Recently I realized I had to follow up with some colleagues about some information I still required for upcoming articles. I wanted to find a quick, fun and engaging way to get their attention, without being overly annoying and bombarding their email inboxes.
My friend and colleague has become a self described social media ninja, so it occurred to me that I could use his (now rather well known) image to get my point across. This is what our friend and designer and I came up with over breakfast.
The concept is simple: Mess with Bishin, and I’ll unleash the Bandito:

Not surprisingly, my colleagues have all been a lot more prompt recently.

Rumor going around the office is that “Bandito” doesn’t actually have a sword, just has a pencil, and it’s not even sharp. Please explain.
Yikes! I wonder what would happen if there was a clash of forces: social media ninja vs. affiliate ninja!
I like how Bandito has admitted finally!! That he has red hair. I am still to give you the info you require so the message has not worked.
Social Media Ninja would win – the social part means he might have a gang to back him up.