Internet Responds To Nathan Fillion: HelpNathanBuyFirefly.com

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Posted by Beirut on April 7, 2011
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If you would like to know just how powerful Nathan Fillion (Captain Malcolm Reynolds) is, all you need to do is look at how is fans are taking any suggestions to resurrect his show, FireFly, despite a highly unlikely success rate!

In case you have never heard of FireFly, here’s a short clip:

Idea & Objectives:

Firefly Cast

Firefly Cast

In order to make bring back FireFly, the internet has launched HelpNathanBuyFirefly.com, which offers the following plan of action:

  1. Create a limited partnership to be owned by the fans. Anyone who invests in the company has a voice.
  2. The purpose of this partnership will be to enable what everyone has been hoping for all these years: the production and distribution of more of our favorite show.
  3. Create a system through which anyone can invest in the organization. If we can’t raise enough money, or if we can’t acquire the rights we’re after, we return the remaining funds. No hassle, no questions, no worries.
  4. Look for a few good Browncoats to serve as a board for oversight.
Success: 4/5
Virality: 5/5
Innovation: 4/5
Feels like an ad: No
Brand visibility: 5/5
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10 Tips for Utilizing Your Facebook Fanpages

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Posted by Beirut on March 21, 2011
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So you have your Facebook Fanpage set up and ready to go however, you have no clue how to make use of it! Here are 10 tips that could help you utilize your fanpages in the best way possible:

1. Carefully Choose Your Content:

As we have previously discussed, your content is very important and it plays a great role in attracting and retaining fans.

Now, since we are discussing Facebook fans in particular, you should always try to use the right messages combined with a mix of audio visuals in order to capture your fans’ attention since there are millions of other companies, people, services and products competing over it!

An Example of Pringles' Content on their Facebook Fanpage

An Example of Pringles' Content on their Facebook Fanpage

Your Facebook fanpage messages should be unique, informative and, when possible, fun!

2. Focus on Your Fans:

Fans are not really customers, however, they have the power to spread the word about your product and service in a way that you would not be able to do yourself! This is why you need to focus on your fans and how to attract them and satisfy them enough for them to become your natural buzzers!

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3FM’s Serious Talent Chart — Let Social Media Be the Judge

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Posted by Beirut on December 7, 2010
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Amost a week ago, a Dutch radio station (3FM) launched a new chart, called the Serious Talent Chart which ranks talent based only on social media coverage including Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Hyves and Last.fm.

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Texas Hold’em Poker — Apps Using Social Media Brilliantly

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Posted by Beirut on November 17, 2010
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We will again be looking into examples of tricks and methods that Zynga’s Texas Hold’em Poker is using to make the most of social media. In other words, what is making this app as “spreadable” and “viral” as it is.

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Millionaire City — Apps Using Social Media Brilliantly

Millionaire City — Apps Using Social Media Brilliantly

We will be looking into the tricks and methods that Millionaire City is using to make the most of social media. In other words, what is making this app as “spreadable” and “viral” as it is.

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Skittles’ Dazzle the Rainbow Campaign — Learn Social Media By Example

Skittles’ Dazzle the Rainbow Campaign — Learn Social Media By Example

Embracing alternative product uses and taking in to the next level, Skittles rolls out its latest social media marketing campaign: "Dazzle the Rainbow" which is simply a challenge in which Skittles fans are asked to bury a man named David Phoenix in a vat of the sugary candy.

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Bored.com — Apps Using Social Media Brilliantly

Bored.com — Apps Using Social Media Brilliantly

What is making Bored.com as “spreadable” and “viral” as is it? Read more for analysis, insights and tips!

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EA SPORTS FIFA Superstars — Apps Using Social Media Brilliantly

EA SPORTS FIFA Superstars — Apps Using Social Media Brilliantly

A snapshot from an active FIFA user's profile

EA SPORTS FIFA Superstars is a hugely popular game and currently has an increasing number of 4,892,926 monthly active users. Read more to see how they utilized social media in order to gain this popularity!

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NHS Organ Donation Campaign — Learn Social Media By Example

NHS Organ Donation Campaign — Learn Social Media By Example

The NHS Organ Donation Campaign aims to increase the number of people on the NHS Organ Donor Register. The need for organ donors never stops. Read more to find out how they do it.

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Hyves vs. Facebook: Creating Loyal Users & Catching Criminals!

Hyves vs. Facebook: Creating Loyal Users & Catching Criminals!

Hyves came to my attention recently through an article in a Dutch newspaper about how the police are using social media - in this case Hyves.nl - to help look for clues in the murder of a 55 year old man, who was found dead in a forest. The man was killed in a knife attack, his legs were separated from his body and was partly undressed!

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