Viral Videos and Their Cultural Impact

Over the past few years, the video industry haswho promoted their blenders with their "Will it Blend?"
grown exponentially. Websites, like YouTube havecampaign -- and the Coca-Cola company -- who used
changed the face of advertising, entertainment andviral video marketing to take advantage of the "Diet
politics by offering users the ability to upload andCoke and Mentos" craze -- have gained a huge
share seemingly unlimited amounts of video. Theaudience in a very cost-effective manner.
Internet has become an absolute juggernaut inThese types of cheap online video distribution are
ecommerce, advertising, politics, and communicationentertaining and effective, while creating a huge buzz
and viral videos and online video productions forfor their product without reaching too far into their
entertainment and information have becomeadvertising budget. These types of viral videos don't
commonplace for individuals, groups, and corporationsalways work, however, so it is important to utilize
who want to promote, entertain, or inform.quality video production methods when creating a
Many artists and musicians have used viral video toviral video ad campaign.
promote and spread their work. Politicians areFor larger companies who can service cities across
extensively using the free mediums to spread theirthe nation, such as Chicago and Denver, video
messages and promote their agendas and platforms.production should appeal to a wider variety of
Additionally, viral videos and short films have becomeconsumers in all areas of the nation and the world.
some of the most popular forms of entertainmentFor smaller, local companies who can only service
over the past few years.local areas, such as Provo, or Pueblo, video
From "Chocolate Rain" and the "Dramatic Chipmunk"production is more likely to be lower budget and
to "Leave Britney Alone" and "Don't Tase Me, Bro!"regional targeting can allow for regional humor and
the use of the Internet to spread entertainment,references that only appeal to the company's target
laughs, and information has never been so prominent.audience.
In the case of Tay Zonday, his "Chocolate Rain"Regardless of the nature of your company,
video made him an instant celebrity and he hasorganization, or purpose, the Internet's capacity for
booked appearances on several late night talk showsvideo marketing can be a great asset. From Holly
as well as landing an endorsement deal with Dr.Springs, to Colorado Springs, video production and
Pepper.distribution can be greatly enhanced using online tools
Corporate video production has become quite popularand services meaning that your company can get
as well as tech savvy companies such as Blendtec --greater visibility for a lower cost.