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To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of tips for creating great, compelling corporate videos as a part of Video Production from 309 Marketing.
Not all corporate videos serve the same purpose, and they shouldn’t be the same. Some videos are designed to get new customers, others to get new employees. Some videos want to sell or promote a product, and others may be more about raising brand awareness of your company as a whole. Think about what your company has to offer and how you can offer it in a video.
Customer testimonials can be a great way to show people your products and customer service, as well as display the value of your company or product. Employee testimonials can be a powerful way to recruit new hires. Product overviews can help prospective customers learn more about a product and make more informed purchasing decisions. “How To” videos and explainers can show expertise in your field and provide a valuable lesson for the consumer. You can even try making a short documentary about a client that features your product.
While the artistry of filmmaking may baffle you, the logistics behind it will probably be second nature to most small business owners. If you’ve ever had to make sure something gets done, you have the necessary skills to produce. As most good business leaders know, at the heart of getting things done is a good, well-thought-out plan, so don’t rush into your video.
Once you’ve decided on the goal of the video, consider who the people are in the company who should provide input? What outside resources will be needed? What is the budget? Timeline? These are just some of the initial questions you need to ask, but mainly having a plan means considering what needs to get done for the video, how it is going to get done, who is going to do it, and when it is going to get done. Don’t try to do it all alone. Video is a collaborative medium and requires a team, find the people in your company who are interested in this kind of creative expression or hire professionals.
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When thinking about the stories that will support your video’s purpose, recognize that not all stories are equal. Some have more emotional pull than others; some are funnier; some are action-packed. Videos take time and money and there is no reason to spend valuable resources on a bad video. As you plan your video, consider which stories you have to tell and which ones are the strongest.
For example, testimonials from clients in interesting or exciting industries will be better than those in more conventional ones. Looking to recruit? Employees who are confident speakers and big company advocates will do better on camera than those who prefer to work quietly. Concerned your skills don’t apply to a “how-to”? If you’re in a niche industry, find a way to connect your expertise to day-to-day problems or topics. For example, an accountant can explain basic tax terms or ways to organize financial data. Talk to your team and think about how you can turn your company’s experience and experiences into interesting consumer experiences through video. Remember to keep it simple and keep it short!
No one is expecting your company video to look like a glossy Nike ad or a blockbuster action movie, but that doesn’t mean it should look like someone shot it on their iPhone. If you want corporate videos that will have an impact, you need to invest in them like any other marketing measure or company initiative.
“AS YOU PLAN YOUR VIDEO, CONSIDER WHICH STORIES YOU HAVE TO TELL AND WHICH ONES ARE THE STRONGEST.”
The best way to guarantee a decent production level is to hire professionals. In today’s competitive video production market, there are probably more than a few video producers in your area and your budget. Ask friends for recommendations, search online, find their websites and review their work, find someone who does work you like and begin a conversation about budget and ideas. You can often find video production firms that will do everything from concept to post-production or others who may want you to work on the idea, and they will come in for production and post-production. Find one that works with what you want.
Now that you’ve made your video and are ready to share it with the world, you need to launch it effectively. Many filmmakers will say that a movie isn’t complete until an audience sees it. The same is true for your videos. So don’t get too caught up in production and post-production that you forget about marketing and distribution.
YouTube is a great place to host your video. In addition to being the most popular video hosting site, it is the second most popular search engine after Google, and it’s results are also prominent on Google searches.
More important than the hosting is the promotion. Facebook, Twitter, your company blog, website, and email list are all great ways to spread your videos. Be careful not to spam people with too many, but an occasional update with some video clips will actually be appreciated by many.
Beyond your own social media, try to pitch your videos to publications, especially smaller industry publications that may need video content. Depending on your video, it could even work for more significant publications. Still, regardless of the size, when you get your video on a publication, it means people you don’t know are learning about your company.
You don’t have to look far for stellar Video Production. Rely on the professionals at 309 Marketing to help put together high-quality corporate videos. Contact us today at 309-213-9398 to request a quote. Also, our Peoria office is located at 311 SW Water Street, Unit 201 Peoria, IL 61602. Other office locations include Schaumburg, Tampa, Orlando and St. Petersburg.