With many of the Coronavirus-related restrictions starting to lift, there are many people anticipating business to return to normal. However, even though the economy is starting back up, there are still people who may be hesitant to return to in-person meetings or crowded conference rooms. So how can your business make sales without your sales team having physical access to prospects? The answer is with the power of video and video marketing.
Read MoreYou may have noticed over the past couple of years a little TV icon that has appeared in your Instagram app. If you haven’t, don’t feel bad, one of the more common questions I get from clients and prospects is “What the Heck is IGTV?” Since this addition to Instagram can be confusing and has undergone a few transformations since its original release, we’ve decided to put together a quick overview/guide to help you navigate the world of IGTV. By the end of this blog, you’ll be able to post videos, engage with users, start to grow a following and confidently understand what IGTV is.
It’s the start of a new decade and if you’ve been trying to grow your YouTube following there is no better time than now. YouTube hit the internet in 2005. In the last 15 years, it’s come a long way from silly cat videos and having only one video metric to measure— views.
While many people think shorter videos are always best for social media because “people don’t have long attention spans,” few realize that every platform is optimized differently. Also, unfortunately, there is no silver bullet or one-size-fits-all approach to sharing video on social media. What may work on one platform may not be the best solution for another.
It’s the second quarter of 2019 and with 5G just around the corner, video is in higher demand now than ever before. But using video to promote your business and brand isn’t a marketing strategy. Video is just a delivery method to get your message across. Think of it like a boat crossing the the ocean that’s carrying goods that are going to be sold. Video is the boat.
With 2018 in the books and 2019 underway it’s a great time to start looking at new ways to market and grow your business. Many people we talk to want to consistently use video in their marketing strategies to help grow their business, but what if you want to do it yourself? What if you already have some professional videos created and you want to supplement those with additional video content? What if you are creative and love the ideas of making your own videos? What if you are intimidated and don’t know where to start?
Read MoreAs founder and owner of Flex Media, I’m thrilled to see my dream of helping businesses find the right media solution become a reality. I’m excited to see our Cleveland-based business grow along with the huge success the city has seen in recent years.
When I meet with clients to discuss video projects, I often hear the same misconceptions. People think they need a single video that’s five minutes long without really knowing why. When I ask why, the usual response is, “I was told that I need a video for my website and social media, so I called you.”
Read MoreYou can humanize your brand too and you don’t have to be the biggest, wealthiest, corporate giant to create content to do it.
Read MoreNearly every time I meet someone new and tell them what I do for a living, I get a similar response, “That seems really interesting. I would hire your company to do work for me, but I don’t have a use for video in my business.”
The two titans of online advertising, Google Adwords and Facebook Ads, stand tall for a reason: they are very powerful platforms. Other companies try to compete, but they are incremental compared to these platforms due to the reach and targeting options brought forth by these behemoths. When used the right way they can become an effective revenue stream to help bring your business to the next level.
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