February 2009 (5)

Web Video Future Moving Away from User Generated Content

Professionally made video is the future of web video content according to a new report from AccuStream iMedia Research. A sharp increase in entertainment made for children and television will account for a large portion of growth, making a case for online brand marketing growth in the space as well.  For more on this read […]

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Nice Shot Dwight: Right Place, Right Time

Here’s a fantastic example of how you can piece two simple pieces of video into a commercial if the camera is in the right place at the right time. Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic shows his stuff on the basketball court. Great stuff.

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Conan Goes Into Winter/Spring Hibernation

Conan O’Brien spent his final week in NYC trashing his set and working his way through many of his favorite routines. Former sidekick Andy Richter stopped by on Conan’s final night. Conan will assume the position atop the NBC ‘late night’ lineup in June when Jay Leno relinquishes his role as host of the Tonight […]

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A Great ‘Music Video’ from the Archives: All World Blues Team

Here’s an all star lineup of blues musicians – the link was sent to me by my best buddy.  If you don’t like it, you must be having a BAD day.  So who’s playing, how about these men?  Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis and Fats Domino Rocking the House.    That looks like Paul Schaeffer who […]

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Brain Crasher British Anti-Drug Ad

Here’s a great anti-drug ad from the UK called Brain Crasher.  It draws in the youth audience because it makes drugs look somewhat inviting, but then comes the second act.  The long lasting damage.  It becomes a chaotic jumble of sound and faces.  It makes its point nicely.  Let’s see what you think.  

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Feel the Game: Lead the Charge, Brand Jordan…

This might be one of the top 3 commercials I have ever seen, if not THE best.  Why?  You are on the court…. great sound mix, great action shots… it all works.  This spot takes you on the court like nothing I have seen in a long time.  This commercial rocks…. and it’s not even […]

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Adidas Beckham: out from under the rock

So have you seen this commercial?  Not sure where I was, but this commercial for Adidas is really nice.  It feels like a precursor to the Microsoft campaign I wrote about a few weeks ago.  Anyway, it’s a fine mix of simple music, great artwork and a good story.  The fact that David Beckham tells […]

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Do you know how to do the Potty Dance yet? What the Heck?!?!

It’s the newest hot dance rage.  The macarena is long in the tooth, but the newest fad in the clubs in NYC – THE POTTY DANCE!  Production values are low… but it looks like fun.  I’ve been there before… you? I cannot figure out what this video is… is it some kind of commercial?  Where […]

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Great Kisses – Happy Valetine’s Day Ladies & Gents

Here’s a fun warm-up to Valentine’s Day — a montage of great film kisses.  Hope these great smooches get you in the mood and that you have a great V Day!

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Meet Capucine – Story Teller Fantastique!

Capucine has become a world renowned storyteller thanks to the Internet.  And now the web site Edurelief  is using her to raise money for children in Mongolia.  So what’s the hook?  How does this French lady who’s unknown get so much buzz?   Well Capucine is four… and she tells a great story.  This is […]

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