Announcing the NewTeeVee Top 10 Breakout Video Stars of 2008
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Xeni Jardin
Here at NewTeeVee, we honestly wouldn’t be surprised to get a memo stating that the entire Internet took a vote and elected Xeni Jardin their queen. So to explain what makes her a star would probably take more words than this space allows. But explaining what makes her a Breakout Video Star of 2008? We can kick it off with very few words: Boing Boing TV.
Jardin’s been a beloved web presence for years now, and many would argue she puts the “wonderful” in the “directory of wonderful things” that is BoingBoing.net. But when Boing Boing TV hit our monitors earlier this year, we got to enjoy her in a whole new way. Sure, we’d seen her onscreen before, taking tech and web culture commentary to CNN, Jim Lehrer and a host of other old white guys. But with Boing Boing TV, we’ve seen Jardin blossom, staying tone-perfect covering everything from the roots of Voudun and slavery in Africa to John Hodgman’s non-book-trailer for More Information Than You Require . Alternately respectful or playful as the work requires, she’s once again established herself as a force to be reckoned with.
All hail the Queen!
(J.W.)
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Yay!
Thanks guys!
I can’t believe this is the video you posted! Yikes!
I think I may have to give the award back based on this!
HAHAHHAHAHHAHA
See you soon!
Buck
Hey Liz, great choices! Of these breakout video stars, any insights into their business success (e.g. advertising, e-commerce)? Thanks.
Very cool selection – and a few I have yet to see. Quickly going to rectify that!
Have a great day!
Hey Jeff, I think/hope we’ll be hearing a lot more about their business success at the conference on Thursday.
felicia day is amazing but i have to ask– what does buck DOOOOOOOO???!?!?!?!
Felicia Day = Awesome. I can’t wait for the second season of The Guild.
I’m going to check out a few of those that I haven’t heard about before.
Congrats to all!
@Jeff: Actually, Felicia Day and I are gonna talk about our hair, mostly. Styling products, blow driers vs. straighteners, that sort of thing.
I love that Conan towers over Gary. If Conan gets too annoyed, he can just squish Gary under his heel like an angry giant.
Good list, but the real question is…who is most likely to be 2009′s breakout video star?
great list. It seems like the stuff that is taking off is highly focused and concept driven. can’t wait to see who makes the list next year!
“Those seeking to use web video to further their careers could do much worse than to emulate her example — but the most important thing they should take note of is her friendly and open interaction with fans.”
Took the words right outta my mouth…
I watched one of the funniest shows today and this guy will be on the list next year for sure.
Statix.tv
GamerGuru
Cheers,
Steve
thats haken awsome!!!!!
He’s funny. I wsh I had his e-mail.
Watching Vaynerchuk is like a master class in brand building (a very hyperactive master class). The guy sticks to his message, engages with his community and constantly works to promote himself across every new platform available. He even squeezed in a video show during a recent flight on Southwest Airlines. No wonder we named him one of our 2008 Breakout Video Stars.
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