Category Archives: Social Media

Win a TASCHEN Book and Afternoon Tea for Two with a Christmas Tree View at Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel

Posted on 2012-12-07 by tikichris

No matter how you stack them, books make great gifts. And the folks at Belgraves hotel and TASCHEN reckon they can be fantastic Christmas decorations too! Keep reading to find out how you can win a TASCHEN book and afternoon tea for … Continue reading →

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Win Free Digital Subscriptions to Your Favourite Magazines with @tikichris and @Zinio

Posted on 2012-11-26 by tikichris

To help spread the word about Zinio, the thousands of magazines it offers in digital format and a few Zinio special deals on offer at the moment, I’m giving away a few free Zinio magazine subscriptions. Do you want a free digital … Continue reading →

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Fenton, the Viral Video Dog, One Year On

Posted on 2012-11-15 by tikichris

Viral video by ebuzzing Yeah, this is a sponsored video but a hilarious one none the less. Remember Fenton, that lovable Labrador who wreaked havoc as he chased a herd of deer across Richmond Park, London and Fenton’s poor owner … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Social Media, Video | Tagged deer, dog, fenton, mobile video, richmond, Richmond Park, SPONSORED POST, Video, viral video | Leave a comment

I’m Going on a Japanese #SoupSearch. Slurp!

Posted on 2012-09-27 by tikichris

Guess what? I frickin’ won that trip to Japan. Obviously, I wouldn’t have won without help from good people like you. So, if you voted for me or even took a moment to consider it and wish me well, thank you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ainsley Harriott's #SoupSearch Challenge, Blogs, Celebrities, Competition, Food, Freebies, Japan, London, Recipes, Social Media, Travel | Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, belleau kitchen, blogger competition, Blogs, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, cooking, cup soup, facebook, facebook app, facebook competition, food i fancy, free, freebie, freebies, japan, japanese food, London, marrakech, morocco, my cooking hut, rachel cotterill, recipe, shiitake, shiitake steak handrolls with wasabi mayo, soup search, steak, symington, symington's, tamake, THE COOKERY SCHOOL, win a free trip to marrakech | 3 Comments

One Last #SoupSearch Request. Am I Going to Japan?

Posted on 2012-09-24 by tikichris

Looks like I still have a decent lead in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. But my margin’s eroding bit by bit each day. The contest ends tomorrow, September 25th, at 11.59pm … which seems like an excruciatingly long time away for … Continue reading →

Posted in Ainsley Harriott's #SoupSearch Challenge, Celebrities, Competition, Food, Freebies, London, Recipes, Social Media, Travel | Tagged #soupsearch, #soupsearch challenge, ainsley harriott, ainsley harriott foods, blogger competition, Blogs, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, cooking, cup soup, facebook, facebook app, facebook competition, free, freebie, freebies, japan, japanese food, London, marrakech, morocco, recipe, soup search, symington, symington's, THE COOKERY SCHOOL, win a free trip to marrakech | 10 Comments

Going Offline for Awhile but Thanks for the #SoupSearch Surge!

Posted on 2012-09-14 by tikichris

Just a very quick word of thanks to everyone who’s been voting for me in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. I have a definite lead over the competition with 33% of the vote at the moment (not bad considering there are … Continue reading →

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Woke up Last, Went to Bed First! Thank You So Much! #SoupSearch

Posted on 2012-09-12 by tikichris

Thanks to everyone who’s voted for me thusfar in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. I started yesterday morning in a distant fifth place (out of five contestants), and I now have a slight lead over the competition. But there’s still quite … Continue reading →

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#IWASTHERE Winners Picked Tomorrow – Now’s Your Chance to Win Great Westfield Prizes

Posted on 2012-09-08 by tikichris

Westfield’s #iwasthere competition ends tomorrow (Sunday 9 September). But there’s still a bit of time for you to take advantage of the three opportunities to win awesome Westfield and Team GB prizes simply by sharing your #IWASTHERE story. Sign up … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Freebies, London, London 2012, Shopping, Social Media | Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

I’ve Got a Chance to Visit Japan for Free. Will You Help me Win?

Posted on 2012-09-07 by tikichris

Hi. I recently participated in a blogger cook-off sponsored by Ainsley Harriott Foods. There were four other contestants. All five of us are now vying for a chance to win an “all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to a top international … Continue reading →

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Westfield Media Suite was Sweet Indeed! #iwasthere Thanks!

Posted on 2012-08-17 by tikichris

Striving to cover the London 2012 Games as best I could, I was buzzing through Westfield Stratford City a lot. The place was jammed packed with folk from all over the world – which made for amazing atmosphere but also … Continue reading →

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Win a FREE Limited Edition Lumix Olympic Games Camera with “Panasonic Flag Tags”

Posted on 2012-08-10 by tikichris

So the London 2012 Olympics are soon coming to a close. Yes, the Paralympics are on their way and promise lots of continued sporting excitement. But – wow – what an amazing two weeks (plus the few years of build … Continue reading →

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Westfield Gift Cards, Team GB Merch and More Prizes to Win #iwasthere

Posted on 2012-08-08 by tikichris

Westfield is offering some pretty awesome prizes just for participating in its #iwasthere competition. All you’ve got to do is show which side of London you think is best: east or west? Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Freebies, London, London 2012, Shopping, Social Media | Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

£25,000 in Westfield Prepaid Cards + London 2012 Prizes #iwasthere

Posted on 2012-07-27 by tikichris

Show some love for your side of town and be in with a chance to win a Westfield shopping spree and more. Which do you prefer? Westfield Stratford City (an official London 2012 provider and the gateway into the London … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Freebies, London, London 2012, Shopping, Social Media | Tagged #iwasthere, competition, free, freebies, i was there, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, shopping spree, SPONSORED POST, STRATFORD, team gb, visa prepaid cards, westfield london, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

#LBM Notes for Photo Blogging

Posted on 2012-06-27 by tikichris

Hey London bloggers! I had a great time at last night’s meetup chatting with you about my experiences with photography and blogging. Thanks to Andy and Bernie for inviting me to come round and share the “stage” with Peter, Madlen … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps, Blogs, London, Photography, Social Media | Tagged blogging, LBM, London, london bloggers meetup, London Daily Photo, madlen nicolaus, model release form, networking event, peter marshall, photoblogging, Photography, shimelle laine, street photography | 2 Comments

Zagat’s Pick of 30 Under 30 Londoners (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-18 by tikichris

Zagat has announced its first ever London 30 Under 30 list. Compiled by Zagat’s editorial team, the list spotlights up-and-coming chefs, managers, sommeliers and mixologists in the London area, all under the age of 30. Zagat’s Pick of 30 Under 30 Londoners OneTravel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Social Media, Travel | Tagged 30 under 30, chefs, London, mixologists, OneTravel, restaurants, sommeliers, under 30, ZAGAT, zagat london | Leave a comment

London Bloggers Meetup: The Photography Edition … and Me

Posted on 2012-06-18 by tikichris

Howdy folks. I’m speaking at the next London Bloggers Meetup where I’ll be sharing my “experiences posting a photo on [my] blog everyday for over six years”. But wait! There’s more. These fine photo bloggers will be speaking as well: … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, London, Photography, Social Media | Tagged blogging, covent garden, LBM, leicester square, London, london bloggers meetup, London Daily Photo, madlen nicolaus, networking event, peter marshall, photoblogging, Photography, pub, shimelle laine, the long acre, WC2, WC2E 9LH | Leave a comment

Free Pizza Masterclass and Beer with Birra Moretti and Giancarlo Caldessi

Posted on 2012-06-14 by tikichris

I’m just back from an al fresco lunch at Islington Green where I made my own pizza and had a free small beer. The freebie treat came compliments of Birra Moretti. Helping me out with the small group who’d assembled … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Social Media | Tagged beer, birra moretti, caldessi, free beer, freebie, giancarlo caldesi, inslington green, italian beer, italian food, London, lunch, pizza, pizza in the piazza, pizza masterclass, potters fields park, table moretti, tavistock square | 1 Comment

App Review: Get Taxi

Posted on 2012-06-05 by tikichris

Easy peasy lemon squeezy … and I’m home. Kemey and I just got back from taking advantage of this extra long weekend with a fantastic afternoon feast at a friend’s place across the river. It’s been the most relaxed Tuesday … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps, Cars, London, Shopping, Social Media, Travel | Tagged app, app review, black cab, cab, free, free app, freebie, get taxi, gettaxi, iphone, IPHONE APP, London, taxi, taxi app | Leave a comment

New Gallery in Bradford, England Explores Our Online Lives (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-05-11 by tikichris

… a new gallery focused on how the internet shapes the everyday lives of people around the world. New Gallery in Bradford, England Explores Our Online Lives CheapOair, 8 May 2012

Posted in Art, CheapOair, England, Social Media, Travel | Tagged bradford, cheapoair, england, internet, kodak gallery, life online, museum, national media museum, social media, west yorkshire, yorkshire | Leave a comment

KIA Dubstep Contest Euro 2012

Posted on 2012-05-08 by tikichris

Look at this fool. Think he likes dancing to dubstep? Maybe he just likes the idea of winning a new car. A new car!? Yep, that’s right. Kia is giving folks a chance to “dance their way” to the opening … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Music, Social Media, Video | Tagged cars, competition, contest, dance, dj flux pavilion, dubstep, Euro 2012, i can't stop, kia, kia dubstep contest, kia picanto, poland, Video, warsaw, youtube | Leave a comment

Win A Soho Street Food Crawl With Zagat And Londonist (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-04-30 by tikichris

Want to join Londonist and Zagat on a special street food tour of Soho, including stops at Yalla Yalla, The Travelling Gin Co., Pizza Pilgrims and more? Win A Soho Street Food Crawl With Zagat And Londonist Londonist, 30 April … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Social Media, Street Markets | Tagged competition, London, Londonist, soho, SOHO STREET FOOD CRAWL, street food, WIN, ZAGAT | Leave a comment

Guest Editor: Chris Osburn – How to turn your creative talents into a career (Virgin Media Pioneers)

Posted on 2012-04-19 by tikichris

Dealing with laggardly paying clients, being my own worst PA and wondering where and when the next juicy gig will reveal itself is a big part of the being-my-own-boss fun. Still, it is just that: incredibly fun. Guest Editor: Chris … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Photography, Social Media, Virgin Media Pioneers | Tagged digital media, freelance, freelance writer, freelancing, freelancing tips, guest editor, London, photographer, virgin, virgin media, virgin media pioneer | Leave a comment

Life Online Gallery at the National Media Museum in Bradford

Posted on 2012-04-19 by tikichris

Life Online recently launched at the National Media Museum in Bradford. It’s the world’s first gallery dedicated to exploring the social, technological and cultural impact of the internet. I was there for Life Online’s opening day and had fun checking … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, England, Social Media, Travel | Tagged bradford, england, internet, kodak gallery, life online, museum, national media museum, social media, west yorkshire, yorkshire | Leave a comment

Bushmills Irish Whiskey to Host Music Festival (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-04-18 by tikichris

The Old Bushmills Distillery, where handcrafted Irish Whiskey has been made for centuries, is to host a landmark whiskey and music festival. The Bushmills Live two-day festival will take place on June 20th and 21st and will be the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Ireland, Music, Northern Ireland, Social Media, Travel | Tagged bushmills, bushmills distillery, bushmills live, cheapoair, ireland, irish whiskey, music festival, northern ireland, old bushmills distillery, whiskey | 1 Comment

Testing …

Posted on 2012-04-10 by tikichris

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Posted in Social Media | Tagged blogging, bloglovin, cat, kitteh, kitten, London, long haired cat, Norsk Skogkatt, norwegian, photo, Skogkatt, winston | Leave a comment

Xbox Meet and Greet with Snoop Dogg in Liverpool

Posted on 2011-09-07 by tikichris

Xbox is running a competition to win a meet-and-greet gig experience with Snoop Dogg on his autumn tour in the UK (Echo Arena, Liverpool). The prize includes travel, accommodation along with food and drink. The winner will receive the following: … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, England, Music, Social Media, Spain, Travel | Tagged competition, echo arena, example, ibiza, ibiza rocks, liverpool, snoop dogg, summer, Video, xbox, youtube | Leave a comment

Free Ice Cream in London from the Orange Ice Cream Van – Will it Visit Your Postcode?

Posted on 2011-08-23 by tikichris

On Thursday 25th and Friday 26th of August, Orange is going to hit the streets of London with its very own ice cream van to help folks chill out and have a bit of summery fun … and you can decide where the van … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Social Media, Video | Tagged #keepmecool, free, freebie, ice cream, ice cream truck, ice cream van, London, orange, the feed, Video, youtube | Leave a comment

It’s Miller Time

Posted on 2011-08-10 by tikichris

Its Miller time … or at least I sure hope it is. I know a lot of people here in London and throughout the UK could definitely do with a fun night going out and simply relaxing with friends. A neato way to … Continue reading →