Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Richard Branson Struggles to Promote Project in NYC
Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, went to New York City to promote his new project, Doorbell of Dreams.
He tried to talk to people on the street about their dreams, but most people ignored him.
A video of this went viral.
Despite being a well-known entrepreneur, he wasn't recognized and was mostly overlooked.
He and the person filming found humor in the situation.
The incident showed even famous people can face rejection when trying to get attention for their projects.
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, promoted his new project in NYC.
Branson was largely ignored by people on the streets.
The project Branson was promoting is called Doorbell of Dreams.
The event was filmed by entrepreneur Simon Squibb.
The video of the event was posted on Instagram and went viral.
- Who
- Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group
- What
- Attempted to promote his new project, Doorbell of Dreams, on the streets of NYC.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- To promote his new project, Doorbell of Dreams, by asking strangers about their ambitions.
- Person
- Richard Branson
- Age
- 75
- Company
- Virgin Group
- Project
- Doorbell of Dreams
- Location
- New York City