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Ziggy – Why He Needs The Internet
By Mark | July 24, 2008
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I have a meeting in Chiswick West London this morning and I’m hoping to bump into Ziggy.
I first heard of him last night, so it’s real coincidence I’m going to his manor today.
Ziggy is a Polish immigrant who sweeps roads for a living.
So what’s that got to do with the internet?
Quite simply, Ziggy is now an internet celebrity as a result of his very own style of sweeping. He takes his ipod with him and dances as he sweeps. Without the internet the videos of him dancing would not be seen and he would not have become the tourist attraction he is today.
Clearly, Homer has a thing or two to learn from this guy – how to get internet exposure.
I can just see him doing a twirl or two in his Guru Pajamas. Anything for some exposure. I just hope he remembers to button up properly!
Which reminds me I must check with Marge to see if he is out of his hypnotised trance yet.
On a serious note, this is exactly the type of outrageous publicity that Joe Vitale talks about (see Hypnotic) and although Ziggy doesn’t appear to have an agenda, marketing seems to be about daring to be a little different!
The AntiHype
Topics: Blog Videos, Fun, General Guru Fodder, Google Ranking, Humour, Traffic Strategies | 4 Comments »
July 24th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
I love this and how this Dance has gone around the world There are new clips on our morning show Sunrise very day at the moment
July 25th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Unfortunately I missed him yesterday morning – I like “live” performances! I see this as Ziggy's Gratitude Dance – whether he knows it or not.. Good to see you Suzie. Mark
August 5th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Hey AH,
When are we going to see the Anti-Hype gratitude dance on a golf course?
August 20th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Hi Randy, TheAntiHype is far to staid for dancing! He has also been barred from most golf courses in the world for ranting about the “over hype” as he calls, it regarding par 72. He charges into the pro shop after a round demanding his money back because it is “impossible” to go round in less than 110!!! LOL