Richard Ling
Blogging here is a first for me so perhaps I should start by telling you a little about myself? My name is Richard Ling and I’m one of this year’s Diversity Production Trainees. I’ve been on the scheme for 2 months now; working at Mint Digital, attending Channel 4 training sessions, meeting lots of people and just generally having a great time.
So… what knowledge could such an inexperienced media foetus such as I have to impart?
Well today I’d like to talk about love and how quickly it can be spread around the web (not to be confused with other forms of web love which will not be covered here, sorry to disappoint). I hereby wish to express the idea of Showing Love to get Love! Shouting from this 4 Talent platform I’d like to announce my appreciation for some of the people and ideas I’ve had the privilege of encountering, so far, as a trainee.
The Worst Kept Secret is a blog by social media king Andrew Davis. Meeting Andrew helped me to understand that this year I just need to get out there through any means possible. I guess this blog is very much his doing so if you don’t like it, blame him @andrew_davis!
I don’t even like football *gasp* but Football3s is the only thing besides Pro Evo that gets me involved with the sport. Personally being one of those guys that watch TV whilst using a laptop, Mint Digital’s 2 screen football game really appealed to me.
As a longstanding member of the bopping your head at your desk crew I’d like to let you know about SpotifiTunes. Developed by Mint’s very own @PhilNash this tool allows you use your iTunes library to generate a whole bunch of artist/band links to fuel your Spotify. Bop away but check your chair is screwed up tight!
Love here is not unrequited so add me @nerdbanite and drop by the website Nerdbanite.com (always looking for people to get involved with this). Invite me to events and if you see me at the bar you are most definitely allowed to buy me a drink (or 4)!
Richard