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Too good not to share: In the past few weeks this Youtube pitch has generated nearly 3000 views and a bucketload of job offers for James Goldie. Nice work.

Just in case you didn't already see this youtube video doing the rounds on the social web. Our friends over at Pollenizer.com recently recieved this video application for a Junior Project Manager role they were recruiting. Suffice to say they liked this imaginative application from James.

In this issue:

Click the links above right or scroll down to navigate to news articles, job briefs and the results from our latest trends survey.

Click here for all current jobs - MitchelLake is also giving away an iPad  (or AUD$1000 to a listed charity / NGO of your chosing) to anyone who supplies us with a (new) candidate referral for an advertised permanent job that is subsequently placed in that role by ML.

Paul McCarthy: Can Australia lead the World in Digital Services?

Paul McCarthy: Can Australia lead the World in Digital Services?

As Scott McNeally founder of Sun Microsystems and others have commented on their visits here, Australia is well positioned to become one of this century's global leaders in digital media technology, applications and services. Read the full article

Dave King: Open or Shut, how do you like your internet?

Dave King: Open or Shut, how do you like your internet?

Way back in the 70’s when machines first met remotely, the internet was open, fragmented, chaotic and beautiful. Later, packets of bits were passed around between machines using long-dead protocols like Gopher, MIRC, Usenet and Archie. There was no ‘middle’ of the internet nor were there particular servers or connected environments with vastly disproportionate amounts of usage. Read the full article

Rob Wong: 83% of retailers increasing online budgets for 2011

Rob Wong: 83% of retailers increasing online budgets for 2011

Online Retail Sector Hots Up in 2011 with 83% of retailers increasing online budgets. I’ve talked about it for a number of years, and it seems 2010/11 will see major retail advertising expenditure and sale activity being transferred online. Read the full article

Graham Christie: Mobile is already a credible channel

Graham Christie: Mobile is already a credible channel

Digital has changed the way people consume content, and, look around you, Mobile is changing no less than how people live their lives. Mobile’s impact on the media and marketing landscape, and how brands engage in it, is no less seismic. Read the full article...

Our short survey results :: Digital Trends & Politics

Our short survey results :: Digital Trends & Politics

MitchelLake is pleased to present the findings from our most recent quarterly industry survey. This edition we thought it appropriate to probe a little around the recent, and very controversial Federal Election. It certainly was an election like we have never seen before, with an outcome finally announced on the 7th September – 18 long days after we hit the polls. Read the full article...

MELB Job: Head of Digital, Global Agency

MELB Job: Head of Digital, Global Agency

Elizabeth Enders: One of Australia's leading integrated advertising agencies, also part of a leading global network, is looking to appoint a Melbourne based 'Head of Digital'. This digital leader will head up the Melbourne digital offering, manage the local digital team, report to the national digital director and sit on the senior management team. Click here for full details and to apply

SYD Job: Product Manager, Online Retail

SYD Job: Product Manager, Online Retail

Jacinta Coyle: A 360 degree Product Management role working with a global, cutting edge online brand. This is a very exciting opportunity to join an organization that truly values innovation, is ideas driven and remains the category leader within the rapidly expanding online shopping arena. Click here for full details or to apply
 

SYD Job: Mobile Application Developer

SYD Job: Mobile Application Developer

Anthony Sochan: Once upon a time there was this guy called John, John was very passionate about mobile development but was sick of building online banking applications - they were dull and boring. Do you want to build cool stuff? Do you like the idea of streaming 3G video for Mobile? Do you want to build social networking apps? Click here for full details or to apply

SYD Job: Agency Account Manager, Digital

SYD Job: Agency Account Manager, Digital

Simon Robinson: This is one of those rare opportunities to have a truly HUGE name on your resume, a name that everyone will recognise and have a story about. It's simple really - awesome agency sales professional required to represent an awesome global brand. Click here for full details or to apply
 

BRIS Job: Microsoft Professional Services

BRIS Job: Microsoft Professional Services

Kyle McGinty: MitchelLake Consulting is handling a search with an Global Microsoft Partner for Professional Services type Team Leader with strong Microsoft Applications & Integration expertise. Click here for full details or to apply.

MELB Job: Digital Media Sales Manager

MELB Job: Digital Media Sales Manager

Justin Stewart: The market is getting smarter. Advertisers and agencies are looking for online / digital publishers that can demonstrate consistent engagement with a well defined audience, as opposed to high volume, low value anonymous traffic. Click here for full details or to apply