producing” yet another car in the same black paper. “Wrapping” neons. Carol to provide us with the proper training. Music in the background, the director and other visitors /buyers to see us. And “fils”, and cables, and wires.Sticking up the little cartoon cars on the lateral windows, while unsticking a bad commercial for “Eurocasion” from the very same glass.Retroprojecteurs in our backs, so as to create a difuse redish light. We go up and start hanging neons. Pretty much like hanging Xmas decorations. Slightly heavier….We “branche”. 1st defeat: 3 neons do not work. We – women- panic. Yet Carol fixes the problem instantly. We boast.Until we see it globally light up for the 1st day of “fete Lumieres”. The “R” not working since times immemorial and the obvious lack of emphasis on their classical logo, which we- thus uselessly- tried to recreate physically and temporarily “playing” with dispearsed neons.The redish light proved not to be very effective either- as they were positioned too low on the floor, so that their presence could be noticeable from a far.Thus, the impression of nothing new in the disposal of the showroom!And, unfortunately, no one could stay forever in front of the building – a plus for the building as such- as to explain the initial concept, the harsh work conditions of work and –subsequently- the final touch(believe me, I tried to for a few hours!)
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