Marc Hindley

Stop press: A newspaper is about to be born

This week I learned of the impending launch of a new newspaper for Scotland. Considering the current state of the publishing industry, this might seem a rash move. Only it isn’t. It’s one of the soundest moves any publisher has made in recent years, and the reason it is sound is because its content is going straight onto the web… first. The man behind this yet-to-be-named...

Marc Hindley

A look back at 2009

This year has been rather eventful for me as I continue to forge ahead in my digital ventures. Although I like to think that most of it went to plan, there are a number of things that are worth remembering. Canary Dwarf started the year with a bit of a green tinge. I put forward the company for a environmental award organised by Moray Council. The bid largely highlighted the power-saving programme we have...

Marc Hindley

I'm a twit! Thanks

Just as geek went chic, it looks like being a twit can be a hit, or at least I hope so after officially becoming one this week. Moray Firth Live, the social media project I have been working on over the past six months beat 38 shortlisted twitterers in the Information Service category of the debut Golden Twit awards. And what an honour. A national award for a very small operation. It’s great for me,...