When I quit rugby and basically any kind of competitive sports where I need to run, jump or have some kind of physical contact, I fell lost. Competitive sports were kind of all I had done for the previous 20 years. Every weekend, whether it was football, athletics or rugby, I have taken part in … Continue reading How Lex Griffin revolutionized fitness and communication
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A few shots from Malta
Following the Expo madness (it was positive madness and the best professional time of my life...) I needed to get some rest from everything. I needed some internet detox and more importantly some "people detox." I have been an integrative part of the biggest event of 2015 with peaks of 270.000 visitors in one day...so … Continue reading A few shots from Malta
Why Salsomaggiore Terme is the new Berlin
Follow @marcoRecorder Salsomaggiore Terme is a town and comune in northern Italy. It is located in the province of Parma, in the Emilia-Romagna region, located at the foot of the Apennines. It is a popular Spa town. The water is strongly saline. With its 20.177 inhabitants... OK let me stop there... Salsomaggiore Terme (which happens … Continue reading Why Salsomaggiore Terme is the new Berlin
Is wearable technology in stalemate?
A few weeks ago I was pleasantly invited to Weareable Tech in Turin, a small Expo on wearbale technology. Since I had given a presentation at Glocal News in Varese the day before, I thought I'd kill two pigeons with one stone and make a detour to this beautiful North Italian city to see what's … Continue reading Is wearable technology in stalemate?
Keep calm and get a communication student to therapize you
Somehow unexpectedly, at least three students (that I know of) are now in the process of writing their Master Thesis about the digital communication of the European Union pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. Why do I say unexpectedly? Because, it is a very specific project which requires a lot of research behind the scenes. But … Continue reading Keep calm and get a communication student to therapize you
Grabbing community building by the horns
"This Expo is for those who take it... it's up to you what you make of it." This is what I remember most from my conversations with the other communication managers taking part in this year’s Expo – an unprecedented event which I believe truly changed Italy. And in terms of EU digital communication, I … Continue reading Grabbing community building by the horns
#MyExpo2015 Awards – Best Content Centre
My Expo 2015 Award for Best Content Centre goes to the German Pavilion. TheIR exhibition focuses not only on pioneering projects and solution approaches from politics, business and research, but also on the great dedication from society at large. With many surprising examples, ideas and its motto “Be active”, the Pavilion seeks to awaken the … Continue reading #MyExpo2015 Awards – Best Content Centre
The Legacy of Expo Milan 2015: A Heritage of Innovation, Sustainability, and the Unforgettable Tree of Life
Expo Milan 2015, the international event that took place from May 1 to October 31, 2015, has left a lasting legacy in the city of Milan and the world as a whole. The event, with its central theme "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life," brought together 145 countries and over 20 million visitors, creating a … Continue reading The Legacy of Expo Milan 2015: A Heritage of Innovation, Sustainability, and the Unforgettable Tree of Life
Incontro con le associazioni di categoria sul futuro di Expo
Expo 2015 a Milano è stato un evento straordinario, non solo per la sua portata e per l'enorme partecipazione, ma anche per le opportunità di dialogo e di confronto tra diverse realtà del mondo. Durante la manifestazione, un significativo incontro tra associazioni di categoria ha delineato le prospettive per il futuro di Expo. Nell'ambito dell'Expo, … Continue reading Incontro con le associazioni di categoria sul futuro di Expo
A chat with Radio GIPA about Expo Milan and social communication
It was a real pleasure to be interviewed for Radio GIPA about Expo Milano, the work of the European Union and how we do social communication. Thanks to Tina Tsiskaradze for the opportunity
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