Instead of spending all my time writing thousands of words worth of explaining each of these videos I thought I would spend more time finding some of the best/interesting/funniest viral videos out there to this date. Some are from ad agencies, some from users optimised by companies. Enjoy!
1. Brick Thief
An interesting one to start off the post this one and it is there to show the people of the world just what can be done with a few Lego bricks. Have a watch and see for yourself, if only I could make half the things this guy could make!
2. Banned Xbox 360 Ad
This will always be a favourite of mine this is simply because it was around the time the Xbox 360 was first released. I was doing some heavy research at the time to see if the system was worth getting and it is when I came across this video. Although it was banned (for obvious reasons?) it is hilarious and really shows how brilliant Microsoft advertising can be. This is a really big shout out to gamers including the lag aspect right at the end. I wouldn’t say this convinced me to buy the console as I loved the original Xbox but let’s just say this didn’t harm the decision process.
3. Coke + Mentos
Although this campaign was not originally designed for either Coke or Mentos it is something that both took on with open arms when they saw how well it was doing, generating a big increase in sales for both Coca Cola and Mentos and resulting in many a botched test at home I am sure, this video takes the theory to the extreme!
4. John West Salmon
Using the power of Jim Henson’s creature creative skills and a very clever advertising agency this piece was thrown together. I remember watching this one on television for the first time and heading out to buy this salmon the next day. Sure I buy salmon anyway but I wouldn’t have brought this brand if it wasn’t for the awesome advert.
5. Will It Blend?
Collectively these videos have become one of the most successful marketing campaigns on the net. I certainly expect these blenders to be the biggest selling blender in the world now. Of course although the videos are very dangerous and they do say you shouldn’t try it at home I am sure it has resulted in a few people trying it in their homes! The clever thing about this is that in the background they have safe blended videos like the Avocado and other fruits and vegetables.
6. Wedding Entrance
This video was put together by the creative minds of a family, nothing more, and nothing less. Instead of taking the song off YouTube (something owners can do) Sony decided to use the popularity of the video to sell more Chris Brown records, it worked. Take a look at the number of views on this video. Even if a small proportion of the people that have seen this brought just the single you are looking at millions that wouldn’t have been made otherwise.
7. 7 Billion
Ending on something to think about I think with this National Geographic video. (Coincidently the 7th video on the list) The figure that really stands out above everything else is the fact that all of us put together could fit inside LA. It really does put things into perspective.
These are by no means the defined list of successful viral campaigns out there but they are ones that have either made me laugh or read further into what it was talking about. If you have anything to add to the post then let me know in the comments!
Great collection, I especially love the Coke/Mentos one! Viral videos a great vehicle or brands to advertise their products with more creative scope, free from the shackles and restraints of TV advertising. With the increasing trend towards regulation in the digital realm however – many celebs have been wrapped in the knuckles recently for their Twitter postings – do you think that viral videos that are in the risqué side might be under threat from organisations like the ASA or OFT?
I really hope the OFT don’t interfere with brilliant viral campaigns like this. The end game is of course to make people purchase the products but if you can do it in a funny way then what is the issue here? The more boring the advert is the less likely I will purchase the products, luckily for you US citizens the OFT aren’t around to ruin everything.
“Will it blend?” will go down in history as one of the most memorable and effective viral marketing stunts to date.
Mark Eko’s tag of (fake) Air Force One should be in that list.
“7 Most Interesting Viral Videos of All Times” – Megalomania much? What will be the title of your next article and how will it manage to top this one? Something like “7 Most Interesting Viral Campaigns Since The Dawn of Time and Across The Universe And Back”?
@ shmack – something like that yes , the title was to draw people in which it has done and I think you will find a nice selection of videos in this list.
Would you prefer a title from one of the following?
7 okay viral campaigns
viral campaigns that did their job well
viral campaigns that might keep you amused for 5 minutes
In fact the next title is going to be:
10 (yes 10) viral campaigns that will change the way you see your soul, change life itself and better the world, perhaps giving meaning to life and even answer the almighty question, why?
Sorry, I had to delete the comment you were responding to – simply because it was obvious trolling…
Obviously, this is the author’s collection and author’s view, so if anyone thinks he would pick other videos, please suggest your choices and tell us why you’d prefer them.
As simple as that!
We love friendly discussions.
No problem Ann, it gave me a few minutes of enjoyment replying so not all is lost!
Leaving my comment live is much appreciated!
cool collection
I have already seen couple of those..thanks for sharing all these….great…”Will It Blend” is my favorite….
Wow.. Really nice collections.. Thanks for sharing this funniest viral stories..
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