I hope you know by now I’m rather infatuated with voice characterizations (Jim Meskimen as new Mel Blanc). Meet the best new voice impressionist ever: Polly Lou Livinston, tapped by animator Pen Ward, 27. Ward, who created the recently launched CartoonNetwork show, “Adventure Time With Finn and Jake” (a bland name for a quirky, unique … Continue reading Best Cartoon Voice in History: TreeTrunks on Adventure Time
I blog about online video, but there are a few other things I like about the Internets. Here are 10 ways to escape your mundane existence. I like reading Uncle Stevy (Stephen King) write about pop culture and film on EW.com (link isn’t working and I actually read it in print on the pooper). I’ve … Continue reading 10 Things I Like to Do on the Internets
Woah. How’d it get to be January 3? I haven’t done my 2010 predictions for online video, and I’ve got a crap load of writing to do before my first draft manuscript is due for “Beyond Viral Video.” Well here’s JibJab’s 2009 best-of musical animated video parody thingy, and JibJab’s blog posts some “behind the … Continue reading WTF? It’s Jan. 3? JibJab.
There are two forms of comedy that I can’t envision ever “jumping the shark.” They are “The Office” (either UK or US) and “JibJab.” While not every JibJab tops the previous, this one is certainly a giant move in the right direction. We see voice personality Jim Meskimen getting tossed in the air from a … Continue reading JibJab Raises Bar Again: With Obama vs. McCain Parody
To create buzz as it nears submission deadlines, The Webby Awards announced recently the “Top 12 Most Influential Online Videos of All Times.” Our guess is that they were shooting for 12, but got into a heated debate and decided to toss two more in there. JibJab’s “This Land”: A moment we’ll never forget. Jim … Continue reading Top 12 Most Influential Online Videos of All Time
The JibJab folks don’t create videos too often, but they’re worth the wait. Here’s the latest, titled “What We Call the News.” It’s a hysterical portrayal of the parody called television news. This one features a visual cameo by Jim Meskimen, who is the voice of JibJab. Check out his site.
Show me a marketer without “viral” on her marketing plan and I’ll show you an online video site that’s profitable. Advertising offline is getting harder with time-shifted television and declining viewership, and online advertising is getting more complex with paid-search prices rising and banner click-thru’s dropping. Given the low variable cost of viral, it’s natural … Continue reading Seven Deadly Sins of Advertising Via Viral Video
Jim Meskiman (comedian and voice of JibJab) sent the following e-mail out today. This campaign rivals the Sasquatch Link’s Beef Jerkey campaign It’s just plain refreshing to watch advertising that’s entertaining. And as our television habits shift and we take control of our advertising consumption, it’s the viral video pieces that will break into our … Continue reading Virally Funny VW “Fast” Campaign
I was getting demoralized lately as I've been making my way through loads of crappy online video advertisements. The kind that feel like you're listening to a timeshare pitch because you want the resort discount. Suddenly, I received an e-mail from Jim Meskimen that showcases his new ad series for VW. You may not recognize … Continue reading Just When I thought Ad Agencies “Don’t Get” Online Video