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YouTube killed the wordsmith star

MTV launched in 1981 with "Video Killed The Radio Star," a prophetically titled video by a now-defunct British band named The Buggles. In just 26 years, the catchy, ominous song title arguably has become a reality for radio.

Is the same happening to written content online?

Could be. Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ9IPZLPGr4 to see how Dove Soap is using custom content and viral marketing to spread the word about a new campaign. Then ask yourself if you'd rather scroll a page of text about this Dove-sponsored program or watch this video.

Can programs like Flash and Final Cut Pro and sites like YouTube and MySpace more effectively communicate your message in an engaging, intrusive manner? Maybe. What are you doing to develop original content, including podcasts and videocasts, and/or other custom programming?

Video may have killed the radio star, but the Buggles' classic happily still lives. Where? On YouTube, of course!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjuGIVyP4Q.
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