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NOTE: The videos posted here (particularly the second one) do not reflect my opinions. That being said, the second video may be offensive to some, but then again, that's why the theme of this Viral Video Friday has to do with the topic of Contrversy.
In short, a viral video is a video which gets widespread popularity throughout various online (social networks, email, instant messaging, etc.) and mobile devices. But what defines a viral viewing? According to research conglomerate Millward Brown, a high viral viewing consists of a video receiving more than 1,000 U.K. or 5,000 U.S. views per week.
And how do you create a viral video? In a ‘Face the Nation’ interview with Jennifer Feikin (director of Google Video), she states the following:
“You can’t just create a viral video. It needs to be very organic; it needs to be grassroots; it needs to be very real; and users will realize what’s real and what’s not.”
That being said, here is this week’s viral video. Watch it, analyze it, and think about how you can utilize the characteristics from this video to help make your own videos become viral.
Theme: Controversial
Viral Video 1: Free Hugs Campaign - Official Page (music by Sick Puppies.net )
Views As Of This Posting: 58,993,513
Published On: September 22, 2006
Viral Video 2: The shocking video Barack Obama does not want you to see!!
Views As Of This Posting: 3,378,126
Published On: January 8, 2008
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