It’s time to change the way advertising agency holding companies source video content. First some background: Advertising agency holding companies ignored the web for 5-10 years, allowing a flurry of website production companies to evolve into full-service “digital agencies of record.” They finally developed small web agencies internally, and then realized they needed to acquire…
I just discovered a report published late last year on video trends observed in the 3rd quarter 2011 (ending Sept. 30). It seems we watch 30% more video when on an iPad (versus desktop). Ooyala, a service provider to media companies, tracks a mess of activity and provides some nice signals in this report (see…
As the Consumer Electronic Show approaches, the “pre-game” show includes some buzz about Internet Television (ITV). We’re beginning to see better signs of a more mainstream evolution from “lean forward” to “lean back” consumption of video. It’s a race from the office to the living room and bedroom. Even “post Jobs,” Apple is the most…
Leave Paul Christofo Alone!
The internets are packed with Jessica Black and Nyan Cat videos that are proclaimed the most “viral” of 2011. But it’s time to take a look at 10 of my favorite videos you probably missed. What was your favorite video of 2011? Enjoy mine… in no particular order. 10. People of Walmart 2 Jessica Frech…
Try not to cry. I dare you. A girl in North Carolina asks Santa for her dad’s return from Iraq. Santa removes his beard and she gets her wish.
It’s the dumbest quotes of 2011 read as poetry. Here’s the video, and the copy is below. Read along with the Mrs. and me, why don’t you? The great poetry and quotes of the United States of America in 2011. Read alone BELOW. Read by Jo and Kevin Nalty (Wifeofnalts and Nalts). Great American Poetry…
Last year we celebrated the worst corporate Christmas and Holiday greetings. This year we’re celebrating the good ones. Got one? We’ve found one by Klick Health, and it deserves recognition. The sheer number of edits and costumes shows effort that is uncommon with end-of-year throw aways. This one is interactive so you can win some…
Seen it? SIRI the iPhone killer. I love the shots of it running along from the perspective of the iPhone camera, and the scene where she drags someone through the mud.
JibJab’s 2011 video, folks. Jessica Black made it, thank goodness. You’re listening to the voice talents of Jim Meskimen- check him on YouTube. Only 18K views so far, so you’re one of the first.