The Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody video hit YouTube roughly three short weeks ago. Fans swarmed the Muppets' brand spanking new channel to witness the hilarity of puppets imitating iconic rockstars.
Almost 10 million views later, this success proves that the Muppets' YouTube channel (and their Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody video) has the ingredients of creativity and humor to go viral -- big time.
Implications - YouTube has become a huge asset to businesses because it reaches a massive audience. Many businesses have started to create commercials specifically for YouTube, trying to get them to go viral. Usually the best way to get something to go viral is to make something so funny that people feel the need to share it. A viral video, such as the featured Muppets one, has the ability to reach 10 million views in less than a month.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Viral Video Marketing
- The success of the Muppets' Bohemian Rhapsody video on YouTube demonstrates the value of creating humorous and creative commercials specifically for the platform to reach a massive audience.
- Puppetry Influencers
- The Muppets' viral video shows the enduring popularity of puppet-based entertainment and the potential for puppetry to influence social media trends.
- Iconic Character Revivals
- The Muppets' reinvention and successful launch of a new YouTube channel, featuring classic characters in modern content, highlights the potential for reviving beloved characters and franchises in innovative ways.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment
- The Muppets' viral video demonstrates the potential for puppetry and revived franchises to create engaging content on social media and reach a wider audience.
- Advertising
- Businesses can learn from the Muppets' success on YouTube and create funny, creative commercials specifically designed to go viral and reach a massive audience.
- Social Media
- The Muppets' YouTube channel and viral video showcase the potential for using social media to revive beloved characters and franchises and create new content with lasting influence.
