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If you run a blog then this one’s for you. A fellow blogger, Darrin with his blog on Internet Marketing, is giving away a free Playstation 3 in a random drawing made up of entries from sites that link to his blog. Not only is this a great way for you to try for a free PS3 but it is also a great example of linkbait. Just to prove that it works, here is the link to his site where you too can win a Free Playstation 3 . The contest is also co-sponsored by IAWMD so be sure to check out their site as well.

Don’t want a PS3? It’s still worth doing, after all, you could win it and make your own linkbait contest with it!

If you haven’t heard of Blendtec, don’t worry. I’m sure you’ve probably heard of “Will it Blend?” Well that is the genius (as far as I’m concerned) viral marketing campaign that Blendtec started awhile back. Let’s take a brief look at just how this brilliant little idea has resulted in Blendtec’s success.

I have seen the videos on Youtube. Some of my favorites include Spam and Eggs, the iPod, and who could forget the infamous rake handle,which is one of the first ones I remember seeing. You can’t go on Youtube without seeing a Will it Blend episode - it’s that simple. So how many blenders are they selling, anyway?

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