dan barker
@danbarker.bsky.social
I am interested in media, data, politics, people, business & more. Worked for more than 100 companies now & try to share interesting info. Do follow & say hello. Covent Garden/Sheffield/Paris linkedin.com/in/djbarker/
October 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I wandered along to both the 'Unite the Kingdom' and 'Stop Trump' rallies in London over thr last week. Here are some photos from each...
September 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I wandered along to both the 'Unite the Kingdom' and 'Stop Trump' rallies in London over thr last week. Here are some photos from each...
St Mary's Island, March 2025.
March 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
St Mary's Island, March 2025.
5 years ago today, Covid 19 was declared a pandemic.
March 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
5 years ago today, Covid 19 was declared a pandemic.
Every so often this letter from Alex Ferguson to Eric Cantona goes around.
Many years later, Cantona said "Sir Alex Ferguson will be my boss forever."
Many years later, Cantona said "Sir Alex Ferguson will be my boss forever."
February 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Every so often this letter from Alex Ferguson to Eric Cantona goes around.
Many years later, Cantona said "Sir Alex Ferguson will be my boss forever."
Many years later, Cantona said "Sir Alex Ferguson will be my boss forever."
A nice, annual milestone this week: The point at which the sun starts to rise before 7:30 and sets after 5pm again.
February 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A nice, annual milestone this week: The point at which the sun starts to rise before 7:30 and sets after 5pm again.
Always nice light this time of year when the sun starts setting a little later.
February 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Always nice light this time of year when the sun starts setting a little later.
When you're on the X Factor at 8 but need to get a bag filled with iPhone 16s and Galaxy S24s by 7.
January 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
When you're on the X Factor at 8 but need to get a bag filled with iPhone 16s and Galaxy S24s by 7.
Brexit rules kicking in.
December 28, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Brexit rules kicking in.
Reposted by dan barker
Ran along Irvine beach during the week to have a look at the minke whale that had washed up. Quite a creature and sad to see it in this state. Hoping it died simply of natural causes.
#whaleofatime
#whaleofatime
December 21, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Ran along Irvine beach during the week to have a look at the minke whale that had washed up. Quite a creature and sad to see it in this state. Hoping it died simply of natural causes.
#whaleofatime
#whaleofatime
Sunday morning picnic on someone's grave. Slightly unusual.
December 15, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Sunday morning picnic on someone's grave. Slightly unusual.
Man in a fez. London, December 2024.
December 6, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Man in a fez. London, December 2024.
100+ Trends & Predictions Reports for 2025: bit.ly/2025trending
(from Adobe, McKinsey, Goldman, Meta, PWC, Deloitte, Youtube, Statista, and many more)
(from Adobe, McKinsey, Goldman, Meta, PWC, Deloitte, Youtube, Statista, and many more)
December 6, 2024 at 5:52 PM
100+ Trends & Predictions Reports for 2025: bit.ly/2025trending
(from Adobe, McKinsey, Goldman, Meta, PWC, Deloitte, Youtube, Statista, and many more)
(from Adobe, McKinsey, Goldman, Meta, PWC, Deloitte, Youtube, Statista, and many more)
Cecil Court, London, December 2024.
December 5, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Cecil Court, London, December 2024.
I usually ask on Twitter, but thought I'd give it a go here instead:
Which good books have you read this year? Which would you recommend wholeheartedly (optionally why)?
I'll compile the list if there are enough responses. (feel free to repost for a broader spread of recommendations)
Which good books have you read this year? Which would you recommend wholeheartedly (optionally why)?
I'll compile the list if there are enough responses. (feel free to repost for a broader spread of recommendations)
December 2, 2024 at 6:48 PM
I usually ask on Twitter, but thought I'd give it a go here instead:
Which good books have you read this year? Which would you recommend wholeheartedly (optionally why)?
I'll compile the list if there are enough responses. (feel free to repost for a broader spread of recommendations)
Which good books have you read this year? Which would you recommend wholeheartedly (optionally why)?
I'll compile the list if there are enough responses. (feel free to repost for a broader spread of recommendations)
The 2024 Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree has arrived.
December 2, 2024 at 9:36 AM
The 2024 Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree has arrived.
Not the most promising sign when Instagram suggests your account is similar to Phillip Schofield and Hannah Ingram-Moore.
December 1, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Not the most promising sign when Instagram suggests your account is similar to Phillip Schofield and Hannah Ingram-Moore.
Is the Gladiator 2 team faking Google Reviews?
These don't really ring true as casual, amateur reviews.
These don't really ring true as casual, amateur reviews.
November 24, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Is the Gladiator 2 team faking Google Reviews?
These don't really ring true as casual, amateur reviews.
These don't really ring true as casual, amateur reviews.
'Grey Friday' today: The day where companies take advantage of the fact loads of people don't actually know whether it's Black Friday or not.
Some go out with more 'early deals', some just straight up pretend it's Black Friday today.
Some go out with more 'early deals', some just straight up pretend it's Black Friday today.
November 22, 2024 at 12:17 PM
'Grey Friday' today: The day where companies take advantage of the fact loads of people don't actually know whether it's Black Friday or not.
Some go out with more 'early deals', some just straight up pretend it's Black Friday today.
Some go out with more 'early deals', some just straight up pretend it's Black Friday today.