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Viral Video Formula Discovered!
06 February on SoMoLo, YoutubeA new platform claims that it has found the formula for viral videos. Well, sorta-kinda. Through a year-long study of viral videos on Youtube, TubeRank has discovered a few insights on the seemingly aloof viral video. I’ve discussed that there …
Facebook Promoted Posts Work!
19 October on Facebook, Featured, SoMoLoI think… At least at the rate of $7.00 it was worth the test! I took the opportunity to promote my friend Dave Cooke’s Kickstarter campaign, 100PedalsRide.com – If you have a moment, please go and check it out! – …
PBS Dissects Viral Videos
11 September on Advertising, Business, Featured, Marketing, SoMoLo, YoutubeViral vidoes, one of the hottest phenomenon on the internet and the ultimate “want” of every social brand. Its been said you can’t “manufacture” viral video. The only element we know that is definitely involved is humor. Brands want this …
Virality: Guy in a Pug Shirt
02 July on Passion, SoMoLoYou may have seen this image on the internet, or see it pop in your social networks soon. Its a guy and he’s wearing a pug shirt. This is my friend Michael Panza, and yes, that’s really his name and …
The Secret to Viral Video
06 March on SoMoLo, Updates, YoutubeIn the past it has been written that there is no secret for viral videos. Well, here to dispel that is Kevin Allocca, Trends Manager at Youtube. So, anyone can go viral if Jimmy Kimmel or Justin Bieber is willing …
Toyota Viral Marketing
12 January on AdvertisingA lot of people ask me… “How do I make a viral video?” I’ve talked about this before, but they fact is that it’s incredibly hard to make a viral video. The conditions have to be just right and most …
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Merlin U Ward is an passionate marketeer and strategist. As a serial entrepreneur he has built multiple companies in a variety of industries including tourism, nightlife, video, business networking and marketing.
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