Tag: youtube
Nando’s taps into gossip fatigue with ‘Bingle-free zone’ promo
Chicken restaurant chain Nando's Australia is hoping to cash in on the Bingle-Clarke-breakup-saga zeitgeist with this latest promo declaring all Nando's outlets 'Bingle-free zones'.
Nando's taps into gossip fatigue with 'Bingle-free zone' promo
Chicken restaurant chain Nando's Australia is hoping to cash in on the Bingle-Clarke-breakup-saga zeitgeist with this latest promo declaring all Nando's outlets 'Bingle-free zones'.
A tribute to The New Dork: Entrepreneur State of Mind (Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys...
This spoof of "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys has been climbing up the viral charts. Produced by Pantless Knights, it's a tribute to The New Dork ruling the roost in today's tech world. It's catchy, and you can even download the free MP3.
If you thought Rickrolling was annoying, check out ‘shredding’
Hold onto your sanity folks, because Rickrolling's leading internet meme mantle could soon be usurped. Its evolution has taken the form of an equally annoying practice called Shredding.
If you thought Rickrolling was annoying, check out 'shredding'
Hold onto your sanity folks, because Rickrolling's leading internet meme mantle could soon be usurped. Its evolution has taken the form of an equally annoying practice called Shredding.
Thumbs-up for YouTube's new (opt-in) redesign
In late February, YouTube unveiled more of what it describes as "one of the biggest redesigns in YouTube history". While most attention was directed to the reworked playlist and comments organisation, also notable was the thumbs-up/thumbs-down rating system, in place of the old five-star system.
Thumbs-up for YouTube’s new (opt-in) redesign
In late February, YouTube unveiled more of what it describes as "one of the biggest redesigns in YouTube history". While most attention was directed to the reworked playlist and comments organisation, also notable was the thumbs-up/thumbs-down rating system, in place of the old five-star system.
Labour Day, Bangladesh style
As Victorians head off for the Labour Day long weekend, this video -- shot by a tourist in Khulna, Bangladesh in 2008 -- is a good reminder that the concept of hard work is relative. You might feel like you've moved heaven and earth with the sweat of your brow this week, but it's unlikely you'd call transporting 22 bricks on your head just another day at the office.
Are you a regurgitated version of your competitors? (Plus YouTube & 145,000 views)
Yes, yes I hear you… you’re adamant that your business model is different. But is it really? Take a moment now to jump online and Google the products and services you sell. Does your offering still feel so unique, or is it starting to look suspiciously similar to others in the marketplace?
Are you a regurgitated version of your competitors? (Plus YouTube & 145,000 views)
Yes, yes I hear you… you’re adamant that your business model is different. But is it really? Take a moment now to jump online and Google the products and services you sell. Does your offering still feel so unique, or is it starting to look suspiciously similar to others in the marketplace?
Why SEO is just sooooo 2009. Is social media the future of internet search?
I used to Google hairdressers, plumbers, cafes. Now I ask my Facebook and Twitter connections who to go to, because a personal recommendation tells me a lot more than someone’s website can. SEO is doomed. In the format we know it, at least.
Google Chrome OS explained in three-and-a-half minutes
For those who haven't quite gotten their heads around what Google is up to with it new Chrome browser and future web-based operating system, the search giant just released this video explaining it all in very simple terms. This accompanied Google's announcement today that it is releasing the Chromium OS open source project.
Hyundai scores slam dunk with 'Worst Parking Job Ever' altruism
In this age where there is a camera on almost every corner and in every pocket, video clips of car accidents and mishaps are a dime a dozen. But this CCTV footage from Canada of the 'worst parking job ever' has an extraordinary quality that has seen it become a YouTube sensation.
Hyundai scores slam dunk with ‘Worst Parking Job Ever’ altruism
In this age where there is a camera on almost every corner and in every pocket, video clips of car accidents and mishaps are a dime a dozen. But this CCTV footage from Canada of the 'worst parking job ever' has an extraordinary quality that has seen it become a YouTube sensation.
Google on Google – The story so far…
Every company should be able to tell its own story in a compelling way. Of course, it helps if that story is compelling to begin with. Check out this slick animated history of Google... according to Google.
How to attract Gen Y employees… SING!
The latest Gen Y viral video trend is something called "LipDub" -- where large groups of youngsters choreograph elaborate one-take videos in which they take turns lip-syncing a few lines each of a popular song. It might sound quite trivial to you and very YouTube, but the ones that are done well are actually quite infectious. And boy do they go viral. Here are two popular recent examples, one of which has a commercial purpose.
Drowning in high-fives, star ratings used online could soon go under
Online star rating systems are a great idea in principle, but unfortunately, they don't work. And no, not because of all the know-nothing trolls out there who saturate these ratings channels with their narcissistic critiques. The problem is that, when it comes to rating products online, the crowd is too nice.
Google Wave explained in two minutes
For all the buzz about Google Wave, not many people can explain it well in a couple of minutes (even the overview by Google developers Lars Rasmussen and Stephanie Hannon took over 1h 20m!). What hope do we poor sods without an early beta invite have?
Help at last. This brilliant, slick, two-minute video from EpipheoStudios.com explains Googles new communications platform/concept for the layperson.
Guy In A House With Too Much Time On His Hands
Some people have too much time on their hands. This is absurd, yet I cannot look away.
Sprint-ing to keep up with the pace of change
Now, the American telecommunications outfit Sprint Network has created it's own version. Informative, intriguing and well presented, this video once again reminds us that we live in a rapidly developing technological age that few, if any, can keep up with.
