Top 25 Stories On ViralBlog In 2011
It was a busy year in the social media space and tech. Google+; new iPad, Facebook launched Timeline, Twitter with a new design for users and brand pages and embeddable tweets and much much more. Impossible to name them all.
And as there were more than 300 articles on ViralBlog in 2011, we bring you bring you the top 25 that you simply have to read…
You may not be able to go through all of them at once, but these are the most read posts of 2011 on ViralBlog that should not be missed. Let us know your opinion in the comments, looking forward to read them!
iPad 2 Compared To Its Competition
On 2nd March 2011 Apple launched the follow up to the iPad, the iPad 2. With the launch Apple took another step forward in the tablet market, which Apple created in 2010.
Later more players entered the “battle of tablets“, but still have a long journey to become a proper competitors to Apple.
It’s Back: Elf Yourself 2011 Is Here!
For Christmas 2011 many businesses couldn’t wait to expose their most brilliant themed marketing. Some – like Elf Yourself – are so epic that they can be re-launched every year. See the Elf Yourself 2011 edition here.
We think it can inspire a few CMOs as well…
How Branding Works In The Social Media Age
With more than 100 million active users on Twitter and 800 million+ on Facebook, stunning growth rates of other major social networks, it’s already a part of daily life and culture around the globe.
For the brands it’s important to know and understand how their fans, followers and prospects interact and engage with them in the vasts space of social media.
Happily Married: Tourism And Social
Have you got a stop-over, do you have to wait for public transport, are you on holiday or are you just interested in what is happening in a city? Wouldn’t it be great if you can meander around and get to know the ins and out by using just your mobile? But not just another GPS Tour, but one extensively connected to all social and information feeds…
The Economical Value Of One Facebook Fan?
Since social media and Facebook have matured as viable dialogue marketing, CRM and customer service tools, the job of a strategist is much more fun. Brand and business objective driven conversionista DNA is shaking in every cell.
We have the value of one Facebook Fan…
Groupon’s Air Fast Ticket Deal Misleading?
Just like in almost any other country, Groupon is also very succesful in the Netherlands. Although there are other Groupon copycats willing to accept lower commissions, many small businesses prefer to partner with Groupon because they reach more potential customers.
5 Creative Uses Of The Facebook Like
The 31st FantasPorto Oporto International Horror Film Festival, held in Lisbon between 25 February and 5 March 2011, is being sponsored by Jornal de Notícias. This local newspaper placed a remarkable ad with a macabre sense of appreciation. A great way to use the popular Facebook Like to promote a horror festival!
And that’s just one of them!
Why Dutch Politics Ban QR-Coded Billboards?!
QR-codes may not be the best promotion, there are also other more relevant ways to engage large audiences. But it’s certainly ridiculous that Dutch politicians are trying to put a ban on QR-coded billboards…
KLM Fly2Miami: It Started With A Tweet?
It all started with a tweet, might sound like a cheesy song- but it’s an amazing story. What happened? KLM announced on Twitter that they would be re-opening their Amsterdam-Miami route on 27 March 2011.
The History Of Social Networking
We all know that social media have been just a few years around now and that these means have changed our lives significantly.
But do you also know how it all started and how people were connected using the Internet before the invention of Facebook and Twitter?
Predicting Online Retail Sales & Growth 2011
Famecount aims to help people locate and connect with celebraties and brands in each of the major social networks. If you look at the current top 10 of popular brands, half of the brands mentioned are FMCG’s.
The only retail brand is current number one, Starbucks.
Build Your Own Social Network
Probably all know the benefits of Facebook on a personal level and business level. But why enjoy all of these benefits just on Facebook? Wouldn’t it be great if you could create your own social network?
Instagram Boosts Levi’s Social Interactions?
From old Polaroid cameras to photo app Instagram for iPhone, seems to be a small step for mankind. Levi’s Brazil tapped into Instagram on iPhone to boost the social interactions with its targets..
Top 10: 3D Projection Videos
More brands are using the amazing 3D projection mapping on buildings or products in order to earn some attention of their target audiences. The projections are fully adapted to the architecture of a building or facade and as the events are filmed the 3D projection video may go viral.
Viral Friday: Volkswagen Commercial: The Force
On #1 position of Viral Friday was Volkswagen Commercial: The Force. Watch the power of the Force and a young boy. The runner up spot is for Google: Art Project – Visitor Guide. Some of the best museums are now open for everybody online thanks to Google! Kobe Bryant is, “The Black Mamba” completes the week’s top 3.
10 Mind Blowing Facebook Games Statistics
Social gaming is still a growing trend and gaming on Facebook is definitely the place where social gaming takes place. We showed you amazing facts & figures before regarding the Rise of Social Gaming & Zynga.
Android vs. iPhone
A study by Nielsen shows that more U.S. prospects are considering getting a new smartphone with Android operating system than one from Apple or RIM. The overall market share in the U.S. shows iPhone was used more, but this is changing.
How CPG CMO’s Can Tap Into Social Gaming?
Why should CMO’s in CPG and Retail care about the trend social gaming? Maybe because the games industry is larger than the movie and music industry together? Or because social gaming can inject intensity into their brand, products and sales?
The Real Cost Of Social Media
Costs for social media projects, whether they are a short term campaign or a long term engagement strategy, tend to be under estimated. Most agency will have heard something along the lines of “but it’s free to set up a Facebook Fanpage, right?” from their clients…
Tourism Ireland: 1st Social Game On Facebook?
We frequently try to inspire CMO’s to embrace social marketing, Facebook and social games. The most groundbreaking full year social program in tourism we have seen so far is definately the one of Tourism Tuscany. But Tourism Ireland claims to have launched the 1st branded social game on Facebook…
How 3D Projections Create Buzz & WOM?
Traditional billboard advertising is in many ways appropriate. In fact many and major advertisers still give it a fair position in their marketing budget, and they should.. Here an impression of this development, accompanied with some nice examples and an example breakdown of the costs is given.
If Social Media Were A High School?
Which social media channel is the class president? Who is the nerd? And who is the typical gossip girl? Flowtown has not only added all the major social media channels, but also added the new kids in town, like Instagram and Formspring.me.
Analyzing Your Social Media Strategy
For a couple of years social media has been on the radar of nearly every marketer. Some really understand how to make it work for them, others struggle and some are still clueless. Araceli Perez of e-interactive created an amazing infographic, showing us all the relevant steps one need to take for a solid social media strategy.
Viral Friday: Dead Island Trailer
The #1 position went to Dead Island Trailer. An amazing short movie, definitley one to watch! The runner up spot is for Rear View Girls, see how many men look at your ass ladies! Lady Gaga completes this week’s top 3 with her crazy arrival at the Grammy’s!
Happily Married: TV And Social Media
I believe that a great long-lasting, interdependent marriage is in the making by combining Social Media and Television.
Just look at RTL’s talent show: The Voice Of Holland.
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Wow awesome overview. Will bookmark and share it…
Great stuff, thnx for sharing this 25. Like the TV & Social the most!
Nice great stuff. Really liked the item about the value of a Facebook fan!