Category Archives: Websites

Licorice Goes Around the World

Red Vines licorice is launching a social media marketing campaign that encourages fans to post a positive affirmation on its Google Map.  The goal is to reach 24,000 affirmations, the equivalent of enough miles to go around the world.  With 15,000 Facebook fans already, they just might do it.  Dubbed by many consumers as the “candy...

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New! Twitter Ideas from Mouse and Pen

Mouse and Pen just launched its “20 Twitter Ideas to Grow Your Business” - part of its GRAB (Get Revenue and Business) series.  You’ll increase the frequency of conversations with customers and prospects, and grow sales. To instantly download the set for the price of a lukewarm venti latte – $5.95 – click here. Here are three ideas provided pro bono from the...

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New CitizenTube

YouTube’s version of ABC News just launched.  Users can now upload videos of the latest-breaking news from around the world, and some of the uploads may beat major outlets to the punch.  Check out the videos of floodwaters in France, at the time of this posting.    It couldn’t be simpler.  In fact, it’s housed inside a...

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Sir Mix-A-Lot’s YouTube Video Tops 1 Million Views

Harking back to the 80′s hip music culture – thank you Run DMC also – Sir Mix-A-Lot is back with his gang full force, for Butterfinger.  Is it working in the social media world?  Yes.  His out-of-the-box and risque YouTube video shot for Butterfinger’s campaign recently topped 1.1 million views.  Now let’s see how many additional Butterfinger...

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Tag a Cat, Save a Life with Baking Soda

Arm & Hammer announced it is giving away “cat tags” to cat owners through an e-campaign and advertising blitz.  Cat owners can get a free cat tag with their phone number on it, in the event their cat is lost.  This is a creative campaign that is a good example of extending a brand into...

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