Released on: October 9, 2008, 2:22 pm

Press Release Author: Keith Hindman - Metro Studios

Industry: Marketing

Press Release Summary: The Cedar Rapids Chamber flood recovery video (Building the
Road to Recovery) posted online less than one month ago has been viewed 23,183 times
and from every state.

Press Release Body: The Cedar Rapids Chamber flood recovery video (Building the Road
to Recovery) posted online less than one month ago has been viewed 23,183 times and
from every state.

The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce annual meeting (September 11, 2008) was
attended by over 1,000 business people and included an emotional video, "Building
the Road to Recovery". Metro Studios, posted the video to the Internet that same
day so it could be share with those who could not attend
(http://metro-studios.com/recovery). Within days, thousands had viewed the video and
within two weeks over 18,000 people had visited the site.

"By forwarding the link, people have used the video as a way to raise awareness
around the country about the flooding and ongoing recovery," said Keith Hindman, COO
of Metro Studios. Hindman went on to say, "The Cedar Rapids Chamber has been
thrilled with the impact this video has had and surprised by its viral
life...traveling across the country in days. It is only in the last couple of years
that high-quality video on the Internet has been possible and this shows the impact
of such viral marketing."

Viral marketing is creating something delivered via the Internet that can be passed
on to friends, family and colleagues around the world at the click of button. The
Internet is fast becoming the medium of choice for delivery of video. No longer are
video projects confined to sending a DVD in the mail, but are now quickly
distributed worldwide.

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keith@metrostudios.net.


Web Site: http://metro-studios.com/recovery

Contact Details: Keith Hindman
Metro Studios
1350 Sherman Rd.
Hiawatha, IA 52233
319.363.2002
keith@metrostudios.net