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Posts Tagged with: Video Trends

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4 Brands Creating Epic Experiences with 360 Video

3 MIN TO READ There’s been a lot of buzz this year about the epicness that is 360-degree video, with brands that have big visual elements—think tourism, products with high design concepts, any kind of sport or performance—making the most of what 360 video has to offer. A number of brands have taken quick advantage of this highly interactive video format, and we thought…

5 Tips to Catch the Holiday Spirit with Video

3 MIN TO READ As we head into the holiday season, it’s only natural to want to incorporate some good old holiday cheer into your videos. Regardless of your industry or offering, getting into the holiday spirit is a nice way to loosen up a little in terms of your communication with your audience. You can warm up your tone, take on holiday-related themes,…

Weird Videos that Work: Inspiration from 6 Unexpected Places

4 MIN TO READ Sometimes inspiration for great videos comes from places you’d least expect. In this post, we’re looking at some unconventional—yet surprisingly popular—models of engaging video. In our analysis, we extrapolated what makes these videos effective, despite being more than a little odd. Keep reading, and you’ll see what we mean.

Continental Drift: Video Trends from Around the World

2 MIN TO READ After a rapid rise that began more than a decade ago, video is now the predominant way of sharing information online. But, what does all this growth mean for video? Where do we go from here? In this post, we take a global perspective on the evolution of online video. We highlight key video trends and video leaders on every…

Video Spotlight: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams

4 MIN TO READ Image Credit: 24hoursofhappy.com (2013) This month’s Video Spotlight is on the epic 2013 music video “Happy” by singer and producer Pharrell Williams. It’s still stuck in our heads, and for good reason. The song “Happy” hit number 1 in 24 countries around the world in 2013 and 2014, thanks to the simple yet incredibly effective music video campaign that went…

Online Video and WWE: A Cautionary Tale

3 MIN TO READ Usually, online video is cast in a very positive light for business. Many analysts tout its marketing benefits and explosive growth trajectory on a regular basis. Sometimes, however, online video can turn on you, disrupting your business model and upending your revenue streams. For example, take the WWE – a hugely popular wrestling entertainment network. They have merchandise, video games,…

Online Video: Revolutionizing Retail

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….

Ace Your Video Interview

3 MIN TO READ Using video conferences to prescreen job candidates is not new, and has been happening since Skype and other platforms made it easy to connect with people through a webcam. A more recent trend is the use of pre-recorded videos in the application process, where, rather than writing out their responses to interview questions or a phone screen, a candidate has…