Written on 3:03 AM by VeeKarnik
Haven't we all had our share of miserable, boring, nonsensical, long meetings?
At the cost of rubbing people the wrong way, I am going to let you in on a little digital secret! There is a site to actually measure how lousy your meeting was!!!
MeetorDie.com is a creation of
Vapourware Labs. The internet has a great sense of humor. It is definitely a must visit site!!
Next up.
Q: Can we go on strike?
A: Yes! Yes!
Q: But on what platform?
A: Why not digital? Everyone is going digital!
That is exactly what advertising agencies in Belgium did (yes they go on strike as well!). These agencies shut-down their websites to protest how clients were conducting pitches.
Read more...
Worth a thought!
Let me stop making dangerous statements and get to some news.
If you have not caught it on the news; post the bomb blast on the 13th in German Bakery people are coming together to
rebuild German Bakery.
So me signing off a good note...have a safe weekend guys!
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Written on 12:27 AM by sairam
Hi
How banners can be used to make browsers participate. chk out what Uninor did on clinck
and once the browser comes to the landing page, there was more such experience.(liked the snake part)
virtual trees now @ http://www.usemobilesavepaper.in/
How Google integrated translation into Goggles
Happy reading
Sai
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Written on 12:37 AM by sairam
Hi
Wednesday's bytes
chk out how Addidas is using Virals -
Addidas - Its on me
Really interesting, as Addidas has done some amazing stuff
Want to know what to use in Facebook for brands- Pages vs Groups
this would clear some myths...
IPL3 in Youtube. Industry speaks
Personally big question is would I watch IPL3 in Youtube, how different is it from checking scores in cricinfo, 8 PM matches would I watch....
One thing is for sure, Finals I would definitely not watch in Youtube. May be Cinema, May be Pub, ....
Happy reading
Sai
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Written on 3:13 AM by VeeKarnik
As I was scouting for something to write about, I came across an interesting bit on opportunities in social media for women. Unilever has been doing this successfully for sometime now. Do watch this Dove commercial...a good video.
Catching up with some news now.
Pune based agency, iThink Labs, appointed as
Rock You's partner to monetize traffic its applications on Facebook receive from India and West Asia.
Read more...
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Written on 9:25 PM by sairam
Hi
Jivox Video ads get more interactive and could work well complimenting TV campaigns
http://www.alootechie.com/content/jivox-adds-social-media-sharing-capabilities-its-online-video-advertising-platform
Another cricketeer opens his site and apparently he is active socially also
http://www.yuvrajsingh.co.in/
Google's experimental fiber network
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/
Will Apple redefine mobile advertising
http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=142036
Happy Reading
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Written on 11:45 PM by VeeKarnik
We've scrapped. We've posted on walls. We've even tweeted. But how many of us have buzzed??
Well Google answer to Facebook & Twitter is here.
Google Buzz. The video on
youtube tells you what Buzz is capable of. Google will soon make this available for everyone. What needs to be seen is how Buzz will affect other sites.
Read More...
News Time!!
Bharthi Airtel launched mobile applications store
Airtel App Central. Guess apps as a trend is really catching up in India. Great opportunity for brands to exploit...
And on to gaming. Well Parle-G will surely say Gaming works!
Parle-G's Super Game-III on Zapak.com has witnessed a participation of over 1 million kids in the age group 6-14. The computer seems to be the new box kids like to spend time on!
Play here.
Nivea Hugs & Kisses
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Nivea is using
e-cards to send out Hugs & Kisses. Log on and send out cards to Spread the Love!!
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Written on 3:47 AM by sairam
Hi
Smart ppl, with smarter ideas
There was this Indian Taxi driver with Youtube post which helped him get international tourists as clients
now there is a Auto driver who has a site with banners for brands which cant afford to be present in TV/Press
http://www.alootechie.com/content/the-auto-driver-chennai-who-charges-rs-500-a-year-online-banner-ads
Big question - who visits this site (may be we must speak to this guy)
Hindi mee blog karna hai, kripya necha choueeya (dont know the hindi word for click)
http://jagranjunction.com/
Just 1411 Left ....
Well its the no. of Tigers in India. Aircel partners with WWF and has created a campaign on this
Go ahead and pledge ur support(30K ppl have already done)
http://www.saveourtigers.com/
Happy reading
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Written on 1:18 AM by sairam
Dear Maxus ites
Can we use music for brands
http://www.mtvindia.com/imix/index.php
Differentiated content which can be customised
well this can be a smart way to get ppl into ur site or increasing fans
Watch out for What "My name is Khan" plans to do with this feature
One more AR, and this time it is Addidas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsTxpouPCMc
bit old news - came across this recently, hence putting the same
One Dew to vote for, one Dew to support, one Dew to rule them all
heard of Dewmocracy (another co creation)
http://www.facebook.com/mountaindew?v=app_11007063052
Is Kindle really big?
Will we read books in the future in Kindle(or its competition)
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/amazon_now_sells_6_kindle_books_for_every_10_physi.php
Thats all Folks
Sai
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