Chatroulette Live at Ben Folds concert
Ben Folds performs live to the various folks he encounters via Chatroulette.
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Social Media consumption stats
A look at how users of various social services are consuming.
(hat tip mashable)
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I’m Here (2010) Spike Jonze
I’d missed out on seeing the short at Sundance but signed up to receive a ticket once it became available online. I received the following email tonight.
When I went to the site it mentioned that 3,785 tickets we’re available. Found myself wondering if limited viewing was due to tech limitations of the server or if it was a play on creating a demand based on scarcity. Either way it is an interesting way to release a short. It gave the feeling of something special in a connected world that’s become all about the “right now.” But at its core it was the story that carried the experience. Hats off to Jonez for making a heartfelt piece of branded content that took me some place and didn’t bother to shove a brand or a sale down my throat. I really hope that this type of branded content becomes the norm – subtle with art, craft and engaging storytelling.
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iamamiwhoami
Came across some of the “iamamiwhoami” vids at the end of last year and meant to follow up but have been too busy. The names of the vids look like coordinates and sure enough the folks at unfiction are on the case.
The marriage of ARGs and music is such a natural fit. NiN did an effective take on it with Year Zero a few years back. In fact many have thought these viral vids are the work of NiN and earlier tonight Trent Reznor tweeted
