.tv Qoof Launches iBeg.tv - Facebook Application

[RPK]

Hey everyone, I know I haven't been on the boards lately, was at the Affiliate Summit show in Vegas and then some follow up meetings from my last trip in San Francisco. Finally got back to Israel and have a million and one things to do including going through the last 10 days of posts on this board.

In anycase we just launched our first Facebook App called iBeg. You can see the site at www.iBeg.tv but to enter and vote in the contest you need to install the app on Facebook.

Basically we offer you great prizes and you post a video "begging" for the prize. At the end of the contest, the one with the most votes gets the prize.

In this first round we are offering an iTouch, a Wii and a Dell Laptop.

So please, if you are on Facebook, search for the App "iBeg" and install and vote for someone even if you are not going to enter. It will help me out a lot.

I would also value any feedback you will have for me!

Future prizes will include diamond jewelry, vacations, meetings with celebrities and much more.

Thanks!!

Richard

 

[hullswingerscom]

hi looked at ibeg.tv i can not see the box on the left just the edge going up/down/

 

[.jd.]

Is there a reason you chose facebook for this and not myspace? considering that myspace is much bigger and has there own developer platform now.

 

[RPK]

Is there a reason you chose facebook for this and not myspace? considering that myspace is much bigger and has there own developer platform now.

Yeah, mostly because we have high connections at Facebook and because the contest is for those older then 17 and myspace and a much younger crowd.

Also, when speaking with potential partners they prefered Facebook.

hi looked at ibeg.tv i can not see the box on the left just the edge going up/down/

That's strange.

It works for me both in ie and firefox. Are you using a different browser or are you one of the 1% that doesn't have flash installed?

 

[smashfactory]

richard- that is soooooooo cool! i am so impressed!

 

[jeffoverman]

great job richard.....congrats on doing a great job and and your on the up.....development looks amazing.

cheers,

j

ps.....facebook route is much better then myspace route i believe.

 

[.jd.]

Thanks for answering quickly, goodluck on your projects and great job.

Yeah, mostly because we have high connections at Facebook and because the contest is for those older then 17 and myspace and a much younger crowd.

Also, when speaking with potential partners they prefered Facebook.




That's strange.

It works for me both in ie and firefox. Are you using a different browser or are you one of the 1% that doesn't have flash installed?

 

[RPK]

The new prizes for this round include a diamond engagement ring sponsored by ice.com and a trip for two to Vegas!

 

[RPK]

ice.com just released a press release about it.

http://www.prleap.com/printer/117951/

If you can digg it for me that would be great!

Ice.com Innovators Join Forces with Facebook & Web 2.0 Technology
CHAMPLAIN, NEW YORK April 15, 2008 Lifestyle News
(PRLEAP.COM) ICE.com is changing the landscape of marketing, yet again, by utilizing Web 2.0 technologies to enhance their presence in social networking. This is ICE.com’s third foray into social networking following the success of YouTube videos with Mr. Cupid and the Sparkle Like the Stars blog. ICE has teamed up with two highly inventive brands – Qoof and iBeg, the Facebook application, to promote a giveaway for a stunning diamond engagement ring. “In seeing our previous success within Web 2.0 technology, it is a natural fit for us to utilize Facebook in our future marketing initiatives.” Says, Pinny Gniwisch, VP Marketing at ICE.com.

Qoof is an integral part of a recipe that bridges together online shopping and internet video. By utilizing Qoof’s video commerce platform, individuals have the opportunity to win ICE.com’s diamond ring and partake in a contest that is both exciting and seamless. Those who upload video content onto the space will need to convince viewers to vote for them based on their creativity. To join and vote you can do a search for iBeg on Facebook or by going to: http://apps.facebook.com/ibegtowin/
The contest will continue until May 5th, and the individual whose video receives the most votes will be named the winner.

“Leveraging the power of iBeg, powered by Qoof, with the high quality products of ICE.com will provide users with the opportunity to create extremely compelling content for the entire Facebook community to enjoy. I greatly look forward to watching and voting for the most persuasive video iBegs for the diamond engagement ring.” Said, Jonathan Stefansky, EVP Sales and Marketing at Qoof.

About ICE.com
ICE.com is the leading online provider for high quality jewelry. With over 20 years of experience, ICE.com brings an unprecedented record and reputation for bringing quality jewelry to some of the world’s most prestigious boutiques, now affording our customers the opportunity to acquire exceptional jewelry at incredible savings online. ICE.com is committed to providing its customers with the very best shopping and service experience online and the very best value, quality, and selection of jewelry in the world.

For further information, please contact Samuel Gniwisch
CEO ICE.com & Diamond.com
514.393.9788 x111
[email protected]

About Qoof:

Qoof is a video commerce platform that bridges the world of Online Shopping, Internet Video, and Direct Response TV to create a distributed, targeted, and personalized video commerce network. iBeg is Qoof’s first social network application. Additionally, Qoof provides products and services to the affiliate marketing and the e-commerce community to drive sales leveraging the power of video.

Jonathan Stefansky
EVP Sales and Marketinng Qoof
212-444-1927
[email protected]

 

[Makis.TV]

digg the article or the site?

 

[RPK]

the article if you can

http://www.prleap.com/pr/117951/

http://digg.com/tech_news/Ice_com_Innovators_Qoof_Join_Forces_with_Facebook

thanks so much!!

 

[jeffoverman]

nice job richard, your gaming some nice ground and ice know how to market themselves!

Congrats

 

[Makis.TV]

even if i wasnt evolved with .tv i d digg this!
nice idea :D

 

[meeks]

Now you've gone and made me join facebook!

Great app

 

[RPK]

Now you've gone and made me join facebook!

Great app

Thanks everyone. Meeks, get out while you still can!!

 

[Ctack]

You win the thinking outside the box award... really nice.

 

[RPK]

You win the thinking outside the box award... really nice.

Thanks so much!!

 

[RPK]

A video press release was just uploaded on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ66yerniLU