A Christmas Message from the Queen on YouTube!

I've seen a lot of discussion about the value of marketing oneself via websites and blogs. But there is something to say about marketing through visual media systems like YouTube, especially if you're the Queen!

Queen Elizabeth has delivered a nicely crafted 2007 Christmas video message for the masses. It begins with an image of her giving a holiday message over television 50 years ago in which she talks about changes happening so quickly then. My, what an amazing paradigm shift we've had since that time, and she's managing to bridge that shift and use it to extraordinary advantage!

If you are interested in viewing the video, here is the direct link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0nmkYGCljE

Note: Unfortunately the video is no longer available for viewing.

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Cay Denise

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