Viral Marketing

What Are Your Organization's Tweetable Moments?

David Nour | Posted 05.08.2012

David Nour

"Today, I had an amazing experience at...." Discovering a tweet like the above referencing a review about you, your organization, or your brand is certainly better than: "I'll never visit / do business with / interact with / buy from...."

Building Brands in the Digital Age

Dean Donaldson | Posted 04.02.2012

Dean Donaldson

If advertisers want something solid, something that is going to last, whether personal or brand, they still need to invest in relationships with consumers. It still takes time... they need to learn to build brand moments online to create lasting customer relationships.

Angry Birds Creator Peter Vesterbacka: "Games Are Good for Your Brain'

Elisabeth Braw | Posted 05.28.2012

Elisabeth Braw

Angry Birds has transfixed the world with its angry -- but cute -- birds launching pigs. Its new game is based in space. But Angry Birds' creative director aims even higher: he wants to get the whole world exercising, with Angry Birds of course.

WATCH: Flying 'People' Over NYC Actually A (Clever) Publicity Stunt

Posted 01.30.2012

You're not crazy if you think you saw some people flying over the Manhattan skyline over the past couple weeks. 20th Century Fox hired ad firm Thinkmo...

11 Pop Culture Blogs Who Could Hire Journalists

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 12.12.2011

The announcement that BuzzFeed hired POLITICO journalist Ben Smith in the new position of editor-in-chief shocked many in the media world. After all, ...

WATCH: Snooki Perfume?

Posted 01.08.2012

While "Jersey Shore" star Snooki's perfume line may be all too real, that doesn't mean her advertising campaign has to be. It seems the pint-sized...

How Viral Works: Tracing the Take-off of Erato's "Call Your Girlfriend"

Spencer Critchley | Posted 12.31.2011

Spencer Critchley

The very simplicity of this recipe shows why viral success always looks so easy, but remains so rare. In a world of oceans of content, "great," "different" and "authentic" become more and more precious.

Facebook Partners With Hulu, Spotify

AP | By RYAN NAKASHIMA | Posted 11.23.2011

LOS ANGELES -- Music and media companies are pinning fresh hopes for reviving their businesses on a small ribbon that Facebook has begun putting on us...

Living Bacteria Billboard Promotes Film

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 11.09.2011

If you've got a weak stomach, you might want to skip this video. Maybe the movie too, since it's reportedly just a tad bit too real. As a cleve...

WATCH: Beer Company Posts Billboard 'So Visually Arresting That It Blows You Away'

Posted 10.15.2011

How many beer-advertising billboards do you pass in a typical week? Probably a lot -- whether you walk around city streets or drive along highways, th...

The Social Currency Mint

Naomi Troni | Posted 10.04.2011

Naomi Troni

Viral marketing will send consumers to a brand's website for a first visit, but what will motivate them to come back? These four important elements.

WATCH: Tiny Nail Art Animation Makes Both Nail Art, Kias Cool

Posted 09.26.2011

You know that aunt of yours that always has something painted on her nails that shouldn't be there, like a kitten flying a jet plane or Van Gogh's "St...

Isaiah Mustafa To Fabio: 'It's On'

Posted 09.24.2011

Well, it's official. The duel is on. It seems Isaiah Mustafa found some time after solving the NFL lockout debacle to release a video officially a...

WATCH: That's Vaginal!

Posted 08.27.2011

2011 has been the year of Bossypants and "Bridesmaids," which means a lot of people have lady stuff on the brain. How do we get women to spend money? ...

WATCH: Bankers Taped To Lamp Poles In Stunt

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 08.22.2011

An Australian bank's fees are so low that competitors have duct-taped some of its employees to lamps hovering yards above ground. Or so those respo...

Making A Viral Video: 5 Things You Need To Know

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Lauren Drell | Posted 08.09.2011

Piano-playing cats, finger-biting babies, the Star Wars kid -- we've all seen these viral videos on YouTube, laughed and then shared with everyone we ...

WATCH: Comedians Promote New Foursquare App For Liars

The Huffington Post | Carol Hartsell | Posted 05.25.2011

Remember when you could enjoy the simple pleasure of lying and getting away with it? When was the last time you got out of going to a birthday party ...

Overnight Successes Take Time

James M. Lynch | Posted 05.25.2011

James M. Lynch

As a business coach I talk to a broad spectrum of potential clients.

Paula Goldman | Posted 05.25.2011

Paula Goldman

If you're going to promote condoms to stop HIV transmission, how would you actually market and brand them?

Nike and Little Girls -- A Happy Secret of Viral Marketing

Paula Goldman | Posted 05.25.2011

Paula Goldman

Is there some mystery involved in using social media to make messages spread contagiously? Yes. But it's not as mystical as the gurus would have us believe.

The Seven Secrets to eBook Publishing Success

Mark Coker | Posted 05.25.2011

Mark Coker

Whether you're a self-published indie author or a large traditional publisher, the opportunity to reach readers with books has never been greater.

Rod Kurtz

Ask Rod, Episode 17: How Do I Get Free Publicity?

HuffingtonPost.com | Rod Kurtz | Posted 01.26.2012

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz reveals how to get your marketing message out and where to find a mentor. Plus, a surprise visitor stops by the set....

Rod Kurtz

Ask Rod, Episode 15: How Do I Spread the Word About a New Product?

HuffingtonPost.com | Rod Kurtz | Posted 01.26.2012

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz helps a young entrepreneur take down the cupcake cartel. Plus, advice on customer testimonials....

Word of Mouth Marketing -- Powerful Messaging Via an Affordable Medium

April Rudin | Posted 05.25.2011

April Rudin

Word of mouth marketing is a medium which allows for powerful yet affordable messages to be spread through the consumer world.

English Speaking Hispanics Lead in Mobile Internet Growth...

Chris Brassington | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Brassington

"Latinos love their cell phones. The passionate nature of the culture fits perfectly with our first-rate sports programming and their desire to stay connected."