• by OMMA Magazine Writers , September 15, 2009

 You know the Gecko - by now everyone does. But did you know he now appears in some of the most popular viral videos ever? He's now translating for talking cats, taking a picture of himself every day, and holding hands with an otter. In a clever twist on viral videos - and one that actually doesn't hide the brand at all - Geico's efforts led to more than 54 million impressions and more than 4.1 million video views during the 9-week campaign.

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