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Video Integration in Digital Marketing

Savvy is introducing a two-part blog series about how video integration in marketing enhances companies marketing effectiveness and why video is needed now more than ever to promote a brand or product. Here are the first five reasons why a company should invest in video content.

1. Improved Search Engine Optimization

Search Engine Optimization is the process of affecting the online visibility of a website or a web page in a web search engine's unpaid results. It’s safe to say that every company or product needs a website in this technology age. The higher your webpage is listed on a google search result improves the chances of customers or consumers visiting your website. Did you know that having video content on your website improves the SEO? Adding video to your website can increase the chance of a front page google search by 53 times, according to Cosmo Score.

2. Higher Engagement

Weather it be on a social media post or on the company website, once the viewer/customer has their attention on the post, a video is more likely to get the customer engaged with the content. Engagement can be anything from commenting, posting or sharing content; with video, audiences are ten time more likely to engage.

3. Greater Optimization Opportunities

Strictly text blogs or social media posts are fine, but it is almost impossible to track how much of the post the audience consumed, if they re-read parts of it, or if they shared it with friends. Video content solves this problem. Video has a feedback loop built in; allowing the owner to measure click-through rate, drop-off points or number of times the video was viewed. This allows you to know what is working and what is not, so you can focus on the marketing strategy what really works for you and your audience.

4. Better Email Click-Throughs

Email is one of the most effective and fastest forms of communication. Getting emails right, without grammatical errors, takes time and no matter how well it is written recipients still may not take the time to read it. The use of video in emails has been shown to double click-through rates leading to more effective emails and in turn increasing the chance of your message resonating with audiences. The next time you send out a marketing email, integrate video.

5. Stronger Emotional Connections

Video is the most powerful way to evoke emotions both online and through a television screen. This is true because video offers different attributes beyond traditional text-based content; such as, tone of voice, facial expressions and music. Without emotion, the point of an advertisement can leave the audience's mind within minutes; however, with emotion through video, the message of the content is likely to resonate with the audience later in time, usually in a subtle or subconscious way.

These are just five reasons why it is imperative to integrate video content into digital marketing such as social media and blog posts. When looking to higher a production company/ video experts, consider Savvy Production; Savvy has expertise in every aspect in production from script writing to editing. Stay tuned for the next five reasons according to Savvy Production.

 

Pre-Production Steps to Help Your Video Project Run Smoothly

Pre-production plays a huge role in any motion project.  It is the necessary step (and step with most work to do) that compiles the necessary information for both parties involved-- crew and client.  Since most of the work is done pre-production, it can help keep a tidy outline that keeps your project organized and running smoothly.  Here is a list from a blog post we stumbled upon that nicely highlights the vital steps in video making:

  • Brainstorming
  • Research-Primary-Secondary
  • Proposal-Pitch(Synopsis)
  • Production Schedule
  • Budget
  • Storyboard
  • Location Recce -Risk Assessment
  • Contingency Plan -Back Up Plan
  • Shooting Schedule
  • Call Sheets
  • Production-Film Shoot -Shot Blog
  • Offline Edit -Rough Cut
  • Watch-Review=Online Edit

 

source | https://lukejames7.wordpress.com/unit-1/unit1-why-is-pre-production-so-important/

Showcasing Your Company | Using Web Marketing Video Production to Explain Your Brand

Who is your company? What are your company's values? What makes your brand "THE BRAND" for people to choose?

These are questions you should ask yourself when deciding how you want to showcase your company's message.  This type of video will give audiences insight on your company/brand's personality and what makes it stand out to its competition.  Whether it's corporate or non-profit, a company video can show what your company's values are what drives you to do what you do.

Here is a video Savvy shot for Philabundance:

 
Showcase your responsible endeavours
Corporate Social Responsibility is a big part of many companies’ culture and ethos. Showing what initiatives your brand spearheads or takes part in is a great way to show potential clients and customers a little bit more about who you are and what you stand for. Many people take a companies’ ethics into account when choosing who to do business with, so showing what you do to make a difference in the world is a good way to build trust.
source | http://happyhourproductions.co.uk/news/2016/11/types-of-corporate-video/

Brand Video | Your Message in Motion

A branding video is a condensed collection of information and visuals that give your audience a quicker, more efficient idea of what your company is all about.  This can be a video about your company's personality, how your products/services work, customer/patient satisfaction, or a combination of all three.  Your targeted audience will understand your brand in a simplified and short video rather than paragraphs of information.  

Check out life's little uncertainties in this branding film for the insurance industry:

This is the video that should sit on your homepage or About Us page. It needs to encapsulate your brand in one short, catchy video. You could use it to tell your brand story, highlight your values and what you stand for, or simply state what you do, why and how you are different from your competition. This should be the flagship piece of video content that communicates clearly to your customer who you are and why they should be looking at your site.
source | http://happyhourproductions.co.uk/news/2016/11/types-of-corporate-video/

 

Content Comforts: Why video is essential for marketing

How do you stand out in an environment saturated with content? Create something unique.  

Video can be a great way to help your brand, service or self stand out amongst the competition.  Anish Patel with Ragan recently researched the ways video can improve marketing efforts.  Drawing on Forbes and Business Insider research to support his argument that video is essential in today's marketplace for all businesses. Check out the link below to learn how video can increase sales, drive traffic and showcase your brand. 

http://www.healthcarecommunication.com/Main/Articles/13736.aspx