YouTube “Split Test” Video Advertising Trial

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We’ll produce two videos, customized to your product or service. Then we’ll advertise both videos to your prospects in your geographical area on YouTube until they reach 20,000 views in total. (More views available upon request). This will show which video generates the best response for future marketing.

This special … Read the rest

Closer School

30sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: Talking-head teaser video. Features repetition of key messaging, further accentuated with titles, sound effects, motion graphics, audio effects and subtle visual effects.… Read the rest

Will Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Marketing Work With a Low-Price Product or Service?

Businesses regularly inquire about partnering with Skyworks Marketing on a Pay-for-Performance (P4P) basis for leads or sales.

A number of variables are evaluated to determine the potential for a win-win partnership with such inquiries. One aspect that can work against a business seeking such a partnership is having a low-priced product or service, especially without … Read the rest

“How to Make a Video Ad (the easy way)”

Years ago I went to a writing seminar. I don’t recall anything about that seminar except the joke the speaker used to open his presentation. He quipped that attendees often want to know, “What’s the secret to becoming a best-selling author?” His answer: “Write a best-selling book.”

He got a good laugh from the … Read the rest

Video Editing: Sometimes it’s not Inconspicuous

Nike can be counted upon to present compelling messages, particularly via video and TV. In one of their commercials, narrated by professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, “You Can’t Stop Us,” athletes are juxtaposed from a variety of sports in creative split-screen actions that present a message of diversity and unity by converging different competitive … Read the rest

Lele Sadoughi

15sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: Features models, live video, motion graphics, motion photos, and stock music. Simple message titles to amplify product message.… Read the rest

What is a Website’s Value?

Over the years I’ve purchased a few websites from previous owners. Determining a website’s value has always been the central topic that leads to a successful transaction (or not).

There is considerably more information available nowadays, but the common theme is what you and I have understood about evaluating the worth of any item: The … Read the rest

How I Film Epic Pizza B Roll

Daniel Schiffer presents a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video of the shooting production for a Toronto pizza commercial.

A key takeaway is the variety of creative angles that are filmed on location, which are then punctuated and emphasized later in the video editing.

Speaking of video editing, as compelling as many of the shots are, this … Read the rest