The website known as 'GrowingBuzz' is Renaud Dehareng’s experiment in online marketing to the benefit of his brother's artwork. Marc Dehareng is an oil painter from Belgium whose pieces are now displayed on 'GrowingBuzz,' sponsored by the highest advertising bidder.
With the help of the current sponsor Profish Technology, the 'Asia II' painting is featured alone on Renaud's 'GrowingBuzz' blog with the company's own ad visible when anyone scrolls his mouse over the photo. With added value on the painting the more people see it, and the more companies pay to advertise on it, 'GrowingBuzz' will make Dehareng's work world-famous.
Added-Value Artvertising
Website 'GrowingBuzz' Promotes the Work of Marc Dehareng
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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