The ice bucket challenge was one of the most successful viral marketing campaigns ever. In 2014, people all over the world participated by dumping a bucket of ice water over their heads and challenging others to do the same, or donate money to the ALS Association. Over 17 million people participated online, raising over $115 million for ALS research. It was such a simple idea - get wet and cold or donate - but it tapped into people's natural desire to participate in trends and support good causes.

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2. The Ice Bucket Challenge was one of the most
successful viral marketing campaigns ever. In 2014,
people worldwide participated by dumping ice water
over their heads and challenging others to do the
same or donate money to the ALS Association. Over
17 million people participated online, raising over
$115 million for ALS research. It was a simple idea -
get wet and cold or donate - but it tapped into people's
natural desire to participate in trends and support
good causes.

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In 1997, Hotmail introduced a marketing message
at the bottom of every outgoing email with a link to
sign up for their free email service. This grew their
user base exponentially through what became
known as "viral marketing." By making it easy for
users to invite their friends, Hotmail went from
200,000 users to over 12 million in just 18 months
through the power of word-of-mouth marketing.
Old Spice created a successful viral marketing
campaign in 2010 with their "Response" videos.
The videos showed spokesman Isaiah Mustafa
engaging directly and humorously with comments
left by users on the Old Spice Facebook page. With
clever, personalized responses delivered in
Mustafa's charming style, the videos racked up
tens of millions of views. It demonstrated how a
brand could have fun interacting with customers
online while building goodwill through social
media engagement.
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4. In 1996, Hotwheels launched a "Stunt Zone"
website featuring behind-the-scenes
footage, photos, and info on various stunts.
But the real draw was a counter that
tracked online and real-world buzz. It
inspired schools and communities to set
records, fueling coverage of news and
entertainment programs. Ultimately, word-
of-mouth replaced TV ads, growing the
brand through an experience people
shared.
Doritos held a user-generated ad contest in
2007, asking consumers to submit their
own Doritos commercial ideas. The winning
ad was created and aired during the Super
Bowl. It was such a success that Doritos has
continued the annual contest since. By
empowering customers to be creative
brand ambassadors, Doritos engages its
target market while gaining free marketing
through user-generated content.

5. The most impactful viral marketing campaigns tap into
human motivations like altruism, social influence, and
creativity. Whether raising money for charity, making
products easy to share, directly engaging customers,
gamifying buzz, or empowering user creativity - these
examples understood the power of word-of-mouth to grow
awareness at minimal cost through an engaged community
exponentially.
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