12.27.10

Photo Issue 2010: Mekanism Laid Bare by Peter Rad

For our experiment in online influence, we worked with–and reported on–viral marketing company Mekanism. Then our photographer got the partners at Mekanism to strip down for this fun photo taken at the Victoria Theater in San Francisco. Shot by Peter Rad.

The Mekanism Guarantee: They Engineer Virality

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Ideas

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Entertainment

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Co.Design

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Fast Company

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