Digital
Six social media trends for 2010
By Judi Hasson
Whoever thought social media would get so big? Well if you didn’t predict it, don’t feel too bad. You are like most of the Internet public who didn’t see a remarkable event coming their way.
The numbers are still coming in, but 2009 saw explosive growth of social media, according to Nielsen Online.
Twitter registered [...]
The Best Viral Videos So Far (2009) #8
Vanilla Ice Says Sorry
Virgin Mobile Australia released this video of Robert Van Winkle (formerly Vanilla Ice) apologizing for his first album. His apology, which is sincere, covers both his sound and his look. The shock value of this video lies in its uniqueness. Views: 885,000
The Best Viral Videos So Far (2009) #7
How did he Make that Phone Disappear
A man filmed this entire video on a new Samsung I8910 HD video phone. Towards the end of the video, he makes the phone he is holding disappear, though it can still make videos. He claims to have used no special effects. It was up to viewers to guess how [...]
The Best Viral Videos So Far (2009) #6
Mattress Dominoes
British company Bensons for Beds filmed mattress factory employees clutching mattresses, then falling like dominoes. The slapstick-style video ends with one employee and his mattress landing on a conveyor belt. A woman jumps into bed with him, and the couple gets loaded onto a Bensons truck.Views: 700,000
The Best Viral Videos So Far (2009) #5
Bruce Lee Plays Table Tennis with Nunchuck
Ad agency JWT Beijing released this video for the Chinese release of the Nokia N96. The video featuresBruce Lee playing ping pong using only a kung fu weapon–and beating his (very capable) opponents. The video is a jaw-dropper, though it’s unclear how it relates to the phone. Views: 600,000+
The Best Viral Videos So Far (2009) #4
What Kids Dont See
German porn company Beate Uhse advertises its built-in child lock with a video reminiscent of an adult Rorschach test. If you’re curious as to how boobs can morph into a tweety bird, here’s your chance.Views: More than 800,000
