The Prank You Missed if You Took the Weekend Off from Online-Video
Garage sale/yard sale prank behind the scenes
Mainstream Media Markets Via New Media and Vice Versa
Imagine a year ago if I told you that Fox Broadcasting would be promoting its debut television shows via online-video personalities (see press release) that were unknown before sites like YouTube. And that Hulu, a network site, would promote on the Superbowl. I’m the “chief strategical officer” for Hitviews, so I can’t cover this objectively….
Real Estate Agents Use Online Video Too
My mother-in-law is a real-estate agent in Abington, PA., and is selling her house. Months ago she showed me a trade magazine that advocated that agents post their listings online. Now, via VidYourBiz she’s listing her own house. Yes, folks, you can own the lovely house in Clarks Summit, PA where Wifeofnalts was raised.
Top 10 Most Awkward Moments of Internet Week (Onfront, Newfront, Diggnation, OMMA)
Well it’s been a busy week for NaltsConsulting (more on that name soon), which includes a lot of NYC networking at Onfronts, NewFronts, Diggnation, and this Friday’s OMMA. So let’s recap the most awkward moments so far (although perhaps we can top these on Friday). The common thread is that I can’t resist being immature,…
Do You Measure the Impact of Social Media Marketing? Call for Entries.
Yesterday I spoke with a client about the “Holy Grail” of social media. He shared with me some of the secrets he’s reluctant to share at panels and with the media. Seems some of my videos have generated more engagements than horrific media spending and expensive attempts at building branded content series. Then I received…
What Video Export Settings Will Give Me the Best YouTube HD Quality?
What Video Export Settings Will Give Me the Best YouTube HD Quality? I get this question a lot, and here’s a nice resource by Brian Gary on KenStone.com, and it goes into great detail. What follows are a few of my own ‘high-level’ tips, followed by Brian’s specs and those of MrSafety,.. Your video export…
Training Crows to Steal iPhones, Cell and Digital Cameras
Crows root through garbage, and caw us from our slumber. But what if I could train the species- which top the avian IQ scale – to be my minions? Then I read in a recent O Magazine about a hacker named Joshua Klein who spent a decade studying crows, and discovered they’re highly intelligent and…
Torture Fred from YouTube: Pick Your Weapon
Dane from Gagfilms provides this interactive video so you can torture YouTube’s “Fred” in six fun-filled ways. I like the nuclear weapon.
Charging for Video Content Not Ready for Prime Time
Should Hulu and YouTube charge for content? Not yet. Few would buy, and views would drop and threaten already light ad revenue.
Small Business “Easy Entry” to Online-Video Advertising
I love entrepreneurs, but I can’t make a living helping them with video marketing. So I’m glad to hear someone else is offering a service that almost strikes me as “too good to be true.” For $99 you can send audio, script, photos, etc. to this company, and they’ll make you a video and upload…