Update: Fan Woody - SUCCESS

Well, as of 20 seconds ago, the Fan Woody TGI Friday's campaign succeeded in getting 500,000 fans.

Woody Wow, We did it!!!!!!!! 500,000 fans in 12 days! Unbelievable! Thanks for your support, comments, and pics everyone. Free burgers, here we come! Now stay tuned for how to get your coupon for a free burger.

TGI Friday's Fan Woody Facebook campaign

Dare I say I was actually watching television last nite (crazy I know). Anyways, during the 10 mins I was watching it, the commercial for the new TGI Friday's Facebook campaign, Fan Woody, came up. Sure this has been done before, but this one, unlike another *cough cough Angry Whopper* seems far less offensive. It had a guy named Woody who bet Friday's that if he could get 500,000 fans by September 30th, everyone would get a free Whopper, I mean, Jack Daniels Burger. Personally, it's my favorite thing to order from there, so why wouldn't I sign up? Regardless, if they don't get 500,000, everyone wins a $5 off coupon just for signing up. Not too shabby if I do say so myself.

We did a similar campaign during my internship for a restaurant called Spaghetti Warehouse. Getting people to further their connection through Facebook is an important challenge that has strong benefits to be sought after. When done correctly, it can be a powerful ally.

For more information, go to the Facebook site here: http://facebook.com/fanwoody

PS: Does this remind anyone else of the "Dude, your gettin a Dell" guy at all?