Although Base One is growing steadily and doing some outstanding work – both online and offline – a recent survey stated that we were only 23rd biggest B2B agency in the UK in terms of turnover. So it looks like we've missed out again on the award for Biggest B2B Agency In The Country With Highest Profile Campaigns And Most Porsches In The Car Park.

But then, we've always said it's about quality not quantity.

Although it is often considered the poor relation of the British Gas retail brand, British Gas Business has recently been outshining its better-known sibling – and a lot of its success is down to Corporate Marketing Manager, John Williams. A dedicated and highly talented marketer, he has – in close association with the team at Base One of course – created camapigns that were both daring and effective. In a highly competitive and unpredictable market, he has taken the brand from strength to strength. So much more than just a nice smile.

The best thing to come out of Norway since that A-Ha video, Lisa Ditlefsen has made a name for herself in the SEO world with her infectious charm and sheer enthusiasm for her work. Two years ago, she returned from maternity leave and decided to focus her efforts on what was then an almost unknown area of activity; now she heads up a vital department within Base One. They must be so proud back in Trondheim.

What's this? Looks like chocolate. Tastes like chocolate. But why does it say phenylethylamine on the packet? Our cunning ploy was to highlight the two naturally occurring ingredients of chocolate known to enhance intelligence, and send it to Rackspace customers to mark the launch of the new Intelligent Messaging product. More original than Easter eggs – and who can argue with a 38:1 return on investment from the campaign?