Memorable Viral Video Ads of 2008
Written by Kathy on December 30, 2008
This year, we saw viral video advertisements taken to the next level in production quality, with companies hiring big-name directors and filming in high definition. Several “unauthorized” video ads were released this year as well, supposedly without the knowledge or permission of the company represented. The JC Penney “Speed Dressing” ad is a good example, and the spot did stir up a lot of controversy. Not surprisingly, it also got a lot of views. One of my favorites of ’08 is a Nike commercial, directed by Guy Ritchie:
| Below is a list of some of the most watched viral video ads of 2008: |
| Nintendo Wario Land: Shake It. This is a really unique YouTube Channel with video effects. |
| Guitar Hero World Tour (GH4) Heidi Klum Director’s Cut, Directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X-Men: The Last Stand) |
| Tiger Woods Square Peg in a Round Hole for EA Sports |
| Levis – Back flip Into Jeans |
| Kobe Bryant Jumps Over an Aston Martin for Nike |
| Miss Dior Cherie Directed by Sofia Coppola with model Maryna Linchuk and song “Moi Je Joue” by Brigitte Bardot. |
| Schweppes Burst Slow Motion Balloon Ad |
| “Ball Girl” – Unofficially for Gatorade. |
| Guitar Hero World Tour Fan Video: Bike Hero |
| Ozzy Osborne World of Warcraft |
| Budweiser Clydesdale Team – Super Bowl Commercial |
| Will It Blend? The IPhone3G by BlendTec |
| Coca-Cola: The Unhuggables – Euro 2008 |
