Hollywood on YouTube

YouTube holds infinite branding and PR opportunites

Implications - YouTube used to be considered a tool for amateurs, but now it’s being used by professionals who have realized its value. Tom Ford was his own fashion model, and Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman played themselves in some of the hottest virals of the year, offering insight into YouTube PR.

Trend Themes

  1. Mainstream Adoption of Youtube — YouTube is being used by professionals in ways that were previously unimagined, indicating that the video sharing platform has undergone a cultural shift with mainstream adoption.
  2. Celebrity Viral Video Parodies — Hollywood actors have started to utilize viral videos as a strategy to expand their appeal and connect with fans in a new more playful source of media.
  3. Personal Youtube Channels of High Profile Individuals — High-profile individuals like members of royalty, celebrities, and fashion designers have started using personal YouTube channels to share clips regarding their life, work, expertise, and opinions after recognizing its value as a communication tool.

Industry Implications

  1. Entertainment — The entertainment industry could leverage viral video content to promote upcoming projects on YouTube, which has transformed into a mainstream platform.
  2. Social Media — The emergence of mainstream adoption of YouTube emphasizes the value of social media and video sharing platforms for brands and influencers to connect with fans and expand their reach across the web.
  3. Marketing and Advertising — The trend of creating engaging viral video content underscores the opportunity for marketers and advertisers to take advantage of celebrities' interest in YouTube to promote their brands.
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Jan 08 — Oct 08
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Featured Examples

Celebrity Shock Virals
Celebrity Shock Virals
Sarah Silverman is F--king Matt Damon
Viral videos are one of the most looked at things on the web and have proven to be an excellent way to boost publicity. Hollywood actors are slowly starting to catch onto this wildly popular form of media,… MORE
play_circle_filledFashion Designers as Actors
Fashion Designers as Actors
Tom Ford Spoofs 'In Treatment'
Fashion designer Tom Ford flaunts his acting skills and shows us a rare side of his personality in this spoof of HBO’s “In Treatment,” a parody created for the recent Council of Fashion Designers… MORE
Celebs Attempting Viral
Celebs Attempting Viral
Will Ferrell Offers Shark as Contest Prize
Will Ferrell continues to use the internet to leverage his personal brand. A little while ago we mentioned he was posting his own videos on YouTube to supplement the TV shows and movies he's become famous… MORE
Rockstars Parody Viral Videos
Rockstars Parody Viral Videos
Weezer's 'Pork and Beans' Video Kicks Ass
The new music video for “Pork and Beans” by indie rock band Weezer is a Battle of the Viral Video All Stars of sorts. The video features and pays homage to many of the internet stars we have come to… MORE
play_circle_filledRoyalty on YouTube 2
Royalty on YouTube 2
Queen Rania of Jordan
Queen Rania is a very young, influencer of Jordan, and she's dedicated to keeping positive ties with the west. One technique to develop good relations and appeal to today's younger generations has been… MORE
play_circle_filledSelf-Made Celeb Movie Promotions
Self-Made Celeb Movie Promotions
Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black for Tropic Thunder
Actor Ben Stiller knows the tremendous power of the internet and viral videos so he attempted to create his own to promote his new movie, Tropic Thunder. With the collaboration of Iron Man’s protagonist… MORE
play_circle_filledCelebrity Youtube Channels
Celebrity Youtube Channels
Madonna Vacuums to Appeal to Fans
Using YouTube to reach out to your fans is nothing new. But this is the first time a Superstar Diva of the magnitude of Madonna has directly posted a non-conventional video utilizing the popular video… MORE
Queen Elizabeth II on YouTube
Queen Elizabeth II on YouTube
Christmas Message on the Royal Channel
Queen Elizabeth II will be broadcasting her annual Christmas Day message not just on TV, but for the first time, will also be uploading her seasonal greeting on YouTube. We already thought it was pretty… MORE