Most searched & watched of 2009

Posted by nfarsun on 17th December 2009

Google’s official blog has posted the most watched videos and most searched terms of 2009. To give you a small taste, below are the most watched videos, globally:

Most Watched YouTube videos (Global):
1. Susan Boyle - Britain’s Got Talent (120+ million views)
2. David After Dentist (37+ million views)
3. JK Wedding Entrance Dance (33+ million views)
4. New Moon Movie Trailer (31+ million views)
5. Evian Roller Babies (27+ million views)

Did you watch any or all of these videos? If not - better do it before the new year!

To read more, visit: Googleblog.blogspot.com

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The FTC is Cracking Down

Posted by spalinkas on 6th October 2009

Twitter users and bloggers everywhere will now have to abide by new rules imposed by the FTC in regards to advertising and endorsing new products. Here is a link to the AdAge article: http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=139457

Here is a link to the new guidelines: http://www.ftc.gov/os/2009/10/091005endorsementguidesfnnotice.pdf

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Skintervention

Posted by nfarsun on 22nd April 2009

Jergens, a leader in the health and beauty skin care product category, is taking a stand against sun abusers. They’ve created a website/blog that mimics the popular celebrity gossip sites, and posts information about sun abuse, skin damage, “sunaholics” and of course tips to prevent all of this. 

They’ve created and designed their blog in such a way that at first glance, you can’t tell that it was created by Jergens. Check it out at http://skintervention.ca/blog/, and remember to use SPF!

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Kraft focuses on value message with Velveeta brand

Posted by nfarsun on 3rd November 2008

Kraft is challenging bloggers to whip up reciepes for 4 that include their Velveeta brand cheese, for under $10. The receipes from the 5 deidcated bloggers are posted  online for consumers to vote on for their favorite. The site also hosts a contest to those who come up with the best tips to create delicious family dinners on a budget.  Kraft is really playing up the value and affordability message of their product during this economic crisis.

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