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Post Category: Video Marketing

Virtual Reality and the Future of Brand Experience

3 MIN TO READ Image credit: Nan Palmero Virtual reality is one of those concepts that has been on the horizon for what seems like a really long time. It’s been the subject of movies, TV shows, books, articles and various other forms of speculation. Even the phrase “virtual reality” has been used so often and for so long that the actual meaning has…

Five Habits of Successful Video Marketers

4 MIN TO READ Video marketing requires a certain amount of discipline, attention to detail, and rigorous focus on analytics to get right. Yet, it remains as much an art as it is a science. In this post, we look at five habits that separate the few from the crowds when it comes to delivering on exceptional video marketing campaigns.

Politics, Candidates & the Role of Online Video

4 MIN TO READ Online video has impacted virtually every aspect of modern life, and politics is no exception. In some regards, this is really nothing new—ever since President Kennedy was elected, we’ve all been keenly aware of how much video optics matter when it comes to winning over an audience. The savviest politicians tend to be those who, like all good brands, know…

The Science Behind the Role of Emotions in Video Sharing

5 MIN TO READ If you want someone to share your videos, you first have to understand what might motivate them to do so. As it turns out, when a piece of content elicits an emotional response from the person viewing it online, the chances that they’ll share it go way, way up. But, why? Here’s an in-depth look at the science behind why…

The Secrets of Storytelling: 11 Ingredients for Better Videos

6 MIN TO READ Why do we find stories so engaging? Why do tall tales stand clear and vibrant in our memories when facts and figures have long since faded? Maybe it’s because stories have been the backbone of humanity from day one. But how do you craft a story? Is there a formula? A concrete set of steps? In this post, I’m going…

Four Smart Ways to Use Customizable Post-Play Screens

4 MIN TO READ Image Credit: Freepik When someone watches the entirety of your video, you can bet that viewer is more engaged and interested in your content than those who stopped watching mid-way through. One powerful way to maintain that momentum is to leverage a customizable post-play screen – a screen that loads once your video concludes. Post-play screens can be used in…

What’s So Great About Minimalist Video?

3 MIN TO READ Have you noticed that the “clean line” look is dominating high-end marketing in the last few years? Of course you have. When it comes to video, everyone from tech brands to musical brands to Instagram personalities have deployed minimalist tactics to achieve some pretty amazing results. What exactly do I mean by minimalist tactics? We’re talking about videos that cut…

How to Leverage New Video Ad Formats on Social

4 MIN TO READ Mobile video is the new norm as more and more people stick to their phones when browsing social media. In response, different social networks are scrambling to create new video ad formats that will allow them to capitalize on this phenomenom. In this post, we take a deep dive into the ins and outs of this major trend in video…