Mysterious Google Doodle Causes Speculation Nick Butler, September 7, 2010September 7, 2010 Google.com has a cool new interactive doodle today, but what is it for? That’s the question everyone is asking. Normally Google’s doodle links to a search revealing what it’s purpose is – but not this time. Speculation has been wide-spread and Google has added to the fire by tweeting “Boisterous doodle today. Maybe it’s excited about the week ahead.” That leaves everyone with one question: what is Google up to?At the time this article was written the number one trending topic on Twitter was “Google Doodle,” and for a very good reason; everyone is talking about what this doodle is for. The Daily Mail suggests it may have to do with a huge announcement Google is planning tomorrow. Others believe it may be for Google’s 12th birthday, which would be today, and some believe it’s just a test of HTML5.Popularity of “Google Doodle” on Twitter [via Trendistic]Google added to the fire by tweeting that the doodle may be “excited about the week ahead,” which could refer to a number of planned Google projects like Google Games, Google Music, or even Google Me, a social network Google is reportedly working on.While all of these are possible, we just don’t know. One thing is sure, Google knows how to cause a buzz. Features Social Networks Viral News Google DoodleGoogle gamesGoogle MeGoogle MusicGoogle Viral
Oscar Nominations Announced, Snubs Spark Online Outrage January 25, 2011The biggest award show in Hollywood is drawing closer, and we’ve taken the first big step this morning with the announcement of the nominees for the Academy Awards. Like usual, there are some surprising snubs, but none more so than Christopher Nolan not getting nominated for Best Director for Inception,… Read More
How “The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty’ Viral Campaign Got Turned Upside Down (But All For A Good Cause) December 20, 2013December 20, 2013We’ve recently seen how Paramount Pictures has basically changed the way we view viral marketing campaigns when they put Anchorman 2: The Legend Continue‘s headlining character, Ron Burgundy, as the face of Dodge ads, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, museum exhibits, and news broadcasts ranging from local to nationwide. That’s… Read More
Viral Video Round-Up: Pocahontas Parody, Harry Potter Pole Dance, GLEE’s Super Bowl Ad, Silence is Golden, and Nooo! February 9, 2011Viral videos are like cattle. They are wild beasts that sometimes need to be rounded up to keep control. After the break see some of the most recent cattle grazing the Internets. Read More