Video Commercials And Small Business
Social media platforms allow even the smallest business to advertise video commercials online to a potentially massive audience and without breaking the budget! That plus a share-friendly environment, where video can be viewed and then shared to friends easily, offers a revolutionary opportunity. Here are some tips for creating compelling video commercials.
Commercial Video Type
Businesses typically use either promotional video or a commercial, and there is a difference between the two. Promotional videos are often more lengthy, possibly with detailed explanations for a product or service. They act more as a showcase for a brand’s offerings. A commercial is more likely meant to establish a brand in a memorable way, without being too long or cinematic.
Promotional videos can work well for specific initiatives like maybe a specific product launch; whereas, a commercial might be a unique and interactive way to introduce a brand to a target audience. Commercials are often used to drive traffic, maybe to raise brand awareness and/ or expand reach with new prospects.
Script For Video Commercials
A key component to some video is the script; its purpose being to convince prospects of the value in goods or services. And while most of us are not wordsmiths or copy writers, it is important to consider tone, intention and the target- prospect. The point is always to ensure an audience takes something important away from having viewed the video. With a script, consider asking these questions:
- Who is this commercial for?
- What problem does the subject solve?
- What is the a call-to-action?
- What is the goal?
And remember that while commercial video may be brief, pertinent information should still keep an audience interested while getting the point across!
YouTube And Facebook Video Ads
YouTube, Facebook & Instagram offer great options for advertising with video content. In fact Facebook ads can be integrated with Instagram to reach an even larger audience. YouTube charges advertisers when their entire ad is viewed (i.e. not when skipped over); whereas, Facebook typically charges a rate based upon impressions. For users to watch advertising video on Facebook they have to be logged, but with YouTube they do not. On YouTube ads are placed in-stream (i.e. ads play before a chosen video starts), but they also offer opportunities to pace static banners as overlays on or beside a random video. Facebook is tops for selecting keywords & demographic target information in order to ensure the video reaches the best audience.
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