It’s not easy being me, you know, especially at this time of year. With my esteemed editor already in the swing of his Christmas entertainment schedule – who said the agency lunch is dead? – I’ve been cutting a rather lonely figure here at DecisionMarketing towers.
Now while that might give me plenty of time to build my Christmas pressie wish-list (a few more tips for you: there are some lovely items in the Pandor range, while every girl wants a St. Regis Beijing Otter Travelwrap don’t they? And an Orla Kiely Cat Leather Purse would be simply divine) seeing McKelvey rolling in at 6pm stinking of booze and fags is not exactly everyone’s idea of a dream job.
And yesterday, he was even louder than ever as he staggered through the office door clutching a copy of the revamped Marketing Week, fingering through the pages and berating the new design.
For once, I actually agreed with him though. (Well even I like to appease him sometimes). To be honest my favourite headline had to be “Data Special. All the latest developments”. I bet you data people couldn’t wait to get your mitts on that.
Mind you, its report on “the secret life of Generation Z” was equally fascinating, exposing just what is going on in the minds what is described as one of the most powerful and influential groups of consumers in the world… er, seven to 15-year-olds. Heaven help me, I need a holiday.
Luckily help is it at hand on that front from the gorgeous Marauding Mike (still no word about my DMA Awards ticket from Mr Combemale though). That’s right, our Mike was so chuffed about my get well message last week he’s invited me to his place in Marbella for a pre-Christmas treat.
Now while some girls may be quite worried about the prospect of spending four days – and nights – in the company of this charming man, I have to admit I will be grabbing it with both hands. He reckons I will be happy to play a round of golf with him, but I have got other ideas for his “wood”.
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