31ST Staff Q&A: Shelley

We've mentioned there's a few new faces at 31ST HQ – but in amongst it, is one of our old favourites – Shelley!

Originally hailing from the UK – bubbly and outgoing Shelley is our Account Manager for clients such as Bacardi, Arnott's and The Nail Lab. Her specialty at 31ST is Visual Display and Merchandising – and she is also a member of the 31ST Social Committee. 

Here we've asked Shelley a few questions to get to know her better... yeaaahh, buddy! (That's her favourite saying, by the way).

1. Any nicknames:

Shells Bells, Chippy (only my parents call me that... random)

2. An average weekend are spent:

Socialising with friends, being out and about, fitness, eating and drinking

3. One thing people don't know about you:

My family's surname was originally 'Bonvino' (which aptly means 'Good Wine' in Italian) 

4. The most played song on your iPod:

Matt Corby and Ed Sheeran, brother!

5. Book you're reading at the moment:

50 Shades of Grey…again!

6. Last SMS you received:

"Do we like this dress for Vegas!?" (with image reference) Sent by one of my girlfriends in the UK via our group chat on WhatsApp

7. Any secret talents:

I can do the splits (although haven't tried for a wee while…)

8. Latest splurge and steal:

Latest Splurge: Shipping my Mercedes SLK over from the UK. Latest Steal: One Teaspoon jeans on sale at half price

9. Favourite holiday destination:

It was Australia, so I moved here

10. What would you do with your last $20

Go out for a drink with someone special to me… and shout them also! 

Some exciting news

Ahhhh twenty-thirteen has started off with a B.A.N.G!

We have super exciting news to share with you all - we are finalists for Adnews' Small Agency of the Year Awards 2012. Can you believe it?! We are still pinching ourselves. Being only three years old we would never have envisaged being recognised - considering we are such young players in this big advertising pond.

Either way, we are so happy and hope we can take out the big gong come the awards night on 28th February - wish us luck!

 

Innovative Augmented Reality Campaign

We at 31ST HQ love the wonders of technology and all things social media!

Which is why we were excited to come across the Australian Defence Force's 'Mobile Medic' – a highly innovative augmented reality mobile application, where users can interact with medically diagnosable outdoor posters.

'Mobile Medic' was culminated to recruit highly skilled medical students in Australia worthy of a Defence Force University Scholarship.

To find the best of the best, applicants were challenged to interact with posters on university campuses across Australia (using their mobile devices) – to virtually correctly diagnose, identify and treat real medical conditions.

Applicants simply point their iPhone or iPad at a 'Mobile Medic' poster of a patient, view an x-ray overlay, use a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heartbeat and view a virtual ultrasound before diagnosing and suggesting treatment options for the ailment and sharing their results on Facebook.

View the clip below to find out more.

31ST Staff Q&A: Annina

Some of you may have noticed that there are a few new faces at 31ST HQ over the 
past year. 

One of these friendly bunch is our Account Manager, Annina. 
A keen surfer girl, Annina originally hails from the exotic Helsinki in Finland. She is our go to girl for clients such as Unilever and AVJennings, whilst being a member of the 31ST Social Committee. With a media background under her belt, Annina is also familiar with the ins and outs of social media. 

Here we've asked Annina a few questions to get to know her better...

1. Describe your tribe:

My Aussie tribe consists of a bunch of lovely friends – no kids, pets or partners to report on at this point in time. The homeland tribe includes my parents and younger brother.

2. An average weekend are spent...

With friends, going to gigs or at the beach surfing

3. All time favourite movie:

Mr. Nobody

4. The most played song on your ipod:

Right now it’s 'Go Don’t Stop' by Mat McHugh (but changes quite frequently)

5. Biggest vice:

Hitting the snooze button on my alarm clock…

6. What superhero ability would you choose:

Teleportation for sure

7. Any secret talents:

I'm fluent in English, Swedish and Finnish

8. Favourite place to eat out:

Japanese or any Asian really – Ms G’s is great

9. Best advice you've been given:

20 years from now you'll be more disappointed by the things you didn't do, than the ones you did do

10. What would you do with your last $20:

Probably spend it on something silly like a new dress or coffees

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Need last minute gift ideas?

Are you still scrambling for last minute X'mas gifts or the office Kris Kringle present? If you're like some of us at 31STHQ – chances are, most of your X'mas shopping has been left to the last minute (either you're time poor or you don't know where to start).

Well no need to panic... 31STHQ have put together a list of our Top 10 favourite creative stocking stuffers to inspire your shop. From geek chic gadgets, handy foodie tools, office gizmos and fashionable accessories – we've got you covered... without breaking the bank. Sweeeeeeet!

Clockwise L-R
Polaroid 300 camera, Typo 'Say Cheese' magnetic picture frames (comes in pink, white and black), Rubik's Cube desk tidy, Fred & Friends 'Food Face' plate, MirrorBook Air compact mirror, Fred & Friends 'Lucha' key covers, Typo 'Alphabet' mug (other letters available), Green Spirit Level cufflinks, MIMOBOT USB flash drive R2-D2, Fred & Friends 'Obsessive Chef' cutting board.

Campbell's Real Stock

We've been doing a heck of a lot of work for Campbell's Real Stock over the last 3 months! Recipe cards, sampling stations, promotions, ads...

We'll share more work over the coming posts but for now, here's our latest promotion for the stock-kings with a killer prize (now closed) along with some great work by our creative team at 31stHQ.

Enough from us, Happy Friday and don't forget to follow us on facebook!