I do PR for Switzerland
In a recent client presentation, we (successfully) convinced the client that video would be a worthwhile benefit on their site and that we could obtain it simply be suggesting the public upload it themselves. “Simply,” we emphasized, although none of us had ever done it. Personally, something in me just couldn’t comprehend why one would do such a thing. Who cares about my video? All through the hype of You Tube I’ve wondered, when will the day come that I will have a legit reason to post a video for strangers…creepers?? I don’t have time for that!
It happened.
While googling for examples of what we were looking to emmulate, I came accross MySwitzerland.com, a site in which visitors and locals can upload videos of themselves doing fun things in Switzerland. I immediately thought of my very own Switzerland video…still on my computer…only 14 seconds long…kind of fun to watch…hmm…I have a few minutes to spare…
Here it is, my debut to the online world of “user generated video.” Here I am, blindly promoting Switzerland and now, here I am, making it viral. I’ll admit, it was REALLY easy and….I kind of liked it. As did 251 (plus 4 more in the time it took me to write this) other people!
Tonight I’m going to the beach to watch the sunset. Maybe I’ll record and post that..there’s got to be someone in the midwest who would like to see it….right??
You better let them know so you can get paid … or maybe you can freelance as a videographer.