With The Super Mario Bros. Movie smashing all sorts of records, are theatrical movie releases becoming just another part of the overall quest for long-term brand power?
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The #Gentleminions trend was annoying, pointless and probably very short-lived. But it was also a massive missed opportunity for cinemas, who chose instead to be despicable.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers have returned with a double album, and legendary guitarist John Frusciante is back in the band – so why am I nervous?
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Frusciante may be one of the most talented songwriters of his generation – but has his association with the Red Hot Chili Peppers tarnished his reputation?
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Part of the University Teaching Academy’s pathway to a Masters in Higher Education at Manchester Met, FLEX 30 is a 30-credit module which asks participants to create a 3,000 portfolio based around practical activities and reflective learning.
The paper below was submitted in December 2021 and is awaiting a grade (due Feb 2022)
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In support of my first FLEX 30 activity, I observe and participate in a student seminar, using the opportunity to consider the dynamic between myself and my academic colleague – and looking at how I can learn from this as part of my own teaching journey.
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In support of my second FLEX 30 activity, I deliver a workshop presentation designed to give students an overview of basic marketing principles – and reflect on how I create and deliver this content in a classroom environment.
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In support of my FLEX 30 reading and learning, I reflect on Parkin’s Developing Sustainable Resilience in Higher Education (2020) – and how it reframes my own recent experiences as a marketing professional in higher education.
Continue reading “FLEX 30 Exercise: Reflecting on Parkin’s Developing Sustainable Resilience in Higher Education”This week, I was asked by a student what they could do now to get ahead for a future career in marketing. So, while there are a hundred answers I could give, here are five for now…
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OK, so when it comes to reminiscing over dead formats, it’s fair to say I’ve got previous. But my latest format obsession is more practical than nostalgic – and I think I might be on to something.
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