Pay-for-Performance Video Advertising
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
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
15sec VIDEO EXAMPLE: Social media video. Features motion graphics of titles, as well as accent elements surrounding products for emphasis. Additionally, visual effects added, such as brief flashes of “glow” and “brightening” in products shots (still photos) to make them more animated and vibrant.… Read the rest
Even if you’re the kind of person who pays little attention to what you wear on a day-to-day basis, it’s useful to know a few things about the nature of clothing as it relates to TV and video.
Bear the obvious in mind: cameras, computer monitors and TV screens are not people, they’re machines. And … Read the rest