Drums Gone Wild, Making $ with Viral Hits
Posted on 09 December 2006
I am drained from countless hours of studying for finals, so this will be a happy post to offset the pressure. A fun, hyperactively edited video titled “Amateur” by and starring Lasse Gjertsen (Thanks Gary for sharing):
This video got 1.5 million hits! Which brings an idea… The creators of viral hits on the internet should start charging for advertising on their work. A potential plan:
1. Make the potentially viral video
2. Propose video to hungry advertisers
3. The deal (e.g. 1 cent for each hit, advertiser’s name mentioned in video)
4. Launch on YouTube
(1 cent /hit) x (1.5 million hits) = $15,000!!!!
I really think this could work. There’s nothing to lose for either party.
Are there people doing this already?
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December 9th, 2006 at 9:36 pm
That’s awesome! The power of digital editing…
December 10th, 2006 at 12:17 am
I thought some servers would pay people a fraction of a cent for a hit on their web site. I seem to remember people getting check for 20 dollars every now and then, is this related or am I completely off base.
December 10th, 2006 at 1:33 am
Yep, Eric, that kind of service exists. But I’m talking straight from the source, cutting the middle man.
i.e.
Joe makes the video
Joe pitches it to investors
Joe profits based on click stats
December 12th, 2006 at 4:39 pm
BTW, That video is genius!!! I love it!