I think we can all agree it is a pretty weird time for everyone. Isolation, social-distancing, extreme use of hand sanitizer and working from home are the new norm. For me, starting a new job just as the country went into lockdown could have been...
At the moment, it is safe to say that most of us are either working from home or know someone that is. The whole transition has been somewhat overwhelming, especially for those who are used to the buzz of a city-based, hectic working environment. Luckily,...
[video width="1200" height="630" mp4="https://www.xl-comms.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Astro-Slide-GIF-for-Xl-030420.mp4"][/video] A new stellar product Around a month ago, I was sworn to secrecy by our client Planet Computers, a maker of smartphones with physical keyboards attached. The company was soon to be launching a third device, this time going ‘all in’ with the...
My son’s and wife’s birthdays are exactly 18 days apart. On his birthday we enjoyed his first legal pint of beer at a local pub. On my wife’s, the country was effectively placed into lockdown. This is one of the starkest ways in which I, like...
The rapid evolution of technology has fundamentally changed how we travel in the 21st century. From ride-hailing apps for smartphones to the advent of sub-orbital and eVTOL passenger aircraft. Despite these impressive advancements, one area of the industry that has seen little progress is inclusive...
Each year, Valentine’s Day dominates our social platforms and news channels. Some spend it with their significant other, others with a friend (yes, Galentine’s Day is a thing) or perhaps it is simply spent alone. Either way, there is no shying away from the fact...
“Eat the frog first” I bet that’s not the first thing you think to yourself when you get into work? Mark Twain once said that if the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the...
Making the move from a city-based, consumer PR agency to XL Communications has been a bold decision for me, as I’ve had to make a relatively quick transition into the world of technology. Having just completed my first week, it’s safe to say that I’m...