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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon Just Got Closer With The Kevin Bacon Commercial Generator.

09 Tuesday Dec 2014

Posted by Michael Seaton in Advertising, Stuff, Very Cool

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Kevin Bacon, Kevin Bacon Commercial Generator

Ever play Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon?  Loads of fun if you have not yet indulged.  You’ll need to trust me on this.

animated-kevin-bacon

But now you’ll have the inside edge because Kevin Bacon can, and will, appear in your very own commercial.

Check out the Kevin Bacon Commercial Generator and percolate in the possibilities of Mr. Bacon as your pitchman.    If you are a local shop owner that happens to sell bacon, well, all the better.

Brought to you by  the good folks at Shop For Good. 

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What We Watched In 2010: The Year In Review From YouTube

21 Tuesday Dec 2010

Posted by Michael Seaton in Stuff, Very Cool

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What were our favorite distractions, inspirations and jaw-dropping wtf moments within the world online video this year? Look no further then YouTube Rewind 2010: The Year In Review which showcases the online videos we checked-out the most.
From Tiger, Mustafa, Beiber, the next Beiber, The Bed Intruder, Keenan Cahill, the plethora of Haul videos and, the Double Rainbow guy, it was a year full of interesting videos to watch (some more than others!).
Check YouTube’s Rewind Channel for a timeline of all the moments over the past year.
Here is the trailer:

This Internet Thing

12 Friday Mar 2010

Posted by Michael Seaton in Customer Experiences, Digital Marketing, Ideas & Experiences, Stuff, Very Cool

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Digital, Internet, Internet Statistics, Jesse Thomas

We should all be amazed at what we have seen grow in front of our very own eyes. Over the past decade and a half, this little thing we call the Internet has changed the way we communicate, the way we conduct business, the way we think and, most significantly it has changed our culture and society. Forever.
The video below, The State of The Internet, by Jesse Thomas, is an amazing run down of the staggering numbers that showcase just how pervasive digital has become. And, it’s not getting any smaller. Watch, enjoy and marvel at where our world is at and where its headed.
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9641036&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1

JESS3 / The State of The Internet from JESS3 on Vimeo.

Hat tip to Mitch Joel.

The Art of Marketing Comes To Toronto On March 2

23 Tuesday Feb 2010

Posted by Michael Seaton in Brands & Branding, Ideas & Experiences, Local Events - Toronto, Very Cool

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Dan Heath, Events, James Othmer, Marketing, Max Lenderman, Mitch Joel, Sally Hogshead, Seth Godin, The Art of Marketing, The Art of Productions

On March 2 in Toronto, The Art of Productions will put a stellar line up of speakers on stage with an event titled The Art Of Marketing. This roster is a who’s who in the world of marketing thought leadership and promises to inspire, motivate and educate. If you like this kind of event (as I do) it is not to be missed.
The day kicks of with Mitch Joel and Seth Godin taking up the morning. Then the afternoon continues with the likes of Sally Hogshead, James Othmer, Max Lenderman and Dan Heath.
Having read the books from nearly all authors, as well as having heard nearly all of them speak at other events, this day is guaranteed to be chock full o’ great insights in terms of where business and marketing is today and where it is going. If you are like me and love this kind of content then attendance is manadatory.
There is a special discount for readers of this blog , so act now.. operators are standing by!
Check out the video below and The Art of Marketing for more info:

Swedish Armed Forces Asks If You Are Officer Material.

10 Friday Jul 2009

Posted by Michael Seaton in Digital Marketing, Very Cool

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David Lynch, Saw, Swedish Armed Forces, The Twilight Zone

Unconventional. Interesting. Puzzling. A bit of creepiness mixed with the notion that you may never quite figure the entire thing out. Yes, these are a few of my favorite things. Is it any wonder I stayed up until 2am as a child to watch reruns of The Twilight Zone?
So, if David Lynch designed a website with Saw on the brain, I think it would look and act something like this gem of project from the Swedish Armed Forces.
Apparently it is a recruiting tool. I took the test. It seems they won’t be requiring my services anytime soon. Mom will be happy.
Hat Tip to Simon Conlin via Facebook

Just One Of The Reasons To Love YouTube

09 Thursday Apr 2009

Posted by Michael Seaton in Stuff, Very Cool

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32 songs in 8 minutes, Acoustic Guitar, Freddie25, Leo Laporte, Music, Twitter, YouTube

It’s not just about teenagers kicking each other in the crotch. Where else would you find something like this? 32 songs in 8 minutes. I am now a fan of Freddie25.
And there is even some Chocolate Rain and a Rick Roll on acoustic guitar thrown in for good measure. Wild.

Hat tip to Leo Laporte via Twitter – follow him, he is only at 111,871!

Web 2.0 Halloween Costumes

01 Saturday Nov 2008

Posted by Michael Seaton in Very Cool

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Apple, Facebook, Halloween, Halloween Costumes, Web 2.0, Wired

I love all of these awesome costumes found over at Wired.
My two favorites are below (go figure they are Web 2.0 themed).
facebookcostume.jpg
applecosumes.jpg
Happy Halloween everyone!

The Official Google Ten Year Birthday Site

24 Wednesday Sep 2008

Posted by Michael Seaton in Stuff, Very Cool

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Google, Google Ten Year Birthday, Trivia.

Lots of interesting tidbits, trivia and timelines at Google’s Ten Year Birthday Site.
Go get geeked out on facts and figures and quiz all your family and friends. Some will be impressed, some will stare at you and wonder (not “in” wonder, just “wonder”).
Enjoy.

Electronic Arts Walks On Water

21 Thursday Aug 2008

Posted by Michael Seaton in Brands & Branding, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Very Cool

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Electronic Arts, Golf, John Porcaro, Steve Rubel, Tiger Woods, YouTube

Electronic Arts gets it. They put together this YouTube video below in response to a consumer generated YouTube video.
Pretty self-explanatory and very well done.

I never doubted Tiger Woods could walk on water. Hat tip to Steve Rubel via John Porcaro.

Google Gets Lively With 3D Web

09 Wednesday Jul 2008

Posted by Michael Seaton in Social Media, Stuff, Very Cool

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3D Web, Google, Lively, Terminator, Virtual Worlds

I was just checking out the Official Google Blog and was totally sidetracked getting into Google’s kick at the 3D world with Lively. First impression is that it seems pretty much like Second Life, but is a whole lot easier to approach and get into.
I like the idea of the 3D web and where it is going. I was into Second Life for a little while and got a good feel for the online world. But Second Life was a pig on the system. Google overcomes an major obstacle with Lively because it is so much more accessible. And, more importantly, Lively rooms and avatars designed to exist outside of a walled garden. A feature most 3D worlds do not provide.
As I read over at Diabolical or Smart:
In essence, Google is looking to create a massive distributed virtual world, where every Google account can have its own avatar that can be used wherever a Lively virtual room is present – for example, on a blog, a social networking profile, or a Web page.

Ok, I’ll check it out a bit more because I am interested (my avatar is mlseaton). However, I am now convinced more than ever that Google is actually Cyberdyne Systems Corporation.
Check out my room below…
http://embed.lively.com/iframe?rid=6006493273739170598

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