The '#Zombies: Followers of the Dead' Video Saves Lives
Marie — September 17, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: youtube & dreadcentral
The power of social media sites like Twitter should not be underestimated in the event of a zombie apocalypse -- at least according to the '#Zombie: Followers of the Dead' video. From filmmakers Pixels Per Second comes this ghoulish mockumentary trailer which spreads the word on the life-saving (and in turn, life-threatening) capabilities of the social media sites.
Just under four minutes long, the gruesome tale of a zombie attack definitely throws some references to real life events and scandals involving the misuse and abuse of Twitter in times of crisis. It isn't always easy to differentiate between honest, helpful tweets, and misleading or completely false updates, as the video demonstrates.
'#Zombies: Followers of the Dead' is not only a clever parody vid, but also acts as a warning for gullible Twitter users. Lovers of classic undead flicks and social media junkies alike will lose their heads over this hilariously creepy clip.
Just under four minutes long, the gruesome tale of a zombie attack definitely throws some references to real life events and scandals involving the misuse and abuse of Twitter in times of crisis. It isn't always easy to differentiate between honest, helpful tweets, and misleading or completely false updates, as the video demonstrates.
'#Zombies: Followers of the Dead' is not only a clever parody vid, but also acts as a warning for gullible Twitter users. Lovers of classic undead flicks and social media junkies alike will lose their heads over this hilariously creepy clip.
Trend Themes
1. Zombie Apocalypse Survival in Social Media - In a world of unexpected crises, businesses should explore how they can use social media in innovative ways to get critical information to a panicked public.
2. Misinformation Control in Social Media - As social media proliferates and usage grows, businesses across industries can seize opportunities to develop tools that help people manage fake news and misinformation more effectively.
3. Parody-based Marketing Materials - Creative marketing teams could explore comedic approaches to promote their products and services effectively while simultaneously engaging with various audiences across different platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Platforms - Social media giants should invest more in security features and tools that verify authentic information to curb the spread of fake news and panic across the social network.
2. Disaster Response and Risk Management - Disaster response teams and related firms should develop more personalized services to provide efficient assistance to people affected by disasters and crisis situations.
3. Entertainment Industry - Entertainment companies can leverage innovative marketing campaigns based on popular culture trends to market their movies, shows, and merchandise more effectively and gain market share.
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