Shark Week Takes A Bite Out of YouTube Dan Koelsch, July 31, 2011 Briefly: Discovery Channel’s famous Shark Week starts tonight at 9PM, and they have created a YouTube splash page starring comedian Andy Samberg as Chief Shark Officer. After a shark breaks through the page and causes a mess, you can watch clips from this year’s shows with intros from Samberg himself. Check out the watery page and let us know what you think! Social Networks Viral Marketing Discovery ChannelShark Weeksplash pageYouTube
Michel Gondry Directs Jimmy Kimmel Live January 15, 2011As a smart marketing ploy to promote this weekend’s release of his superhero film The Green Hornet, Academy Award winner Michel Gondry guest directed a special episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday. If you know anything about the director, then you know this wouldn’t be just any episode. Watch… Read More
New Analytics Compare Twitter Buzz of Three of 2012’s Biggest Films January 7, 2012Last month saw the release of trailers for three of the biggest movies of 2012: The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and Prometheus. Premiering just days apart from each other, the trailers were all well received with large amounts of fanfare and recognition, in-part because they represented… Read More
5 SHELLS: Viral with Benefits May 27, 2010May 27, 2010One thing you have heard us talk about, over and over again, is word of mouth viral. You have the kinds of The Boondock Saints where the fan reigns supreme, and you have kinds like Paranormal Activity where you just HAVE to know what the hell is going on. Now,… Read More