Lovemark Comments

Merlo Coffee

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:38:22 +1300

Merlo ROCKS my world! Unfortunately I’ve just moved countries and they don’t sell my beloved Merlo here…sigh. Not sure how I’m gonna get through my days without it.

Freitag

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:14:19 +1300

Wearing my FREITAG makes me feel more strong and innovative!

Melbourne

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:39:23 +1300

On a network of trams, trains, taxis, buses, ferries and cycle lanes, Melbourne has created a well connected inner city where people ebb and flow to their place of business, home or entertainment. Within the inner city and hugging the Yarra River is South Bank, a place where the arts, the architecture, the Yarra-bankers, the singers, the night-lifers, the rowing eights, the runners and the city dwellers come together to form a place that is mad, silly, crazy and insanely vibrant. By developing the core to stimulate growth, by reversing the neglect of their river and by recognising people need a place that beats 24/7, Melbourne’s South Bank is uniquely inspiring, refreshing and welcoming.

MUJI

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:18:46 +1300

The concept of Muji is just awesome. The brand position's itself as a no-brand. It is beautifully plain; it is emptiness which is full of possibilities. It is about the relationship between you and the product. Love Muji.

Minti

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:16:44 +1300

A wonderfully innovative and playful children's fashion company from Wellington, New Zealand.

Intelligent Armour Limited

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:35:15 +1300

Intelligent Armour Limited have got to be one of the world's leading brands in the field of body armour and tactical wear. They have never let me down and always offer help and advice.

Pustefix

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:07:32 +1300

If I had to choose one item to represent my carefree childhood, it would be the German soap bubbles brand Pustefix. Its barely unchanged package design still puts a smile on my face.

Wish for Rwanda

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:12:31 +1300

Jackie Calder, the founder of 'Wish for Rwanda' is a cancer survivor who encountered survivors of the Rwandan genocide on a study tour to the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' in March 2009. Captivated by the 'Village of Hope' set up by Nicholas Hitimana, the founder of 'Ikirezi Natural Products', an established Lovemark, Jackie determined to raise funds to build and fund a health centre for the Ikirezi widows and orphans and the wider community. On the flight back from Kigali, Jackie shared her dream with a 'dot com millionaire' who was so taken by her passion and obvious competance that he committed to match whatever she raised! Jackie's professionalism as an events organiser is well established in Scotland and her fundraising efforts for breast cancer have a great track record. Jackie's dream is to raise £1million, £1 for every life lost in 100 bloody days in 1994. I see this as a Lovemark of great aspiration.

Bill Strickland

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:03:27 +1300

Author Bill Strickland is one of the world's leading social entrepreneurs. Bill founded the Manchester Bidwell Corporation in a Pittsburgh ghetto following the devastation caused by the assasination of Martin Luther King and the realisation of the potential to change lives by creating learning and working environments that celebrate excellence and beauty. Bill's leadership has inspired thousands of young and old from really tough backgrounds to create a meaningful life through his passion to 'make a difference'. On his remarkable journey, he discovered that focussing on the interests of others is really 'enlightened self interest' and that acts of philanthrophy and charity are the greatest of all Win/Win activities. Now Bill is going global with a dream to create 200 centers of excellence, 100 in USA cities and 100 across the world.

His book is an extraordinary 'Lovemark' as he engages his readers' emotions and respect by distiling the essence of lasting motivation, motivation that positively changes the world, one person at a time. This is not a conventional 'self help' book but more of a demonstration of how receiving and giving 'the experience of being valued' changes everything for the giver and the receiver. A new tale of two cities? One of his dreams is to have a centre in Kigali, Rwanda. Pittsburgh to Kigali, well our imagination tells us that everyplace in the world is found between these two cities, Bill's book is a compelling invitation to join him on the journey!

Little Britain

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:11:42 +1300

I accidentially discovered this great comedy on the German TV programme "Comedy Central" and from then on I never missed an episode. It's wonderful British humor, playing with stereotypes and cliches in a very exaggerated way. Warning: By no means politically correct!