Smithsonian Museum Turns to YouTube for Citizen Direction
The Smithsonian (museum) is making an interesting request for feedback on its future. The museum is asking for submissions – call it thought sharing or crowd sourcing – “as [the Smithsonian] begins to imagine [its] future.” Perhaps this shows that a museum filled with bones, historical papers and planes can offer nimble thinking too. The […]
Read PostSitcoms Storm the Fall Network schedules. Cougar Bite Me!
After tallying the nets’ fall programming announcements, it looks like comedy is king… again. The nets are trying to get us all laughing after a trying and not so funny fall of ’08. Ten new sitcoms will grace the net schedules featuring stars such as – Kelsey Grammer, Chevy Chase, Jenna Elfman and my personal […]
Read PostP&G Results Show Why Social Media is NO longer an Experiment
Just read GROUNDSWELL co-written by Josh Bernoff, Forrester Analyst. His comments at a recent ad summit drive home the reason social media is being taken seriously be Fortune 500 advertisers and Madison Avenue. Look at this site for P&G’s Tampax targeting young teens – sorry men but it’s a Tampax Site . But it may […]
Read PostPoking fun at Greenies. New ABC Animated series: The Goodes
Here’s a clever animated comedy series ABC is launching in the end of May. Perhaps it’s too clever, you decide. Pokes fun at all things green by showing a liberal suburban family trying to do all ‘PC/Green things’ in their world. A funny juxtaposition of characters. The creator is Mike Judge who brought the world […]
Read PostSmart PR, Great Cause
Now this is smart PR for Malaria, for Twitter, for CNN and for Ashton Kucher. The piece is a follow-on to the competition between Kucher and CNN to get 1M followers on Twitter. The piece itself is simple and powerful. Great graphics, great music and NO announcer. The title cards were really well designed. This […]
Read Postand now for a humor break…
Todd is having a bad month because of his unfortunate name. Here’s a sad story from YouTube that details the consequences of Todd’s unfortunate name.. it cost him nearly everything.
Read PostWatch & Chat – Splashcast – Online Social Media and Video Success
Facebook and CNN have been offering a series of opportunities to chat and watch some of our new president’s speeches. I found the social dynamics of this new offering both fascinating and exciting. A new company called Splashcast is offering an App to MySpace and Facebook users, allowing users to watch shows from Hulu and […]
Read PostPolitical Ad – Fresh, Contemporary Feel
Here’s an ad that doesn’t really feel like your typical heavy hand, smack down political ad. Crisp graphics and a crisp light music track complement the message. Politics aside, it’s quite effective.
Read PostHere come the Robots – Watch Out!
This video has been around a while, but it works nicely b/c the little yellow fella is sweet in a cute, odd kind of way, and the robot jam is extremely amusing. Some beautifully designed shots when the scientist is walking around the town. I think the best part of this video is the robot […]
Read PostStrange new world – Burger King Spone Bob Rap?
The King does the Sponge Bob rap in this extremely odd commercial focused on the youth audience. Haven’t seen the spot yet during any CSI commercial breaks. So I guess the BK Happy Meal is alive and well, but still this one could blow your mind. But some people are saying the song’s language might […]
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