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(Hulu.com' CRISPIN featuring Alex Baldwin) Television and computers influence mind? Who would have thought. (Monster.com's The Moose) The moose is loose. Well, not for the time being. (Ed McMahon's Cash4Gold) Apparently, we really are in a recession when Ed McMahon and MC Hammer are pimping the Cash4Gold service. But before you think about cashing in your dental crowns, remember the service is only offering 17 cents on the dollar. (Coca-Cola's Heist) I thought this was one of the most visually stimulating and aesthetically creative advertisements of the night. (Coke Zero with Steeler's Polamalu) Coke's comical remake of the iconic 1980 "Mean Joe Greene" advertisement will be discussed for years to come.

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Short post. 2 cool sites. 1) Hulu offers free full-length movies and television programs with limited commercials. It's a refreshing way to watch your favorite shows. 2) Blip.fm allows users to create free play lists of favorite songs. Think Twitter meets the Itunes library. Have fun!

If you want a to reach a large target audience, try giving away the first hit for free. ....And Cheech, I'm not talking about Pineapple Express. From free food samples at Costco to musicians posting sample tracks, this strategy is utilized by a range of industries. Keep your audience wanting more. Authors don't post their best passages on their blogs, they keep them for their books. Remember you are building your brand for the long term. You are not a one-hit wonder. Don't be tempted to post your best content first or say everything upfront, keep your audience wanting more. It's okay to join the competition. Hulu.com, a free media player, posts clippings of television shows on competitor's websites, like Youtube. Hulu.com brands the content with the Hulu logo, which encourages Youtube visitors to visit Hulu and see the full length episode. If you are looking for places to reach your audience, try hanging out with your competition. Give away that sample hit and watc...