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Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony Video

Official Footage

— August 9, 2008 — World
This Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony video is perhaps the most coveted media on the web today. Any type of visual coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is the world's media darling of the week.

Last week we showed you leaked footage by a Korean news show that showed the official dress rehearsal for the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. The video has since been removed, but who cares? Now we can show you the real thing!

The video above shows clips from AP's live coverage of the 08/08/08 games.

Judging by the YouTube video, China really held up their end of the bargain. With 100,000 people in the bird's nest stadium almost 4 billion people watching CCTV's broadcast (plus way more on the way), it would have been a horrible moment not to live up to expectations.

The Beijing Olympics opening ceremony truly was a spectacular show.

Surprisingly, only 55,131 have discovered the video above at time of posting, but I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes viral over the weekend as those who worked Friday catch up on what they missed!
Trend Themes
1. Live Coverage of Major Sporting Events - Media companies can invest in providing live coverage of major sporting events to capture wider audience engagement.
2. Viral Video Marketing - Brands can take advantage of viral video marketing by creating shareable content related to major events to increase their audience reach.
3. Virtual Viewing Experiences - With the rise of virtual reality technology, there is an opportunity for companies to create immersive virtual viewing experiences for major events like the Olympics.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Entertainment - Live coverage of major sporting events can provide media companies with a competitive edge and increased audience engagement.
2. Advertising and Marketing - Brands can capitalize on the popularity of major events like the Olympics to increase their visibility through strategic video marketing campaigns.
3. Technology - The increasing adoption of virtual reality technology presents an opportunity for tech companies to create innovative virtual viewing experiences for major events like the Olympics.
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