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Category Archives: Viral
The Burns Works Video
So what happens when you take a whole bunch of artsy types to the mountains to perform some manual labor? We’re guessing lots and lots of whining. But bless their souls, our Burns Marketing crew is sucking it up this … Continue reading
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The man we wish our men smelled like.
As you’ve been walking through your office this week, do you keep hearing something… something very faint… something coming from the desks of the women-folk in the building? Is it the heart-warming Old Spice whistle that you keep hearing? It … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Communications, Insights, Interactive, Social media, Strategy, Viral
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Don’t forget your social media links
A recent study profiled on Marketing Charts shows that promotional e-mails that include links to social networking sites produce an average of 30-percent higher click-through rates (CTR) than promotional e-mails without links. And don’t think one is enough — research … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Interactive, Research, Social media, Strategy, Viral
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"We regretfully admit that something has happened off of the Gulf Coast. More to come."
That’s just the first of many Tweets from BP Twitter impostor, @BPGlobalPR. With nearly 20,000 followers (and growing), you would think BP would be trying to cap, plug with trash, or otherwise reduce the mess of this feed. But sticking … Continue reading
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Cervical cancer… perfume?
Like any quality perfume commercial, this cervical cancer prevention commercial depicts mysterious glitter and a woman running around cluelessly in some $4,000 dress… only to be disappointed by a bottle of cervical cancer. This is so weird that sarcastic comments … Continue reading
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Surprise, surprise, what a wonderful surprise.
Put a dollar in a Coke machine and let the magic unfold right in front of your eyes. Coca-Cola’s new “Happiness Machine” video shows how they are spreading happiness, as a rigged coke machine dispenses a little something extra to … Continue reading
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An open offer to Conan O’Brien
Dear Conan O’Brien, Now that you’re jobless, and after all the ridiculousness NBC put you through, are you ready step away from the TV? We hope so. I’m pleased to offer you a great new opportunity at Burns Marketing Communications … Continue reading
Posted in Social media, Viral
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"You in?" For good.
With the holidays coming up, there are many people looking for a little kindness in a time of need… and there are many willing to help. To spark the goodness, Yahoo created, You In?”, which inspires people to do a … Continue reading
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Oh c’mon!
This Method viral video, which received positive reviews from the Association of National Advertisers and others, has been pulled because some viewers believe it’s sexist and pokes fun at rape threats as this article from Advertising Age explains. Huh? That’s … Continue reading
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Because today demands better
Have you seen the breakthrough videos from The Fun Theory project? Super cool — and proof that advertising today is an entirely new beast. We need to affect culture, not just interrupt people’s everyday lives. This Fun Theory effort is … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Strategy, Viral
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