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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

High tech software detects if you really like BBC programmes
Working in digital recruitment in Manchester, and also London, it’s always tempting to glance over and see what the monumental cultural institution of the BBC are up to. Right now the Beeb is setting out to trial 200 people’s reactions to BBC programming with the help of high tech start-up CrowdEmotion. The technology can measure reactions to stimuli and detect emotions such as anger, fear, disgust, happiness and surprise.

The face of a man who is very surprised and quite sad, apparently.
(credit: telegraph)


Executive Vice President of BBC Worldwide, David Boyle said "This is the first study of its kind for BBC Worldwide to measure people's emotional responses to programmes using a technology-led, neuroscience approach.
"CrowdEmotion's ability to capture, record and quantify our audience's emotional attachment and engagement to our TV shows, places BBC Worldwide at the forefront of global audience research and ultimately determines what our fans love to watch."
"With today’s media noisier than ever, we’re here to innovate, bring emotions to life and reshape broadcast media through our findings,” he said.
One of the best ways to gauge sentiment the era offers is social media and the BBC would do well avoid some of the criticism they’ve already suffered this World Cup. Least of all, for the safety of the innocent bystanders, such as the unfortunately named Phil Neville (@philneville on twitter), a radiator fitter from Suffolk who received hatred meant for his namesake. The intended Phil Neville, a slightly better defender and the man who singlehandedly eliminated England from Euro 2000, was torn apart for his 'uninteresting' commentary on England vs Italy.
The BBC has found itself embroiled in a few controversies lately and being able to more accurately judge how the viewers' perceptions are affected by these could significantly change the TV landscape. As increasingly TV is being consumed on devices that point a camera back into your face, the potential for the technology going forwards is obvious and wide-reaching.
To look boldly to the future, or maybe just pure fantasy, for a minute – wouldn’t it be fun if we could decide talent shows with a thumbs up or thumbs down, Roman emperor style? (We are sadly aware that's a bit of a myth though)

"Maximus, your rendition of Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love' was spectacular and I can't wait to see you in the live shows"
(credit: lt.vt)
For now though the BBC is just training webcams onto us to check [spoiler in link] we actually like Sherlock as much as we tweet we do. They’ll roll it out globally, to key markets such as Russia and Australia in the coming months.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Amazon’s 3D smartphone and the rise of the 3D workforce


Online retail giant Amazon is reported to be making a massive departure from the normal stats-hike of smartphone development, as its debut phone, arriving in June, will feature a 3D-capable screen.

This is in sharp contrast to the slowing evolution of established brands in the mobile phone space. Apple, Samsung, HTC and the many others are opting for slight improvements to existing models while the hardware makers are pushing more pixels into the screen at a depth that comes close to imperceptible.

While it’s not an obvious move from the Jeff Bezos led company, it has a precedent, with the Kindle going from curious technological move to (at one point) the second best selling tablet on the planet. 3D is fast becoming the next great step in consumer tech and all the major movers are pushing higher stakes into the game; Facebook have acquired VR start up Oculus Rift, while Microsoft are considering a 3D scanner for inclusion on their next phone. Alongside the software potential, the 3D printing revolution’s continued surge has prompted Fox’s Business division to ask whether it’s set to re-invigorate Amercia’s manufacturing industry.

As a company serving the digital space, the potential disruption and development that 3D proposes is a fascinating situation for us to ponder. As recruitment specialists though we know where there’s development, there’s opportunity and where there’s opportunity there’s jobs. So the stats prove – 3D rendering soared by 43.9% to 2,784 jobs, 3D animation rose by 35.7% to 3,183 jobs and 3D modelling increased 34.5% to 3,230 jobs.

The momentous shift to mobile from desktop continues unabated, with mobile phone jobs increasing by 35.3% to 13,340 positions. That’s only more good news for Amazon who have the chance to effectively own the 3D retail space as they did the online retail space. With a marriage of software, hardware and service in an ecosystem that even lock-in specialists Apple could envy, Amazon could prove to be a very significant dark horse in the race for digital domination.

Within digital jobs though, it hints at a future where certain skill-sets are about to take on another dimension.
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Friday, March 28, 2014

Graduate Recruitment Consultant



Chrysalis is a well established, boutique recruitment consultancy. With a HQ in Central Manchester and a satellite office in Covent Garden, we focus on delivery across digital marketing for global Media Agencies and Online Brands. We are split into 2 distinct areas – one is the account management of expanding enterprises or multinationals while the other is delivering against one-off specialist roles. We are a small team currently, focussed on providing an outstanding service to clients and candidates alike which means our Consultants bill big figures and reap the financial rewards of providing a first class solution.


Role:

You will be working on our London team – based out of Manchester but with travel to London every 2 weeks. Joining a very successful and established desk, you will inherit a great deal of residual business plus be responsible for developing further business opportunities. This role is approx 70% Delivery and Account Management with 30% new business generation. Ideally we are looking for someone with the potential to become a full-time Account Manager within 12 months, to handle existing accounts while potentially building a team to deliver for those accounts. You will be working within Digital Marketing, handling the recruitment needs of SME’s and global Digital Agencies.


As a Recruitment Consultant you will have full responsibility for:
  • Developing new business opportunities for the team 
  • Qualifying jobs 
  • Filling jobs (either personally or with a Resource Consultant) 
  • Relationship management 
  • Developing business within client teams we are yet to forge relationships with 
  • In time, the building of a team to support the level of business being generated 
  • Regular, on-site client contact 


Requirements: 
  • You will be able to interface with clients in a professional and appropriate manner 
  • Either you have worked in Digital Marketing Recruitment or you will have a keen interest in it 
  • ideally some sales or telesales experience 
  • an interest and active participation in social media/ networking 
  • a need to work in a target driven environment 
  • first rate communication skills 

Salary:
Basic – based on experience (expected OTE: £40,000 in year 1)

Call 0161 833 3874 or email info@chrysalisrecruitment.com for more information




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