Forget Milk

Branding Romania

Lee Wilkins — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:50:55 +0000

Today saw the launch of Captivating Romania.

CaptivatingRomania.com is the first place you should have in mind when you’re thinking of travelling to Romania, or simply when you need some inspiration for things to do while you’re there. CaptivatingRomania inspires, captivates, informs. Find out from your friends where they’ve been and what places they recommend. Share your experiences with them.

News quickly spread through the Twittosphere about how its now competing with the likes of Unseen Romania, Turismatic (launching next week) and other online portals out there covering Romania.

I have a big fucking bone to pick here.

We as a country can’t even re-brand (ok, brand) ourselves with a budget in excess of €4m. So how are the likes of these 3 players mentioned above actually competing?

What are they competing for?

Don’t get me wrong here, I am friends with the creators of each of the three projects and I admire their individual efforts in this space and I wish them each much much success. What they are collectively doing is giving Romania a face. A face that €4m and thousands of wasted hours on consultants can’t even achieve.

I had a conversation based around this subject last week last week.

It went along the lines of:

“We should create a collective network of talented people and work on this Romania branding exercise.”

“The Romanian Government is hiring muppet’s who have zero experience in Branding/Re-Branding a single country, and we are working with people (our company advisors) who have successfully re-branded two of the largest nations in the WORLD!”

I beg you all to stop this retarded shit about competition on everything that is launched. Imagine the greater benefits of 3 different views on Romania. That is not competition, that is greatness and innovation from the people behind the projects.

Move on, there is nothing else to see here, unless you want to talk serious € and actually do something about branding this nation.

p.s. don’t be afraid to comment!

technorati tags: captivating+romania+unseen+romania+turismatic+romania

Obama Win?

Lee Wilkins — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:40:01 +0000

American Stories, American Solutions from Lee Wilkins on Vimeo.

My knowledge and real in-depth understanding is pretty much on the slim-to-none side as of recent.

But what I do know is enough to make me believe and understand that with an Obama/Biden administration things can only go upwards for the folks of America.

The above movie is a 28min clip from the Obama administration. This advert, which is what it is, is clearly a well-thought out process.

A process that will ensure that Obama succeeds.

barackobama, barack+obama, obamabiden, obama08

MotoGP Valencia 2008

Lee Wilkins — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:36:18 +0000

We were kindly invited to attend the MotoGP in Valencia last weekend by the guys over at Team Suzuki

What I can say is that it was a most enjoyable weekend, and opened the door to many many opportunities in the future.

Being there in the Paddock and experiencing more than just the race is something that is hard to describe, I hope the pictures tell a little bit of the story.

Clicking the link above will take you directly to the pictures

Disabling Twitter Tools

Lee Wilkins — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:11:21 +0000

I was using Twitter Tools, a WP plugin, to post my Twitter stream through this blog as posts. I soon found out it was a pain in the ass for most.

Apologies, I have disabled the plugin.

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-21

Lee Wilkins — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

up and at em #
@ramayana_cafe joins twitters, adds me. 9 RON an expresso long? in reply to ramayana_cafe #
keep on rolling: http://vimeo.com/2024427 #
@jasoncalacanis when the dog is still sleeping! in reply to JasonCalacanis #
need a printer who can do a 2 meter banner by tomorrow in Bucharest. Anyone? #
“through the blackberry away and enjoy life” #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-20

Lee Wilkins — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

bumped into @floringrozea whilst in traffic #
sipping a nice coffee. #
@sigheti yep! in reply to sigheti #
@Kathy_Johnson excellent news in reply to Kathy_Johnson #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-19

Lee Wilkins — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

treating the car to a clean! It’ll rain next weekend so I am good #
@mihaidragan I think you already are! in reply to MihaiDragan #
@mihaidragan http://richard.virgin.com he has a new book out. It rocks in reply to MihaiDragan #
@Zoso what does it say? in reply to zoso #
@Zoso funny I owe money? It refers to me? in reply to zoso #
how can any journalist write an article without knowing the truth. are they journalists? #
exporting. and the result: http://is.gd/4mx1 #
Romania’s top 8 richest people are worth €13.64 Billion #
those new apple products look really nice! #
@Kathy_Johnson @dominic_johnson hope all is ok in reply to Kathy_Johnson #
Where is Your Username Registered? http://usernamecheck.com/ #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-18

Lee Wilkins — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

back in the saddle. working on @ceevee specs #
back to using Twhirl #
domain name acquisitions are fun. the process teaches you a lot #
@manafu & @aela big congrats on Prodigy PR - love the name, has a deep, close meaning. much success guys in reply to manafu #
Guru Josh Project - Infinity 2008 http://vimeo.com/1981153 #
@manafu / @aela - Blogging Enhancement Tool gets pictured! http://is.gd/4jfY in reply to manafu #
after: http://is.gd/4jDr (img) #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-17

Lee Wilkins — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

@Zoso could be worse! in reply to zoso #
done editing photo’s #
@larshinrichs mac has right-click too! With apple mouse or any normal mouse in reply to LarsHinrichs #
Vimeo Plus baby yeah! http://vimeo.com/plus #
if any gives a shit about me driving for 24hrs in a round-trip to Debrecen - some movie of night roads here: http://vimeo.com/1992759 2:45am #
@zoso same car, no changes this end. we need to make money before we get new ones! in reply to zoso #
ah crap, a backlog of email. must fix this #
Monty snoring clip - http://vimeo.com/1994038 #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-16

Lee Wilkins — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

waking up with a big headache. #
please welcome Monty (Montgomery) to the family: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilkinslee/2945939165/ #
more Monty pics here: http://flickr.com/wilkinslee #
twitter elite tells me i am Number 1 in Bucharest - 96.2 - must add ” ,romania” for it to work though #
@MihaiDragan problems with some detail pages. alignment issues. in reply to MihaiDragan #
powernap time with Monty #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-15

Lee Wilkins — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

snoop to the d o double g #
bucharest, sinaia, brasov, cluj, debrecen, oradea, cluj, left brasov on way to Bucharest. All in past 36hrs #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-14

Lee Wilkins — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

good morning world #
its all about the macro: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilkinslee/2941286828/ #
been meaning to write a blog post about “Veevo - A Blatant Copy of Vimeo” - still processing thoughts #
banked! #
wow, that day went quick #
leaving to Oradea #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-13

Lee Wilkins — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

good morning #
“don’t fight monday” from Monster http://tinyurl.com/4t7p22 via @summertwin #
banked! #
waiting for @accent #
@danberte bust a cap in their ass in reply to danberte #
vivid +3 saturation ;-) #
time for a nice, long, hot bath, with some salts i think. see ya on the flip side #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-12

Lee Wilkins — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

awesome music video shot with a D90 SLR Camera! http://www.vimeo.com/1890193 #
@filipcte how was Geek Meet TM in the end? in reply to filipcte #
i go away for 10 days and when i return the internet / commercial world is a different place. strange feeling #
@MihaiDragan you need a broker & trader in reply to MihaiDragan #
@diana_apan raising capital, seeing friend’s companies laying people off, etc etc in reply to diana_apan #
@dominic_johnson damn it! in reply to dominic_johnson #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-11

Lee Wilkins — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

leaving sinaia #
anyone else seeing queues at ING? #
catching up on things #
just had a long power nap! #
uploaded some pics from New York City / Long Branch / Atlantic City trip. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilkinslee/ #
is $10 worth really $10? no - but a picture tells you more than think - http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilkinslee/2932781472/ #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-11

Lee Wilkins — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

leaving sinaia #
anyone else seeing queues at ING? #
catching up on things #
just had a long power nap! #
uploaded some pics from New York City / Long Branch / Atlantic City trip. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilkinslee/ #
is $10 worth really $10? no - but a picture tells you more than think - http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilkinslee/2932781472/ #

Editting & Thinking

Lee Wilkins — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:00:57 +0000

editing images and video right now. thinking about some blog posts

D90 Instruction Manual

Lee Wilkins — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:53:52 +0000

I am seeing quite a bit of traffic coming via Google Search for “D90 Manual” and other variants of this term. So I’d thought I’d make it easier for you guys out there.

D90 User’s Manual Download Link

Be sure to leave a comment and let me know if this helped you.

d90+manual / nikon+d90+manual / d90+instruction+manual

Flickr Pics

Lee Wilkins — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:01:40 +0000

be sure to hope on by flickr page for more goodness. Recent uploads include some images from my recent New York City, Atlantic City and Long Branch trips.

Click Me!

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-10

Lee Wilkins — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

home, safe and sound. #
2gb’s of movies to edit and 5gb of pictures to boot too! yipeee! #
nice to see m.twitter.com has replies. Thanks #twitted #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-09

Lee Wilkins — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

@thadk its fixed. removed lens, and put back again. in reply to thadk #
morning all #
boarding to Bucharest from JFK #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-08

Lee Wilkins — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

awake, and getting ready to depart Long Branch #
back in the city #
I am happiest when I have no clue what day of the week it is! #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-07

Lee Wilkins — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

back from Atlantic City - down 350 bones. but a LOT of fun in the past hours. #
hello world #
flash of genius - not so great. preview was enough #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-06

Lee Wilkins — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

@ Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch, New Jersey for the next 3 days. Mmmmm mmmmmm in reply to ocean #
waking up to the sound of the ocean’s waves. #
@esdaniel not me! you would have been invited otherwise :) in reply to esdaniel #
@om congrats (it seems this is all i do, congratulate Om!) in reply to om #
in Atlantic City playing Poker #

Twitter Updates for 2008-10-05

Lee Wilkins — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:59:59 +0000

ok time to go to bed as my peers back home wake up. Tomorrow is travelling day down south of country #