Interview With Internet Celebs (and Online Video Experts) Rhett and Link

Posted on 03/18/2009

Two weeks ago I had the chance to interview Rhett and Link. If you don't know who they are, they're the talented guys behind some online video hits like the Facebook Song and, more recently, the ShamWow Song.

In this interview, I asked Rhett and Link about online video success and how they recommend businesses look at online video as a marketing opportunity. They had some great comments that will be helpful for any business considering online video and even some great insight into the elusive term, "viral video".

Rhett and Link are quite busy these days with projects from sponsors. They are also consulting companies to provide creative ideas and online video best practices. If you want to get some insight from the experts, these guys are worth talking to. Enjoy the interview.


Bill Seaver Interviews Rhett and Link About Online Video Success from Bill Seaver on Vimeo.

Bill Seaver | 4 responses to "Interview With Internet Celebs (and Online Video Experts) Rhett and Link"
Tags: "social media marketing"
  • Bill Seaver
    3/20/2009 2:12:08 AM
    Thanks Edwin. They had a lot of great stuff to say. I really appreciated the time they gave.
    Reply
  • Edwin Crozier
    3/19/2009 3:01:13 PM
    Bill, that was AWESOME! I love Rhett and Link. It was great to hear their advice. Thanks for working this out.
    Reply
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[...] noted several time before on this blog that Rhett and Link understand what makes online video work about as well as anyone out there. Not only do they understand it, but they make it happen all the [...]
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[...] Almost Never Happens As Rhett and Link noted, truly viral videos are accidental successes. Viral videos weren’t created with the intention [...]

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