Posts Tagged: ryan leander

AUDIO: Auburn Duo Moves Viral Target From Swift to Bieber

Last year, Ryan Leander and Michael Wekall made international headlines when they decided to launch an online campaign with the sole objective of receiving a hug from Taylor Swift. Surprisingly, it worked. So how much harder can it be to get the attention of Justin Bieber? “That’s how this whole project kind of launched off… Read more »

RRS: Ryan Leander Talks About Hugging Taylor Swift

Download the interview Ryan Leander, one half of the team behind “AHugFromTaylorSwift.com” checks in to “The Ralphie Radio Show” after he and Michael Wekall accomplished their mission and received a hug from Taylor Swift. The singer surprised the boys in Auburn, Alabama.Leander notes that video of the experience will be posted soon here.

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Leander Doesn’t Know When He’ll Get A Hug From Taylor Swift

It started with a random idea hatched during class to score attention for YouTube videos. It’s safe to say that 22 year-old friends Ryan Leander and Michael Wekall have accomplished that, and by the time their mission is complete, YouTube hits might not be the only thing they have to show for their work. Leander… Read more »