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Entries from April 2008

Cigarettes, a can of coke and a pair of sneakers?

April 21st, 2008 · No Comments

At Network PR we love innovation.
With that in mind we bring you the Sneaker Vending Machine.
Onitsuka Tiger has launched the world’s first sneaker vending machine and placed it in
Carnaby Street, London.
The machine can vend 24 pairs in 6 sizes and its rollout is expected across the UK
Hat tip to  Scott Goodson
 

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Tags: Humour

Lonely Planet - Media Crisis goes Online

April 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Yesterday it was reported that one of Lonely Planet guide book authors, Thomas Khonstamm did not travel to one of the countries that he wrote about.  The scandal is sure to be felt at Lonely Planet as it has always been seen as a trusted travel source.
News Ltd reported that Kohnstamm said “They didn’t pay me […]

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Tags: Digital Communication