Have it Your Way 2.0: BK Viral Marketing Strategies

Wed, Apr 8, 2009

Burger King seems like they’re really getting the hang of this whole Internet thing.

For example, I don’t really know how the hell they did it, or what the hell they actually did, but Burger King drew a correlation with baby-making music and the flame-broiled Whopper. If you’re ever in a quick need for a quick fix soundtrack, Burger King delivers: Fire Meets Desire

A few months back, they hosted a campaign known as the Whopper Sacrifice. A Facebook application was designed where you’d be able to win a free Whopper after deleting a set number of friends. Unfortunately, some bullshit arose and the Whopper Sacrifice had to be, well, Sacrificed.

More recently, Burger King released their own remix of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s ’90s classic, “Baby Got Back”:

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The irony in all of this, of course, is that I’m writing a post about Burger King’s viral marketing strategies, which will in turn, make their campaigns even more viral, which will cause other bloggers to post about the virality, which will (head explodes).

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I received my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Berkeley upon completing irrationally rigorous levels of Sudoku. In pen. I pride myself in a variety of minor, personal nuances, including my animosity towards wearing pants and my adamant refusal to comb my hair. I have a steady level of accomplishments that strengthen my metaphorical "manhood": (1) I’ve completed Super Mario World in 13 minutes and 26 seconds, (2) I’ve squatted 135 pounds, and (3) I have to omit this pornographic tidbit for "professional" reasons, but you guys know the deal. I also like to cook and clean and my Internet only works in the kitchen.

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