5 MIN TO READ Video ads have increased dramatically in popularity in the last few years. A relatively new technology, video ads are growing at double digit pace – as much as 40-50% year on year. Last year, marketers spent an estimated $4 billion on video ads, roughly double what was spent in 2010 and potentially reaching over $9 billion in 2017. So why…
4 MIN TO READ The luxury housing market has rebounded from the Great Recession. Above a certain price point, however, it’s common for houses to linger on the market for a year or longer. To hook potential buyers, compete for a listing, and sell houses faster, some home owners and real estate agents are commissioning absolutely over-the-top “mini-movies” featuring the property for sale. These videos have…
2 MIN TO READ The popular image of the cattle industry harkens back to the cowboys of the wild American west, with rodeos and large herds roaming the plains. However, do not make the mistake of thinking of it as an antiquated industry with little innovation or forward progress. Sure, cattle farming looks very different today after a period of scientific advancements in how…
3 MIN TO READ Online video has completely changed certain industries. Retail is no exception. Online retail has always suffered from the distance between the purchase decision and the physical experience of the purchased product. Workarounds like product sampling have worked reasonably well for certain categories – just ask BirchBox. Still, online video is the only tool that truly helps bridge that gap instantaneously….
3 MIN TO READ It is common knowledge that online video consumption is growing by leaps and bounds, but one really important segment of online video requires special attention: mobile video. Whether on a tablet or a smartphone, mobile video is growing faster than online video in general. From 2012 – 2017, global online video traffic is forecast to grow at a CAGR of…
4 MIN TO READ Ever spend a ton of time and money producing a video, only to get a lackluster number of plays, and zero engagement from your viewers? Clearly, you missed the mark somehow. We all have at some point. The key is to learn how to avoid falling flat with your video content. By researching your audience, and understanding your target viewers, you…
2 MIN TO READ There is a big difference between a strategy and a tactic. Strategy is your overarching methodology for achieving a goal and guides your decisions about how to go after it. Those decisions are your tactics – the tools and activities you employ to make progress against your ultimate objective, and can be quite varied depending on what you are undertaking….
3 MIN TO READ When you plan your editorial or marketing calendar, there are a lot of factors that need to be taken into account. For instance, the logical sequence of topics, availability of content and tools, current events, your personal sources for inspiration, and business methodology. When it comes to video marketing, an increasingly important factor is the time of day your message…
