VikkiChowney

"The first in a series of guest posters, Vikki Chowney from BitchBuzz talks about her experiences as a guest blogger at the G20 summit, recently held in London.

I’d always assumed that one of the main reasons I’d been asked to join the G20Voice project was my interest in climate change and the reduction of carbon that is apparent within my day-to-day blogging, as well as my evangelism of Global Cool. One of the main goals for The London Summit was to discuss the effect of both of these issues on the economy and to report on what would be put in place to help deal with the results...."

Click through to read the full post on the Global Cool blog and keep your eyes peeled for some exciting news that we'll be announcing next week

"Since spending last Thursday thoroughly entrenched in G20, I’ve no doubt in my mind that it was landmark event for the communications industry. Despite the hundreds of media hubs dedicated to mainstream media, for the first time, bloggers were given the same accreditation and access to politicians, world leaders and briefings as the rest..."

Click through to read the full piece on 'Food for thought', the Six Degrees blog

If there's ever a question bound to put a smile on my face, it would be; 'will you make me a playlist?'

It's no secret that I'm a massive music fan with a slight penchant for electro, so when asked to contribute a ten-strong collection to support MTV and The Body Shop's Yes Yes Yes campaign, there was only really one answer.

The companies are teaming up for good reason too, as the blog says;

"Right now, there are over 33 million people living with HIV and AIDS around the world – and that figure is increasing every minute of every day. So what’s driving this figure up? Simple answer – for the most part, people having unsafe sex. Crazy, isn’t it. That’s why, this year, MTV and the Body Shop are asking you to say YES to safe sex. By this one simple step, you’ll be making a stand – a stand that says you’re ready to tackle this epidemic with action that will make a difference."

I have to say, the last time MTV and TBS tied up to launch the campaign above, I may have bought several (hundred). I gave myself full permission to over-indulge though, as proceeds from each sale goes to The Staying Alive Foundation (an MTV AIDS charity that helps young people set up grass roots projects in their communities). I'm sure the new version is just as delicious, but you can always buy online and check for yourself for just £5.

Check out my full playlist here, with a click through to open and play directly via Spotify

"Several months ago, I pledged to write a post on an inspiring woman in technology for Ada Lovelace Day. Suw Charman-Anderson created the pledge, as she felt that now is the right time to draw attention to women excelling in technology. As she says herself..."

Click through to read the full post on the 'Food for thought' blog