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The Debtors Are Coming!

Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 11:10am
Still from a YouTube video posted by Rockerchic4God.

Before new federal consumer protections come into place later this year, credit card issuers have been tweaking terms and increasing rates. While most of us grumble in private, a California woman, Ann Minch, better known by her YouTube handle "Rockerchic4God," tells Bank of America (BAC) "You are evil thieving bastards!" in response to their decision to more than double her credit card interest rate over night. She vows to stage a "debtors revolt." Yes, this revolution will be aired ... on YouTube.

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  • Bernhard Warner is editorial director of Social Media Influence.
  • Matthew Yeomans runs Custom Communication
Still from a YouTube video posted by Rockerchic4God.

Wii May Need Backup

Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 9:51am

Drug enforcement agents in Lakeland, Fla. burst into the home of a suspected drug dealer, guns drawn, ready for anything. What do they find? A Nintendo Wii and a jumbo-screen TV. Bowling, anyone?

Title: Raw Video: Officers Play Wii During Raid

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  • Bernhard Warner is editorial director of Social Media Influence.
  • Matthew Yeomans runs Custom Communication

VisitDenmark’s Sexy Single Mom

Posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 9:08am

In this viral video, courtesy of the Danish tourism authority, a young blonde actress recounts a sexual encounter with a stranger. Does this ad make you want to visit Denmark and get in on the action, or is it a total turn-off?

Title: Danish Mother seeking ...

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  • Bernhard Warner is editorial director of Social Media Influence.
  • Matthew Yeomans runs Custom Communication

Halo Mans the Trenches

Posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 10:23am
A live-action video game trailer follows a soldier into the combat zone.

This trailer for a new war-themed Halo video game is fast-moving and violent. Does the trailer make the game seem disturbing or does it make you want to play along?

Title: Halo ODST—Live Action Trailer

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  • Bernhard Warner is editorial director of Social Media Influence.
  • Matthew Yeomans runs Custom Communication
A live-action video game trailer follows a soldier into the combat zone.

Chevron Posts Murky Tapes

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 11:30am

Big Oil company Chevron (CVX) posted this video, which it says shows evidence of bribery and judicial misconduct in the environmental case it’s currently facing. Is there enough here to vilify the judge or does the whole thing seem suspicious?

Title: Judge Nunez Misconduct Overview—Chevron Ecuador Lawsuit

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  • Bernhard Warner is editorial director of Social Media Influence.
  • Matthew Yeomans runs Custom Communication

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