If you're feeling irrationally excited today and don't know why, do not consult your doctor. The explanation is quite simple: You're crazed with anticipation about our upcoming IE Radio interview with Gregg Spiridellis, co-founder, JibJab, at 2:00 p.m. ET. And it's OK... So are we.
JibJab, of course, is the wellspring of such political satire videos as "This Land," which debuted during the Bush/Kerry campaign of 2004. This particular video went viral, helping JibJab become a successful hub for online entertainment. In addition to political satire, the company produces Sendables eCards. Today we'll talk to Spiridellis about the explosion of political satire online, how JibJab earns an income off of online animation, its struggles with copyright, and how his company built on its viral momentum after 2004.
But... of course... we want YOU to come up with some great questions for Spiridellis as well and share them on the youChat instant message board running in parallel to the radio show. Simply register (if you've yet to do so), log in prior to the interview, and join us on the live chat board to share your questions and comments. We'll ask some of your questions on air, and after the broadcast concludes, Spiridellis will join us on the chat to talk directly with you.
How much better can a Tuesday get, really?
Don't miss out. Join us at 2 p.m. ET for what is sure to be an insightful and entertaining interview with Gregg Spiridellis: Gregg Spiridellis, co-founder, JibJab.
I'm with you on this one! I am irrationally excited for this interview today. ;-)
I've been watching JibJab videos since 2004 and I always get a laugh out of the originals that pop up every year or so. "He's Barack Obama", "2008 Year in Review", and "Time for Some Campaignin'" were equally hilarious!
I still get Obama's line from "Time For Some Campaignin'" stuck in my head:
"Gosh I'm so tired of divisive exchange, and I've got one or two things to say about Change. Like the Change we must Change, to the Change we hold dear. I really like Change... have I made myself clear?" - Obama
"So he'll talk about Change, 'til you're deaf in the ear. Oh it's time for some Campaignin'!" - Hillary and McCain.
"If you're feeling irrationally excited today and don't know why, do not consult your doctor. The explanation is quite simple:You're crazed with anticipation about our upcoming IE Radio interview with Gregg Spiridellis, co-founder, JibJab, at 2:00 p.m. ET. And it's OK... So are we."
Hmm... Nicole with her exciting introduction. Feeling irrationally excited? We will end up hearing irrational talk and asking irrational questions. OK, see you "irrationally" on board.
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