By Mo Isern, on August 10th, 2010
Multimedia: Smarter Content Strategy
Here’s one question we get asked a lot: Where can potential clients actually see our work? The answer — lots of places.
As you develop and execute your multimedia marketing strategy, think multiple venues, think versatility. Think various versions. And generally speaking, think short.
Your own website – What better place to give your new visitors some insight into who your organization is comprised of, the level of work you do and the success and impact of that work? Think through the areas on your website where additional information [...keep reading]
By Ingrid Alvarez, on July 29th, 2010
As with any worthwhile investment, you want to do everything you can to get the best return for your business – especially when it comes to your multimedia content strategy. Video without optimization is like trying to date online with a blank profile, or one of those terribly embarrassing dreams where you’re delivering a public speech naked. Avoid the pitfalls of doing things halfway, and dress up your video for some hot dates with the search engine robots.
Learn from real-time examples and avoid dumping your multimedia investment into the Internet gutters. In a recent case study comparing the success of [...keep reading]
By Ingrid Alvarez, on June 7th, 2010
Adidas Originals partners with Lucasfilm and the 2010 FIFA World Cup for their 2010 Originals ad campaign, with the film ‘The Street Where Originality Lives’ to launch on TV on June 12th. This short video preview imagines the five minutes before the World Cup game kick-off in this entertaining remake of the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine scene. Adidas ties the artists and celebrities who love wearing the brand into this famous scene, including David Beckham, Franz Beckenbauer, Snoop Dogg, Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown, Ciara, Jay Baruchel, Daft Punk and DJ Neil Armstrong:
See more videos on the Adidas Originals YouTube Channel.
Does adding stars [...keep reading]
By Ingrid Alvarez, on June 2nd, 2010
If you’re doing something to make a difference, there’s no doubt that you need to tell your story. That’s what the Spartans are doing at Michigan State University in their “Spartans will.” campaign, just featured on New York Times online yesterday.
The campaign includes a YouTube video clip on their microsite, TV commercials, print ads, posters and signs in airports, and online ads. The new branding solidifies an identity that both appeals to their alumni and remains consistent with the community of students, who are tackling challenging issues like climate change, poverty and disease.
“The story has to be honest, the story has to [...keep reading]
By Ingrid Alvarez, on May 24th, 2010
Have you seen the ads for The Lazarus Effect? The privately owned (Red) organization recently launched an ad campaign to spread the word about this AIDS relief documentary, executive produced by Spike Jonze and produced by Anonymous Content and (Red). Watch for the debut tonight, May 24, on HBO and YouTube.
Do you think this ad campaign was effective?
By Ingrid Alvarez, on May 19th, 2010
To celebrate their 5th birthday, YouTube has created a Five Year Channel (complete with guest curator top picks) and compiled a moving timeline to illustrate the story of their journey. In just five years of explosive growth, the website sees 2 billion views per day and 24 hours of video being uploaded every minute.
How has YouTube impacted your view of video as an everyday tool?
