Dec 21, 2008 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Social Media Map – Overdrive Interactive Releases the Game-Changer!

Social Media Map. Late last week, our team at Overdrive Interactive released the first version of the Social Media Map. This map is designed to help marketers and random people alike view the components of the social media landscape and determine how it can be best leveraged for their marketing or personal branding needs. “We know how complex and overwhelming the social media landscape can be,”... read more

Dec 15, 2008 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

HBO Executes Viral Marketing Campaign for Flight of the Conchords ‘Fansterpiece’ Video Contest

I came across a viral branding website yesterday for a popular television show on HBO, Flight of the Conchords. The TV show is about two men that live in NYC doing sketch comedy and singing their comedic folk songs inside a once a week half-hour show that looks at the everyday happenings of the two main characters, Bret and Jemaine The idea. Take a concept of the brand and distinguish it as a... read more

Aug 19, 2008 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Colleges Use Social Media Tactics to Heighten Recruitment

You always knew it was going to happen eventually – colleges and universities nationwide using social media to find new students. Looking for that edge to find the top candidates, schools are reverting to social networking sites, message boards, online video and podcasts to bring the talent! It makes a great amount of sense to do such a thing.  You have to go where the audience is, and with millions of... read more