Pay-for-Performance Video Advertising
Google owns YouTube. And YouTube is the biggest video hub on our planet. And of course, Google makes money by showing ads. Hence, all the ads you see on YouTube are Google Video Ads.
But Google shows ads and video ads in other places, too.
Google calls those other places “partners.”
Google video partners … Read the rest
Stew Birbrower is interviewed by George Alger on the the basics of advertising and successful TV commercials. This brief excerpt from the interview highlights some of the most fundamental points, including:
1) Catch their eye
2) Penetrate their mind
3) Warm their heart
He also notes that music is a big part of the … Read the rest
15sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: Animated mobile-device video for app download with client-supplied images. The original version was presented in a vertical format for social media. The final client version did not include the 3 seconds of credits at the end.… Read the rest
The above video illustrates the evolution of advertising from early newspaper ads in colonial times to today’s online advertising.
The video is hosted by Jared Bauer, who explores the topic of “Why Our Ads Are Different Now,” referencing the history of advertising from the book: Soap, Sex, and Cigarettes by Juliann Sivulka.
The book’s … Read the rest
Which of the three phases of lead generation represents your business? Although these phases are relative between any company and its respective industry, this article is intended to provide a simplified categorization of lead gen potential.
Direct Response Marketing is designed to generate an immediate response from consumers. This includes measuring each consumer response or purchase and attributing it to specific advertisements. This is different than ads that drive consumers to retail locations. Instead, consumers buy the product or service directly from the seller and usually via the ad (“call now,” … Read the rest
You’ve learned some things about marketing. Maybe you’ve checked out some internet articles, watched some videos and/or read some marketing books.
But how many ‘old’ marketing books have you read?
I’ve read a bunch of books over the years and continue to do so as much as possible. And although I have a few favorites, … Read the rest
For newer (inexperienced) marketers, I’ve observed a belief in the “holy grail” concept of advertising in general and video advertising in particular. In other words, the ever-hopeful anticipation that one ad concept or video will turn an under-performing business into a behemoth of success.
To make matters worse, there are occasional examples of ads … Read the rest
Video editing is an essential part of the marketing and advertising process, as it allows companies to create visually appealing and engaging content that effectively communicates their message. In this introductory article, we will explore the importance of video editing in marketing and advertising and how it can enhance the overall impact of a video … Read the rest
15sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: Social media video. Features product shots with stock video, as well as upbeat music and brief titles to highlight simple messages. Frame with horizontal lines and blurred background added to further focus viewer attention on products. The final client version featured their website address and did not include the 3 seconds … Read the rest