On June 16, 2011, Paris-based tattoo artist Karl Marc realized the world’s first animated tattoo. A video of the animated tat, created as part of Ballantine’s Human API campaign on Facebook, is currently climbing the viral charts and is a must-see for lovers of tattoos, animation, and social media alike.
Launch a social media campaign that will build your brand and deliver results in our online Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting June 7. Speakers include Abigail Cusick (Bravo Digital), Gregory Galant (Sawhorse Media), Alex Leo (Thomson Reuters Digital), Jim Tobin (Ignite Social Media), and many more. Read the reviews. 
The social acceptance of tattoos for people from all walks of life might be relatively new, but the practice certainly isn’t. Just ask Ötzi the Iceman. He’s been marked since Neolithic times.
After a yearlong beta, CheckOutMyInk, a social networking for tattoo enthusiasts is now officially live.
Featuring user profiles, unlimited tattoo picture hosting, user-generated content, and interactive services for “ink” fans, the Website claims over 11 million page views per month. Read more
