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Reality TV from Middle-Earth?

2008-11-19T16:19:00.000-08:00

This is supposedly a new home makeover show coming out soon.

Anyone want to live like a hobbit?

Viral marketing = dandelions?

2008-11-19T16:10:00.000-08:00

"Viral" ad campaigns: everybody's sick of them! What to do? Just think of a more appealing name for them. Because appearance, not reality, is what matters, and if you agree with that you just might have a future in advertising. "Viral" campaigns are now called "Dandelions," because they flutter beautifully across the landscape, sowing their brand messages that will grow into beautiful brand flowers. This, according to a new agency that is perfecting the art of being a smart sellout:

The agency is called Dandelion, of course, because why let someone else run off with your awesome viral marketing analogy? And Dandelion is not a vulgar "ad" agency; rather, it is a "brand storyteller." For reals. All your favorites are lining up for some of that sweet marketing budget pie:

To help accomplish that, Dandelion is signing writers for projects that will integrate brands into the plot lines of stories. Ed Herbstman, who has written for Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Da Ali G Show,” will be the head writer.
Among the other writers are Eric Gilliland, of sitcoms like “My Boys,” “Roseanne” and “That ’70s Show”; Scott Sherman of The Onion and the parody “The Dangerous Book for Dogs”; and Charlie Todd, the creator of a roving band of pranksters, Improv Everywhere, perhaps best known for the annual “No Pants” ride on the New York City subway.

Best viral marketing of the year

2008-11-19T14:35:00.000-08:00

Will It Blend?

http://www.willitblend.com/

James Franco up to more viral tricks?

2008-11-14T09:07:00.000-08:00

My friend Nathan blogged about this strange James Franco making its way around the internets:

I googled just about everything he mentions in the video -- ManWorld, Gopher Smash, WonderGlen, and of course Aidan Weinglas. Those last two are real. WonderGlen is a strange comedy site that you have to see to believe.

It's a viral campaign for something, but I can't figure out what. The next James Franco movie maybe? Send tips, hints, rumors, and theories to mollywing@gmail.com

More blog shout-outs

2008-11-14T08:40:00.001-08:00

Since I gave a shout-out to Entertainment Scoop, I figure my other friends are going to ask me for mentions. So, before they do, here's some love:

Nathan has an amusing blog about his quirky life and his beautiful girlfriend (you owe me for that, Charlotte!).

Missouri's answer to The Dude has You're Out of Your Element, Donnie! which talks about all kinds of strange things, including viral videos.

I only know the Glossed Over girl by email, but her sarcastic take on fashion magazines is my daily must-read.

Lady Spruce's TV blog is another that that I like. Sisterhood solidarity!

I also occasionally geek out at io9.

If you enjoy of these, tell 'em Molly set ya!

Entertainment Scoop

2008-11-14T08:37:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine has started Entertainment Scoop, a site with the latest info on movies, TV shows (including reality TV), DVD, and internet content.

Check it out!

This thriller web series keeps me up at night

2008-11-13T15:49:00.000-08:00

Because it's scary.

http://luke11-17.tv/

Who invented YouTube?

2008-11-13T15:32:00.001-08:00

From TechCrunch:

This story has moved from absurd to absurder. And from crazy to a little boring.

Herbert Elwood Gilliland III claims he invented YouTube and wants compensation (he asks alternatively for $1 million or 1% of the sale price, which is significantly more. There's even a crazy video:

Video blogger iJustine jumped on the bandwagon and created a spoof video making fun of the whole thing. And Gilliland has responded, minus the crazy but plus a whole lot of boring. And now he says he fixed Paypal, too.

My video resume

2008-11-12T09:59:00.000-08:00

My resume

2008-11-11T14:46:00.001-08:00

Molly Wingenfield
mollywing@gmail.com

Objective
To spread the word about websites, content, and products in an effective, innovative, and ethical manner.

Highlights
Weekly columnist
The Maneater, University of Missouri Daily Newspaper

Member
National Association of Internet Writers

Competent, motivated, and enthusiastic

Experience
Jackrabbit News
Blogger and Junior Editor, 2008
www.jackrabbitnews.com
Wrote regular columns on pop culture and internet phenomena. Coordinated other bloggers, writers, and photographers.

Felton, Ginsburg & Weghorst Consultants, St. Louis
Public Relations Assistant , 2005 - 2008
Helped direct and coordinate PR activities for numerous companies, including Shasta, Acer, and Cingular. Specialized in targeted media promotions and online initiatives.

Tigers Helping Kids, Columbia (MO)
Head of Marketing, 2003 - 2005
Developed and implemented public relations campaign for a University of Missouri's community outreach program. Coordinated development of design and ad copy for all promotional materials. Represented organization at city and university events.

Education
University of Missouri
B.A., Business Communications, 2005

Hilarious parody of "Juno"

2008-11-11T13:15:00.000-08:00

I've been hunting for funny viral videos for years, and here's another I'd like to share with you.

It's called Padme and it's a shot-for-shot remake of the Juno trailer, using Star Wars characters.

The film won the George Lucas Selects Award in the 2008 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge.

If you like Juno, or Star Wars, or both, you'll enjoy this.

www.padmeparody.com

Hello!

2008-11-11T13:04:00.001-08:00

Wing Discoveries is open for business!

I'm a one-woman blogging company for all your marketing, promotion, and publicity needs.

Need to get the word out about a new website? Want a video to go viral? Crave 10,000 friends on Facebook?

You've come to the right place.

At this blog I'll talk about my favorite sites, funniest videos, and give you an inside look at how viral marketing works.

Send inquiries, business opportunities, and compliments (I never get tired of those) to:

mollywing@gmail.com

Internet, here I come!