It’s not unusual for professionals to balk at the thought of mastering video marketing, even in a world where there are teenagers pulling in millions of views on YouTube. While those two types of videos are very different, there is still much marketers can learn from these young YouTubers. They’re cleaning up in the video space because they know what a video needs to be entertaining, emotional, informative, or some combination of those things.
The internet is packed with content these days, so if you can’t grab people’s attention and keep it, they’ll keep scrolling. One way to catch their attention is to create something entertaining. Too many people shy away from using humor in marketing for fear that it will make them look unprofessional. A little humor can go a long way in creating buzz around a video. Look at Blendtec’s wildly successful “Will it Blend?” series for an example.
Of course, humor isn’t always appropriate. In some cases, triggering an emotional response may be more effective. A video that’s heartwarming or uplifting can also connect with viewers and encourage them to share it with friends.
Not sure you can evoke laughter or tears with your videos? When in doubt, create something informational. The same way you convey helpful information through a whitepaper or email campaign, try delivering helpful content via video. Facebook loves a good recipe or DIY instructional!
If you manage to achieve at least one of these results for every video, you’ll be well on your way to mastering video marketing!
