Pay-for-Performance Video Advertising
OK, yes, it’s true: there are in fact numerous errors that can be made when planning or hiring professionals for a video production. So how can only one be prioritized?
In my years of producing over 1300 videos for TV, web and social media, the #1 error that I encounter boils down to this: … Read the rest
15sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: This social media video contrasts a youthful, high-energy dancing experience versus the relaxed and personal charm of the coffee bar.… Read the rest
In 1962, Time magazine called David Ogilvy “the most sought-after wizard in today’s advertising industry.” In this 7-minute “We Sell or Else” video, Ogilvy discusses his “Secret Weapon” of Advertising.
DAVID OGILVY VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
I wish I could be with you today in the flesh, as they say, unfortunately I’m in India. Ever been … Read the rest
How do you make purchase decisions?
It may be similar to others, even if it’s not an identical process.
Surely, you’ll use the internet for research. You may look up articles, user reviews, product or service comparisons and visit brand websites. You may find useful info on shopping platforms and perhaps recommendations on social … Read the rest
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
Effective copywriting equates to your “salespeople in print.”
“Print,” in this case, may be a direct mail letter, an advertisement, an email, or web sales pages.
Does your copywriting reflect an experienced sales pro who will close the deal (or at least lead to a prospect)?
With the advent of 21st century marketing technologies, some … 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.
15sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: Social media and website product video. Features slow motion of product for viewer inspection vs fast speed and fast music for product use. Accent elements added to highlight product performance.… 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
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