Christmas competition for Global Guru players…a gift from Conversis!
Conversis is a leading UK-based translation agency providing translation and localisation services to international businesses around the world, but that’s not all we do!
We also LOVE to make our customers and friends very happy which is why earlier this year we launched Global Guru – an online game testing peoples international business and cultural knowledge. [...]
What have you included in your communication plans for 2012?
It’s that time of year again for businesses; planning for the year ahead. Preparing the budget consumes the most time and effort (don’t I know it!) often resulting in other plans being pushed to one side. I can hold my hands up and say that I am guilty of this too! But other plans should [...]
Facebook Ads Aren’t Going Away – So Learn How To Use Them!
In 2011 Facebook will sell $2.2 billion worth of ad space, putting it in third place globally behind Google and Microsoft, according to Emarketer.
In fact Facebook ads are becoming so popular that yesterday Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL announced that they have joined forces to advertise on each other’s sites, to help win back some of [...]
Business Brief: Japan
Conversis’ business briefs are a series that give you a quick summary of the social, political, economic and cultural news that you need to be aware of if you’re doing business in a foreign country.
Here’s a snapshot of the information you get in a business brief.
Is Japan a good country to do business in now?
Perhaps, [...]
Steve Jobs!
Gary’s thought for the month
Last week I read with sadness that Steve Jobs has again stepped down as Apple’s Chief Executive. No official reason has been given, but it is widely reported as being as a result of his known on-going health issues. I like Jobs, I like him a lot. In fact he is [...]
Shaking up healthcare advertising!
A guest blog from Faisal Ahmed
With more and more people turning to the web for advice on health, diseases and pharmaceuticals, the power of word of mouth can no longer be ignored.
Currently there are over 150 million people actively searching for healthcare information online and 100 million of these people tell their friends and family about [...]
Meet the Global Guru iPad winners…so far! You could be next!
Over 13,000 Global Guru players have been racking up billions and billions of dollars doing international business deals as they travel from country to country showing off their business and cultural knowledge. Luckily for the Conversis team, there is no chance of bankrupting ourselves as this money is only virtual..Phew!
However, for a few lucky players [...]
Business Brief: Sweden
Conversis’ business briefs are a series that give you a quick summary of the social, political, economic and cultural news that you need to be aware of if you’re doing business in a foreign country.
Here’s a snapshot of the information you get in a business brief.
Is Sweden a good country to do business in now?
Yes, [...]
Business brief: Turkey
Conversis’ business briefs are a series that give you a quick summary of the social, political, economic and cultural news that you need to be aware of if you’re doing business in a foreign country.
Here’s a snapshot of the information you get in a business brief.
Is Turkey a good country to do business in now?
Yes, [...]
Are you a Global Guru or a Culture Flunk (and what does that say about you?)
Have you played Global Guru yet?
For those who don’t know, Global Guru is a quiz that tests your international business prowess by asking you a series of questions while you travel the world making business deals.
You earn money by answering the questions as quickly as possible. The money you earn allows you to [...]
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