The results, which of course are highly valid and fully representative, can be seen in the following film.

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Thanks once again to everyone who trusted themselves in front of our camera. We’ll invite you all back again for the sequel next year.

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Malta, April 15, 2008 – Red Herring today announced that nugg.ad is a recipient of the Red Herring 100 Europe, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region each year.

We’d like to use this opportunity to thank everyone in the company, our customers, family and friends.

March 20, 2008 – Red Herring today announced that nugg.ad was named a Finalist of Red Herring 100 Europe, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region each year.

“This year’s impressive list of submissions from companies demonstrates Europe’s growing role as a major center of innovation in the global technology sector,” said Red Herring Editor-in-Chief Joel Dreyfuss. “The exceptional accomplishments of European technology startups and entrepreneurs are a testament to the rapid advancements being made in building the European innovation ecosystem.”

Red Herring’s lists of top private companies are an important part of the publication’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay, and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work.

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated several hundred private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. Red Herring will honor the Red Herring 100 Europe Finalist companies at its Red Herring Europe 2008 event. Scheduled for April 14-16, at the Westin Dragonara Resort, this intimate, three-day event is themed “The Pursuit of Disruption” and will explore how European firms are leading the charge in many technology sectors, gaining the competitive advantage, and driving entrepreneurial success in ways that create business opportunities for challengers and incumbents alike.

The event itself has been (and I guess still is) very interesting. Good people, nice location, relaxing atmosphere. Interesting keynotes among others to the shifts in the world economy held by Hamish McRae (The Independent) and discussions about how to adjust to possible or rather necessary changes in the industry like considering user’s needs. I guess Frank and Jesh will be able to tell you more about the contents since I was busy organizing..;)

Anyway, the best of all was of course the after-dinner-party;) sponsored by us:) I reckon everyone liked the German beer we provided, the genuine Bavarian girls (and guy) dressed up with Lederhosen and dirndl dresses … and obviously also the German Oktoberfest hats … as you can see on the photos. Actually part of the decoration, they all-too quickly changed their holder;)

Hence, a good congress which was well organized by a co-operative and helpful DMG and Sopwell House team. It was a pleasure meeting you, guys:)

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Although i am not one of those “Google is evil” guys this really was a shock for me. Because it simply tells us the true story behind the nice and free Google tools like maps, mail, analytics and so on: They really simply want to collect as much data as they can to run more effective ad-programs. If i was running a site that lives from online-marketing this would be my last day with Google Analytics. Of course everyone could choose to say no. But how many will simply press “Accept” without even reading?I have the feeling that they really start to play a different game.

“Thanks to predictive behavioral targeting even our own campaigns kick ass

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Therefore: If you are working at a British based media-agency be sure to participate at getthekeg.nugg.ad.

The rules are relatively easy. Just vote for your company and have all your colleagues do the same. Everything else is explained on the GettheKeg-page.

…but one caught my eye.

Thanks to Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine.com.