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Viral Video Friday!
Aimee | February 11th, 2011
Super Bowl 2011 Ads What was your favorite Super Bowl XLV commercial? Did you miss out on a few? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered (sorta)! Here are all 61 ads from Super Bowl XLV in 2 minutes. Enjoy! Be sure to check out Wpromote’s Super Bowl XLV: The Ads Are the Real Fun! [Infographic]. Johnny Mac Trick Shot Quarterback We’ve seen our share of videos showcasing the most unbelievable talents and tricks. This week, UCONN’s quarterback Johnny McEntee was a viral hit with his trick shot video on the field AND on the court. A commercial staring this viral superstar in the near future? We’re hoping for the best! Social Media Saves Valentine’s Day Gentleman, only 3 days left—did you order those flowers? Make reservations at the restaurant? Buy something shiny, perhaps? Valentine’s Day could score you some very big points, so make it count – but not too much! Save this Post!
Viral Video Friday!
Aimee | February 4th, 2011
Japanese McDonald’s Commercial Apparently Spongebob is a big deal in Japan, because these kids went NUTS! You can’t help but laugh, but also ask yourself “What exactly is in their Happy Meals?” We wonder how they’d react if Justin Bieber was included in their Happy Meal? We don’t even want to know… Art Project – Preview Want to visit the Louvre but don’t have the funds? No need to spend a fortune on a trip to Paris, now all you need is an Internet connection. Adapting the “street view” technology, Google Art Project allows visitors inside 17 museums around the world, with 1,000 works of art by more than 400 artists. Want to impress the ladies with some art knowledge? Google has got you covered (naturally). Volkswagen Commercial: The Force With one of the most anticipated television events coming up, companies have paid big bucks to land a spot in this year’s Super Bowl. This past week, Volkswagen strategically released their commercial on YouTube. The video was an instant viral hit, with 1.7 million views since the release. Not only is the pint sized Darth Vader the cutest thing ever, but the new features in the all-new 2012 Passat are pretty impressive. So what will you be watching this weekend—the Super Bowl or Star Wars? May the force be with you! If Websites Were TV Shows What do you think about QVC meets Craigslist? Or what if Bob Ross hosted a show illustrating the perfect 4Chan caption? The folks from Continue reading…
Aaron Kronis on WebProNews: Wpromote SEO Tools
Michael Block | February 4th, 2011
Who’s this good looking fellow? Why it’s our very own Aaron Kronis! Wpromote’s SEO Evangelist, Aaron Kronis, stopped in on WebProNews and talked about Wpromote’s free SEO audit tool, some of the goings on at PubCon and the importance of common sense in social media. Lookin’ good, Aaron! Thanks to the folks at WebProNews for giving a shout out to Wpromote; they always do a great job. More WebProNews Videos Save this Post!
Tags: aaron kronis, pubcon, pubcon 2011, pubcon videos, search engine optimization, SEO, SEO Audit, SEO Evangelist, seoaudit, SEOAudit Tool, WebProNews, Wpromote
Posted in Internet News, SEO, SEOAudit | 1 Comment
This Month in Marketing: Google vs. Bing
Kyle Ashby | February 3rd, 2011
It is no shock to hear that Google and Bing are constantly at each others throats. You would think that two giant companies would pretend to be civil about it. But, luckily for our entertainment, they aren’t being civil. Google was fed up with Bing for supposedly stealing their search results. So, they ran a sting operation and claim that they caught Bing. Google then announced catching Bing’s hand in the trillion-dollar cookie jar. Bing of course denies this outright and attempts to fire back about Google’s legal trouble. This has now escalated into a full-fledged war, very available to the public’s eyes via tweets and blogs. Who is right? I have no clue. But I can tell you my first impression: Google is right. I just assume they are. Over the years, Microsoft has not really made themselves synonymous with “trust”. I’m not saying the “Big Brother” Google hasn’t had a few poor judgment calls, but instances like when Bill Gates allegedly stole an operating system idea from Steve Jobs, tend to stand out in my mind. The way I see it, Google is Ryu of Street Fighter and Bing is Ken. Of course sometimes you pick Ken, to change it up. But everyone knows, except for your buddy whose parents don’t let him have video games, that Ryu is the champ of Street Fighter. Look how dignified and confidant he looks, nothing to prove. Ken on the other hand, has a chip on his shoulder so deep that Continue reading…
“Female Tech Influencer” Follow-Up
Maria Sass | January 27th, 2011
“On Wednesdays, we wear pink.” Whether you saw the movie Mean Girls or not, chances are you’ve heard that line before. Why? Because it perfectly encompasses the stereotype of “that” girl. A few months ago an infographic called “Evolution of the Geek” went around the web. This infographic included the original computer geek, everyone’s favorite and largely stereotyped geek, Mr. Steve Urkel, the geek nouveau from Glee, and other geek-chic variants. Although the concept was spot on, we noticed one thing missing: female geeks. That omission prompted us to create our own infographic, but with a twist: “Which Female Tech Influencer Are You?” Our infographic starred some of tech’s leading ladies: Google’s Marissa Mayer, Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg, Cnet journalist Caroline McCarthy, PR consultant Sarah Evans, and Net-A-Porter Founder and CEO Natalie Massenet. The women we chose to feature were already well-known and well-respected in the tech industry. Their names and reputations speak for themselves. The intent was to make a tongue-in-cheek, female-centric infographic– Pink! Yes, lots of pink, and while we’re at it, large, bubbly font! Martini question? Too obvious… but white wine spritzer or tequila worm? People will get the irony. Ultimately we wanted to shine the spotlight on some amazing women who excel at different roles within the tech industry. We hoped that like-minded females would be able to relate to them and aspire to be like them, and that they might even crack a smile along the way. We aimed to produce something that would be interactive Continue reading…
Tags: Caroline McCarthy, Infographic, Marissa Mayer, Natalie Massenet, PR Sarah Evans, Sheryl Sandberg, Wpromote
Posted in Internet News, Marketing, Random!, SEO, Twitter, Wpromote | 10 Comments
The Best Products of CES 2011
Kevin Burns | January 25th, 2011
The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) lived up to its hype this year by delivering around 50 tablets and featuring over 100 companies with 3D products. About 140,000 people attended this event to see the most technologically advanced products from 2,700 companies, and without a doubt each guest left with a sense of amazement. There is no way I would be able to cover all the products displayed this year, but I will be discussing the top products from CNet’s Best of CES 2011 Awards, and then revealing the number one product from each category. Let’s start the overview with a rapidly growing industry, Car Tech. The three items that stood out in this category are the Toyota Entune, OnStar for After Market, and Countour Mobile. Of these three new products the most coveted item in the eyes of CNet editors is the Toyota Entune. Toyota Entune brings popular apps to your car on a bright LCD screen, and makes using them advantageous to drivers. The next category in CNet’s Best of CES this year is Design. The four products that received the most buzz for their blueprint are the Samsung HT-D7, Casio Tryx, Acer Iconia, and Samsung 9 Series. In the eyes of CNet’s editors the Casio Tryx deserved the award for greatest design because of its ability to twist, turn and be contorted in various ways to assist the photographer in their pursuit of interesting images. I had to deviate from CNet’s desicion here because I found the Acer Iconia to be much more interesting, and honestly on my Continue reading…
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