The world's toughest media job or the adventure of a lifetime?
Us journalists often get sent to cover unusual events or mildly risky situations, putting nerves aside to experience whatever it is we're reporting on, all in the pursuit of a good story. This might take up three hours of the day, after which we can go home, put our feet up and have a nice cup of tea.
Brand Republic Digital Awards unveils new format
The Brand Republic Digital Awards is redefining the traditional awards ceremony with a brand new format for 2015.
Taking the creative internship to a whole new level
It all started in an elevator. The best ideas tend to, I'm told.
The Sun goes all Buzzfeed on us
On the day The Sun unveils its new website dedicated to May's General Election, I'm asking: isn't it about time we installed GoPros on all our politicians?
Facebook clarifies content standards. No butts.
All tech eyes may still be on Texas for SXSW, but Google has its sights on Leeds.
Brands get busy for Comic Relief
It might be all about the red noses in the UK today, but in Texas the chat is all silicon chefs and 3D printed snacks.
SXSW hacks - useful even if you're attending via Twitter
The annual tech pilgrimage is about to kick off. Here's all the good stuff to get you prepared, plus four other things you need to know today.
The day #fracas became part of our lexicon
Jezza is at it again. Meanwhile, our thoughts are unexpectedly turning to a place where Twitter isn't allowed, but where there's dancing and wood-fire hot tubs...
Valentino and a really, ridiculously good-looking surprise
From surprise runway appearances in Paris to lesser high-fashion brand stunts in London, here are the five things you need to know today.
Anyone got the time?
Today's online conversation may have been dominated by a certain watch, but it's not the only new wrist-wear on the market.
The importance of women in marketing
Proving how much can change in a week, #TheDress has become a force for social good. Here are the rest of your top Friday take-outs.
Vince Vaughn proves he's of good stock
It's all about design and digital in today's 18.05. Here are the five things you need to know today.
Disruptor: Ollie Bishop, founder of digital agency Roast
Having begun his career at Espotting Media in 2000, Ollie Bishop has gone on to found no less than five businesses.
It's quite literally pizza time
From pizza on the go to blogging the General Election, here are the five things you need to know today.
Ikea just made MDF a whole lot more techy
Ever since reading the news of M&C Saatchi's new ad for the Conservative party, team BR has been plagued by a certain earworm. Here are more important pieces of news.
Brand purpose, and how to survive at #MWC15
Monday: Characterised at BR Towers by crisp spring sunshine, conversations about Brazilian carnival and lots of tech chat. Here are the five things you really need to know.
Friday's lesson? We should all be more unprofessional
What kind of time is 18:05 to you? Home time? Carry on working time? Bloody big glass of wine time? At Brand Republic we know it's often time to recoup, when the day's meetings are over and you can catch up on the most important developments of the day. Our 18:05 digest brings you the five things you need to know at the end of every day. Whether it's the top news stories, what's trending on social, what the wider media is saying or irreverent inspiration for your journey home - we've got it covered. And don't worry, we'll keep it short.
Disruptor: Tabitha Goldstaub, co-founder of Rightster
Goldstaub started out as video syndication director at London-based content studio T5m, distributing exclusive event coverage, celebrity interviews and branded content online. Her experience led to co-founding online video distribution and marketing network Rightster in 2011, where she is also platform product manager.
Brand Republic Digital Awards extends entry deadline
The deadline for the 2015 Brand Republic Digital Awards has been extended to 12 March.
Madonna falls and other, more interesting, news
What kind of time is 18:05 to you? Home time? Carry on working time? Bloody big glass of wine time? At Brand Republic we know it's often time to recoup, when the day's meetings are over and you can catch up on the most important developments of the day. Our 18:05 digest brings you the five things you need to know at the end of every day. Whether it's the top news stories, what's trending on social, what the wider media is saying or irreverent inspiration for your journey home - we've got it covered. And don't worry, we'll keep it short.