This is a really thoughtful, insightful post on the X-Factor v Rage Against the Machine thing (and a good excuse to put up a picture of Saint Cheryl) and what it really means for music, popular culture and planning campaigns that genuinely capture the public imagination.
As a person I hate the X-Factor, as a planner I admire it...too many people self combust with hatred at its success rather asking what they can learn from it....
(found thanks to John Griffiths)
The problem with so many in adland is they forget their job is to understand, engage and infliltrate the masses - and so while they may find their choices and actions deplorable, there's a hell of a lot to learn from understanding them rather than just criticising them.
Posted by: Rob @ Cynic | December 18, 2009 at 03:58 AM