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What you can learn from Mister Splashy Pants

Buzz Marketing for Technology

But even better than that because Mister Splashy Pants was so popular and a viral sensation the Government of Japan decided to abandon plans to kill humpback whales in the Southern Ocean before Greenpeace even left the dock! Tags: Buzz Marketing Cause Marketing Crowdsourcing PR Social Media. Share this on Facebook. No related posts.

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How NOT to Do Social Media - Three Disastrous Social Media C**k Ups

Tomorrow People

The recent sale of former social media darling Digg for $500,000 (it was valued at $175m four years ago) is a timely reminder that in the world of social media , nothing is forever. The resulting Twitterstorm sent the original post viral , leaving Ryanair to wipe the runniest of eggs from its cut-price face.

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Tips to Make Your Email Marketing Messages Matter This Summer

Webbiquity

Hook into the viral effect of email by offer up great summer deals. Post on Google Buzz. Papyrus’ photo of a small girl stretching on a pristine beach immediately draws one in, reminding us to celebrate life—and buy cards for those birthdays, weddings, and showers! Share this on Bebo. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

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10 Ways to Use Facebook as a List Building Tool

Writing on the Web

Videos are very popular on FB and if you do it right, your video may even go viral and be shared by others and create even more visibility for you and your offer. Post on Google Buzz. You also want to always offer value with a link at the bottom to your opt-in offer. Avoid writing notes that may be seen as spam by others.

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“Bored at Work� Network – a Web 2.0 Expo presentation by Jonah Peretti

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Why do some ideas go viral and others don't? Duncan Watts said there are not some special people who do all the viral work – it's the network that makes it popular. But sub viral growth is still growth. And today they can make a huge impact on a brand. Who can make something popular on the web?

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What’s So Funny About Social Media and Online Marketing?

Webbiquity

From rapping preppies and a disturbing Australian Flash Dance take-off to John McCain and Paris Hilton, Jim Nichols reviews a slew of the most entertaining viral video ads of last year. The gold standard of viral videos. Post on Google Buzz. Evian Roller Babies international version – YouTube. Share this on Bebo.

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Book Review: Maverick Marketing

Webbiquity

In the author’s analysis, a maverick marketing program “must include at least three of seven key components: marketing innovation, consumer engagement, buzz or public relations, new media usage, a viral aspect, promotion, or opt-in marketing. Share this on del.icio.us. Post this on Diigo. Share this on Reddit.