Helene Jewell CPF’s Post

Congratulations Switzerland 🇨🇭and Nemo on your sensational victory at the Eurovision Song Contest! Your win not only celebrates your incredible musical prowess but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists everywhere. Furthermore, your triumph underscores a profound truth: learning is the cornerstone of success. Your journey to Eurovision glory undoubtedly involved countless hours of practice, experimentation, and growth. Embracing new techniques, refining your skills, and continuously expanding your knowledge have undoubtedly played a pivotal role! In today's rapidly evolving world, where change is constant and competition is fierce, the importance of learning cannot be overstated. Whether it's mastering a new instrument, honing your vocal range, or exploring innovative ways to express yourself artistically, each step you take on your learning journey brings you closer to your goals. #Eurovision #LearningJourney #Success #Switzerland

🎤 Eurovision Song Contest or a political show?? 🎤 Yup, you guessed it. I watched it. I do it every year. When I was a kid, my family used to do Eurovision watching parties and honestly, they were the best. Now it’s just me and my little family reminiscing. The whole contest has changed so much. It’s more and more about the power and money. The Eurovision Song Contest, an annual celebration of music, diversity, and unity, or how it used to be. Behind the glitz and glamour lie deep-rooted controversies, mirroring the tensions and disagreements among nations. One of the most prominent issues plaguing Eurovision is the politicisation of voting. Allegations of block voting and strategic alliances among participating countries have long been a subject of debate, revealing underlying tensions and alliances that extend beyond the realm of music. These voting patterns often reflect historical, cultural, and political affinities, underscoring the deep-rooted divisions within the European continent and beyond. Moreover, Eurovision serves as a platform for countries to assert their national identities and political agendas. From provocative staging to controversial lyrics, contestants frequently use the contest as a forum to address social issues, advocate for political causes, or make bold statements on the global stage. However, such acts of expression can also spark controversy and exacerbate existing tensions, further complicating the already intricate dynamics of the competition. The chaotic nature of Eurovision, characterised by its diverse array of performances and eclectic mix of cultures, mirrors the discord present in our world today. As countries battle with divergent ideologies, conflicting interests, and deep-seated rivalries, Eurovision reflects the struggle to find common ground and foster genuine unity amidst diversity. In essence, Eurovision serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities and challenges of our interconnected world. While it may be marred by political controversies and differing viewpoints, it also offers a glimpse of hope – a reminder that despite our differences, music has the power to transcend borders, bridge divides, and unite people from all walks of life. #Eurovision2024 #ESC2024

#MonetizationMonday 🎤 This week, my topic is: Celine Dion. Yes, Celine. No, not about her amazing vocals or about the fact I missed her 2020 concert because of ... you know. We're talking #EUROVISION Congrats to Nemo who took home the trophy, 2nd win for Switzerland ever after our queen Celine. Eurovision is a hot topic for me this week because it speaks to the importance of global thinking, especially being in the US. We often times think about our orbit but forget that huge global moments are taking place and if we're driving a brand, we need to pay attention. Some Eurovision figures from last year: The EBU reported that the contest had a television audience of 162 million viewers in 38 European markets, an increase of a million viewers from the previous edition. A total of 15.6 million viewers watched the contest online on YouTube and TikTok. 😲 162M people! Even with Taylor Swift the Super Bowl barely cracked 120M let alone billions of followup views on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Global trends are often overlooked as ways for companies to build products or capture global moments to build their brand. #eurovision #creatoreconomy #monetizationmonday

What a night! We loved watching the Eurovision semifinals, and we can't wait to see the grand final tomorrow! What's your treasured song so far? We don't know about you, but we've been 'Europapa-ing' non-stop in the past weeks! 😎 What's our favorite thing about this year's Eurovision? The marvelous stage. Did you know that the stage has more than 2 thousand lighting fixtures and LED screens mounted pretty much everywhere? 💡 How do you pull this off? Well, you need a well-coordinated team. Even if you find all the necessary equipment to create the environment (which was a huge challenge in itself), you still need to coordinate the logistics behind the production. For this week's spotlight, let's look at one of our valued Swedish customers, Upbrand Emotions. 🇸🇪 They've been customers of Rentman since 2019, and if they got the chance to work on Eurovision, you bet that they've been part of some cool projects already! Thomas, the man behind the company, has been directly hired by the Swedish Broadcasting association (SVT) to support Erik Blomdahl as a site manager for the Arena, coordinating the Load In, Load Out and general logistics for the event. He was also the Draftsman for the Delegation area. That's a lot of responsibility, especially considering that more than 150 million people are expected to tune in and watch the show. One thing is for certain, all our customers are amazing! Working on such a different variety of events throughout the world sure makes us grateful for having you all as partners-in-crime! 🦹 Thanks, Thomas, for your cooperation! 💛💙 #rentmansoftware #upbrandemotions #eurovision #eurovision2024 #esc

[Out of the box] Here's an interesting article about the lessons hospitality can learn from Eurovision Song Contest 😜 Like, don't be bland, embrace diversity, and a few more tips 🙏 #eurovision #lessons #hospitality #diversity #teamwork #rehearsal

🌟 What a Night for Switzerland at Eurovision 2024! 🌟 Switzerland just snatched the Eurovision crown and showed the world how it’s done—with flair and a pinch of controversy. Our champion this year? A spectacular non-binary talent whose authenticity rattles the rigid and rusts the conservative gears—a true spectacle! It’s 2024, folks. If your worldview is as outdated as a flip phone, it’s time to upgrade. Diversity and inclusivity aren’t just nice-to-haves; they are must-haves, and last night proved that they're also win-haves. While our winner sang their heart out, some chose to bang their old, tired drums of intolerance. To those stuck in the past, I've got news for you: the future doesn’t have a rewind button. Here in Switzerland, we’re known for precision, but last night we were precise in proving a point: being true to oneself is not up for debate. It's a freedom that outshines any trophy. Let’s make it clear—haters and doubters are welcome to take several seats. Better yet, a whole stadium of them, because inclusivity is here, and it’s fabulous. So, to all the naysayers clinging to their outdated beliefs: Keep watching. You might just learn something. #Eurovision2024 #SwitzerlandPride #InclusivityWins #GetWithTheTimes #goawayboomers

It was fascinating to watch the background elements of this year's #Eurovision Song Contest play out, and I couldn't help but draw parallels to the idea of partisanship in interpersonal #conflict. It goes without saying, of course, that it is a key element in the prolongation of conflict. In workplaces all around Europe and beyond, in our 25 years’ work in resolving interpersonal conflict, we find that interpersonal disputes have only become quite so entrenched because of people taking sides. Read more in the latest article from EU Mediation: https://lnkd.in/e99PdMM6

🚀 Language, Workplaces, and Inclusivity: A Lesson for MOCHSHA (Mochsha Ventures LLP) Vikram Chopra’s recent light hearted post about linguistic challenges in Bengaluru sparked an important conversation on inclusivity. At MOCHSHA (Mochsha Ventures LLP), we aim to create a digital music marketplace that transcends language and regional barriers, fostering collaboration in India’s diverse music ecosystem. Our focus: 1️⃣ Language-Agnostic Interaction 2️⃣ Regional Inclusivity 3️⃣ Barrier-Free Collaboration Inclusivity isn’t just a value—it’s a necessity in today's day and age. What are your thoughts on making professional and creative spaces more inclusive? #Mochsha #Inclusivity #MusicMarketplace #Collaboration

So while you were all aurora borealising this weekend I was mainly watching Eurovision. I met Olly years and years ago (lol) and I have to say he was the sweetest, kindest person. I was absolutely gutted for him on the 0 point front. He was gracious in losing, wishing the winner Nemo well and saying it had been an honour to share the journey with them. His Dad said after “This is going to be a fantastic learning experience for him, he’s had a wonderful time out there. “It’s just one more step in wherever he’s going to go next.” That's the thing in life. Each separate experience doesn't define us. Those moments we work towards, pinning all our hopes and happiness on? They don't always turn out how we expect. Life throws us curveballs. Everyone has sh!t to deal with, it's impossible to escape. But it's how you manage in those times that makes the difference. I'll admit sometimes I've crumbled because I haven't had anything left in the tank to deal with the setback. But eventually I do find a way, and each time I learn from the experience. These are the things which I think help me: 🌻 Talk to experts - coaches, counsellors, mindset coaches, whatever it takes, you can't change thought processes and habits which you have naturally built up over years, so seek out someone who can help you to do that 🌻 Get clear on what really makes you happy in every day life. It's not about focussing on the big moments, it's how important the every day, little moments are 🌻 Take care of yourself - Fill that tank up!! That means being kind to yourself, but also focus on sleep, exercise and nutrition. It's boring and it's been said before but you cannot function without sleep so if nothing else start with that and then build the rest in. 🌻 Recognise what a great person you are, focus on all the things you are proud of, write them down, reflect on them, revel in them! 🌻 Be willing to change everything you thought you wanted, in order to get what you actually need #mentalhealthawarenessweek

It’s #Sanremo week, Italy’s Superbowl 📺 If you are not familiar with Sanremo festival, ever since its first edition in 1951, it’s not only been the inspiration for Eurovision, but mostly it’s a cultural phenomenon, with live commentary on Twitter/Threads, memes all over Instagram and TikTok, and even a fantasy football-style game (#FantaSanremo). Italy just stops functioning for this week, and all you hear over the media, and the coffee machine at work, are chats about the potential winner song 🎶 (given tomorrow's closing night, my top guesses for this year are ’Tuta Gold’ by Mahmood and ‘La Noia’ by Angelina Mango 🤞) Over time, it has become a promotional opportunity for brands, which not only buy traditional TV ads (that can cost up to 2M€), but also organize events in Sanremo town that have high resonance on social media 💐 This year, my personal favorite was definitely Netflix: they managed to show how well they know their audience and local market and they recognized when their competitors (Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana) were winning by taking a step back — all set to the iconic song 'Ritornerai' ('You’ll come back'). For the non-Italian speakers, the ad says, “We know it, this week you are going to watch something else. See you next week”… Simply genius and extremely bold! 🤯 Kudos to everyone involved at Netflix and LePub | Powered by Publicis Italy for the great ad! 🙌 #creativestrategy #insights #advertising