12 May 2008

Posted at 20:27h in logies, tv week, youtube by

Last post on the Logies, promise. It's not often that Youtube lets me down. But this time, I can't find a single example of what I want to talk about so I'll have to describe it the best I can. Basically, when an award is announced the winner arrives on stage and makes a quick thank you speech. During this, they often hold their trophy and move their arm up and down, almost raising their prize above their head. This year, I noticed the TV Week logo cleverly placed on the bottom of each trophy whereas previously I cannot remember seeing it there. This sneaky addition placed their logo on screen at least ten times more that night. A clever way to integrate your brand and get some screen time. Too bad the logo is such an eye sore. ...

05 May 2008

Posted at 00:44h in andy lee, chris lilley, hamish blake, logies, summer heights high by

...Not Chris Lilley. Some actress picked it up instead. In what was an incredibly long event, filled with shameless plugs by Nine Network, the biggest disappointment in Australian television history occurred when Chris Lilley was denied the Gold Logie for Summer Height's High. Even Hamish and Andy, comedic gold, seemed to swing and miss tonight. Perhaps they need to stick with their powerhouse radio show? The highlight was, lo and behold, Chris Lilley's Mr G performance. At least they recognised him (and good quality television) by awarding him the Most Popular Actor and Most Outstanding Comedy. Can't wait to see what he does next....