Posts Tagged ‘viral advertising’

Viral Video Friday!

Friday, March 5th, 2010

The Wpromote crew is headed to Medieval Times tonight. I’m so excited (fulfilling childhood dreams) that I almost forgot about Viral Video Friday. However, I’d never do that to you faithful blog readers. I know your Friday isn’t complete without Viral Video Friday.

USGS: Chile Earthquake ‘Alarming’
Another tragic natural disaster. Let’s show the same support to the Chileans that we gave Haiti.

OK Go - This Too Shall Pass - RGM version
I saw the first viewing of this video at IgniteLA on Monday. No big deal, it’s only has 3,467,738 views now.

Lego - The Force Unleashed
I’m in my twenties and I still yearn for a light saber.



Pedigree Dogs ad shot 1000 FPS using the Phantom camera
I didn’t post this last week because of my less than amicable relationship with most dogs. I know how blasphemous that comment is to many readers. Therefore, I’m presenting dog lovers everywhere with this video.

Wind Scores a Goal
Tough break.

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Viral Video Friday

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Another Friday is upon us. Another Viral Video Friday is here. Another round of applause for me ;)

Nike: The Human Chain
Nike really knows how to connect with athletes and former athletes.

Sprite: Spark
If creativity was only this easy.



Skype Is Mobile
Do you remember Skype?

Whale Expert: SeaWorld Attack Was ‘Premeditated’
There was a sad turn of events this week when a killer whale actually killed a Sea World Trainer.

Windows 7 ‘My Idea’ parody by College Humor
Let’s finish this VVF with a humorous end.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

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Viral Video Friday

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Kick back and relax for this week’s Viral Video Friday. I should really insert a boss button on these posts.

We Are The World 25 For Haiti - Official Video
In an effort to help the people of Haiti, Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones gathered today’s top artists to recreate their 1985 video, We Are The World.



Stargate Studios Virtual Backlot Reel 2009
Prepare to have your mind blown. TV will never be the same to you.


A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything
Title says it all.


Cyanide & Happiness - Barbershop Quartet Hits On Girl From Taxi
Backseat driving is always better than driver side flirting.

L.A.R.P. Live Avatar Role Playing
As if being from Wisconsin isn’t hard enough in California, this video has to pop up on the Internet.

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Viral Video Friday

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Happy (early) Valentines Day. If you’re single, be thankful that it’s on Sunday and you don’t have to see your co-workers get flowers while you munch on chocolate…that you bought for yourself. Eating a box of chocolates won’t make you feel better, but these videos will.

T-SHIRT WAR!!
2 men plus 2 days plus 222 tee shirts equals 2day’s top viral video.

AccuWeather.com Snowpocalypse Now! Meteorologist Freakout
I would freak out too if where I lived was supposed to get 14-22 inches of snow. However, I live in LA and it’s supposed to be 76 and sunny this weekend.

The Man Your Man Could Smell Like
Look down, back up. Where are you? You’re in your chair at work with the video “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” on the screen.

Parisian Love
In honor of Valentines Day, I present to you Google’s romantic Super Bowl commercial. For those of you who are single…search on.

Raw Video: Man Smashes TVs at Wal-Mart
“I get soo mad when I miss my favorite TV shows! I just want to smash something!”

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Viral Video Friday

Friday, February 5th, 2010

It’s a rainy Friday here in Los Angeles. These five videos will bring a little sunshine to everyone. This week we’re prepping you for some Super Bowl ads, introducing you to the invention of the decade, a serious PSA, and a reminder what NOT to do at work.

Payton Schlewitt’s Snapshot of America
This is the first of five Christopher Guest directed videos for the US Census Bureau. The next video debuts during the Super Bowl. Say “Cheese!”

Bridgestone: Whale Of A Tale
If you’re going to watch the Super Bowl for the ads, here’s another one to watch out for. What happens to the whale!?!?!?

Cerveza Andes: Teletransporter
This might be an Argentine beer ad, but they resolved an international epidemic. On behalf of all men…thank you.

SSRP: Embrace Life
This slow moving viral tugs at your emotional chords to send it’s message.

Worker Looking at Nude Photos in Background (Miranda Kerr) - Seven News Update
Take heed from this Australian gentleman’s mishap. Don’t look at nude photos at work…especially if you’re in the background of a televised interview.

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Viral Video Friday

Friday, January 29th, 2010

We’re one into 2010 already…can you believe it? This week we’ve got a prank gone awry, Apple’s new toy, choreographed inmates, how to report the news and a viral video scandal.

Joel Branstrom Amazing Basketball Shot

Do you remember this College Humor Prank Wars video? Well, a couple of high school students attempted to recreate this prank, on the girl’s basketball coach. Except he used to play basketball at the University of Kansas.

Apple iPad
Apple unveiled their newest gadget, the iPad. Let the feminine hygiene product jokes commence.

Cebu Inmates Philippines dancing Nobody by Wonder Girls
There are no gang wars during their recreation time, just dance practice.

Charlie Brooker - How to Report the News
You will find this humorous…unless you’re a street reporter.

What Do You Think?
American Idol’s viral sensation “Pants On The Ground” has been attacked and accused of plagiarism. Both are listed below, what do you think?

General Larry Platt - Pants On The Ground!

BACK POCKETS ON THE FLOOR

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