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Just Say 'Yes' To Telemarketers
Want to drive a telemarketer crazy and amuse yourself at the same time? Here's an example of how to do it.
Is Youtube's "Wii Fit Underwear Girl" Actually A Marketing Campaign?
Nintendo is facing accusations that a popular Youtube video is nothing more than a viral-video marketing campaign for the Wii Fit, reports The Telegraph. The video, quite simply, features a young woman using a virtual hula-hoop in her underwear. What separates it from other videos is that the 2 people in the video have both been identified as employees of the same advertising company. Nintendo denies the allegations. The video and details, inside... More »
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Worst Promotion Ever Causes Riot In Union Square As Hipsters Fight For Cash-Wrapped Tomatoes
Cash Tomato, a would-be YouTube! competitor, tried to drum up free advertising by handing out tomatoes wrapped with wads of cash in New York's Union Square. The event was scheduled to kick-off yesterday at 2:29 p.m. to honor the leap year with giveaways of up to $29. Predictably, a riot ensued as a mob of over 100 overwhelmed the three workers dressed as tomatoes who were holding the cash. Video of the riot, after the jump. More »
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NBC Pulls Content From YouTube
NBC said yesterday that it was pulling its content from YouTube in favor of its own video site, "Hulu." More »
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Southwest Gate Agent Entertains Passengers With Ukelele
We're not huge fans of the ukelele, but this is a lot better than that time we were stranded at JFK and the Delta gate agent stared coldly at us as he recited the words to NIN's "Closer" into the PA system.
Plug in your work headphones and get ready to rock out classic-easy-listening-style.
Gate Agent Plays Ukelele [YouTube] (Thanks to Brent!)
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Man Documents Efforts To Get Off Spam Lists
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Get Ready For YouTube Ads
Hey there fans of watching people fall while stomping on grapes, YouTube has announced a new ad system for its videos. From the NYT:Now Google believes it finally has found the formula to cash in on YouTube's potential as a magnet for online video advertising and keep its audience loyal at the same time.More »
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User-Generated Content Won't Displace Madison Avenue Anytime Soon
Many people see ads and think they could do better. According to the New York Times, no, they can't. The Times is following the struggle of H.J. Heinz to find five user-generated ads to air on TV sometime this September. Companies like Heinz are discovering that user-generated content doesn't save time or money. For the foreseeable future, Madison Avenue will be responsible for creating the ads we love to hate.Many entries are mediocre, if not downright bad, and sifting through them requires full-time attention. And even the most well-known brands often spend millions of dollars up front to get the word out to consumers.We prefer YouTube's user-generated content to the schmaltz spewing from Madison Avenue. What do you think: is the content really worse, or are companies unwilling to step away from their comfort zones? Tell us in the comments. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER More »
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You Tube to Offer Old TV Shows
You Tube has inked a deal to offer various old TV shows such as "I Spy" and "My Favorite Martian." We know guys, calm down, seriously. You can handle this. From Reuters:Digital Music said on Monday the deal also includes an agreement to allow certain music, for which it controls the rights, to be used in users' videos uploaded to YouTube.More »
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5Six different video have already gone up on YouTube in response to our upload of George's original "Verizon Can't Count" phone call.
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YouTubers Post Videos In Response To Verizon Math Call
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This parodic video appear to be made by a Best Buy employee. It re-enacts how slightly informed Best Buy employees manipulate uninformed customers.
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Best Buy Employee's Video On How The Store Screws You Over
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Much like the pearl buyers in Steinbeck's The Pearl, Master Spas in Minneapolis sets up a hot tub fair promoted with the line, "15 manufacturer's compete for your business!" However, the only business actually selling at the convention is Master Spas. KSTP investigates. — BEN POPKEN
Hot Tub Dealer Sets Up "Competitive" Fair Where It's The Only Seller
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A joint investigation by Las Vegas Channel 8 and the state's Attorney documented widespread fraud at four Purrfect Auto franchises. Hidden cameras revealed the work the investigators paid for was never done.
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Auto Shop Doesn't Do Any Work It's Paid To, Hidden Cameras Reveal
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Richard Simmons' craptastic vegetable steamer catches fire at 2:20 on the Letterman show. The best part is that Richard doesn't seem to be in on the joke.
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Don't Buy Richard Simmons' Exploding Steamer
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This video is featured on You Tube's main page. It's a self-stirring cup, nothing new (apparently), but the video caused a run on similar cups in stores. From Hammacher Schlemmer's website:
You Tube Video Causes Self-Stirring Cup Fad
SOLD OUT Due to the popularity of this item, we are unexpectedly sold out. Please contact customer service at 1-800-321-1484 regarding future product availability.More »
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A satirical video for the "Viral Learning Center," where you'll learn the skills and techniques you need to make your very own videos.
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