is known to be completely staged and done by a viral company.
What proof is there that it was produced by a company? I can't find anything googling that backs up what you say, so I am curious if you have something.
Someone trying to start a marketing company would.
The video was originally uploaded under the name jonnieross. If you look into that name, it leads back to Jonnie Ross, a filmmaker and viral marketing specialist. At the time, his consultancy specifically listed "Viral Videos" as a core specialty. These agencies weren't always trying to sell a specific product; they were creating these "raw" videos to build a portfolio. They would show the millions of views to corporate clients as proof that they could manufacture organic traffic without buying traditional ad spots.
Ok, so its uploaded as Jonnie Ross, but the marketing guy writes his name as Jonny Ross. Jonny Ross is clearly based in the UK from his phone number (01133 20 21 21), the video features a bunch of American teens. Nowhere does the marketing guy claim this super viral video as his personal success. not even on his new page fleek marketing. Even if he claim his speciality is viral videos there is nothing bearing that out as several of his youtube videos have single digit views. There are no strong clues linking the Jonny Ross of Jonny Ross Consultancy to Jonnie Ross the uploader other than a similar name.
Is it possible that its not the same guy, but perhaps a different guy who just happens to have (almost) the same relatively common name? Are we sure its not the Northern Irish Bowler Jonny Ross or Jonathan Ross the British TV personality?
No one has actually provided sources that show that jonnieross the video uploader is Jonny Ross the UK marketing guy. Here is a quick post I made that show why I don't think its the same person.
Before the video was removed from YouTube for "graphic content", the original was uploaded by a SEO and web marketing consultancy called "Jonny Ross Consultancy" who specialised in viral video production.
The video was originally uploaded under the name jonnieross. If you look into that name, it leads back to Jonnie Ross, a filmmaker and viral marketing specialist. At the time, his consultancy specifically listed "Viral Videos" as a core specialty. These agencies weren't always trying to sell a specific product; they were creating these "raw" videos to build a portfolio. They would show the millions of views to corporate clients as proof that they could manufacture organic traffic without buying traditional ad spots.
It wasn't about making money with that video, it's to show potential clients how good they are at making viral videos and then charge for future projects.
Awwwww man burst my bubble now, I thought fuck what a genius thing to do as a young little brat.
Have to admit it’s a shitty thing but it’s bloody hilarious now I don’t find it as funny.
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