Category: Corporate Video

Why Businesses are Afraid of Making a Viral Corporate Video

evianAs a London video production company, we know that a lot of businesses are hoping that their corporate video goes viral and improves their sales and marketing.

However, more often than not, there is hesitancy in creating a corporate video that meets the criteria for a viral video.

That’s because most viral videos evoke a strong reaction in the viewer. Whenever you evoke a strong reaction, it usually splits people’s opinions.

In other words, to create something that millions of people love, there’s a chance you’re going to create something that millions of people hate.

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A Quick Social Media Strategy for Your Corporate Video

Once you have a corporate video, the name of the game is to get as many potential prospects viewing it as possible.

One of the ways you can do this is with social media marketing. Here are our top tips for helping you attract potential customers to your corporate video using social media: 

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Somersby Cider Viral Marketing Video

somersbyAs a London video production company we like to keep our eyes on the latest viral video marketing campaigns and loved this one by Somersby Cider.

The video parodies the Apple launches, showing people queuing outside, a fever of activity when the doors open and lots of great humour in showing customers the best way to enjoy the cider.

You can watch the video here:

There are some excellent parodies of an Apple launch and the video has done well to build on the popularity of Apple launches.

As of writing, this viral corporate video has almost 1.5 million views.

For details of how to use a London video production company for your video marketing campaigns, contact flycreative today. 

US Marketers to Increase Video Marketing by 76%

Website Social Media Examiner recently released a report to state that 76% of US marketers were going to increase video marketing investment by adding videos to their site.

It’s no surprise really considering just some of the advantages of creating a corporate video for your video marketing:

In addition to growing advantages of using video, the cost of video production is falling. 

As a London video production company we’re able to keep costs competitive for our customers on the following products:

With the growth of YouTube, the potential for video-marketing is at an exciting stage.

If you’ve been considering using a video production company for your marketing, contact flycreative today to see how we can help. 

How Simple Fun Makes a Fascinating Corporate Video

If you’re looking for corporate video production to use in your marketing, it’s worth considering how you want to engage new customers with your brand.

Some companies make mistakes in corporate videos by not focusing on a subject that is fascinating to the viewer, but also by not showcasing the brand and the service.

One of the ways we’ve explored how to avoid this is with a behind-the-scenes company video or corporate documentary which shows your employees or even CEO during their day to day work.

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What Makes Corporate Videos Go Viral

cokementosCreating a professional corporate video with a video production company is a good move if you want to increase sales, customer engagement and brand recognition.

But having a professionally produced video is just one part of the puzzle in creating a viral corporate video. So what are the key lessons you can learn from businesses that have cracked this magic formula?

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Should Your Company Have its Own Branded TV Channel?

debTVWith more businesses using video marketing to increase sales, improve customer loyalty and retention its no surprise that larger brands have gone all out and created their own branded TV channels.

Marks and Spencer and Debenhams are 2 main UK retailers offering a dedicated TV channel for their customers. It’s a smart move because:

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YouTube Exceeds 1 Billion Visitors. Great News for Video-Marketing

YouTube now has more than 1 billion people visiting the site each month to consume a range of videos from pure entertainment, to viral corporate videos.

If your business has considered adding video into the marketing mix, now is a good time to explore the options. Not only are more companies using video-marketing to be heard above the competitive noise, but YouTube’s latest news shows how powerful the site can be as a  distribution channel for your video-marketing.

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Report Review: Lights, Camera, Call-to-Action: Trends in Video Marketing

We often get asked by clients about the trends in video-marketing. More companies are increasing their investment in video-marketing because of data that shows videos increase sales and customer engagement.

At flycreative we like to share the reports and news we read with clients and readers, and our latest report round-up is Lights, Camera, Call-to-Action: Trends in Video Marketing, by the Aberdeen Group.

No time to read the small print? don't worry, we've got you covered below...

No time to read the small print? don’t worry, we’ve got you covered below…

You can download the report from here. You need to register on the site, so if you’re in a hurry, here are the highlights:

The Biggest Marketing Problem is Competitive “Noise”

After surveying more than 100 marketing and sales professionals, the report shows that the biggest challenge is being heard above the noise of the competition. 54% found that differentiating themselves from the competition was a bigger challenge than thin marketing budgets, not converting leads effectively, or not identifying the best prospects.

Video-Marketing Drives Conversions

The report found that Best-in-Class companies were more likely (by 38%) to use video marketing not only for lead generation, but for nurture, sales and retention.

Video can be used in many ways throughout the stages of the buying process. From viral corporate videos that catch attention, to videos that encourage sales, and video tutorials that can improve customer loyalty.

One Corporate Video = Multiple Marketing Opportunities

The companies who were successful in using video in their marketing made sure their videos could be filmed once, but have multiple marketing uses. For example, this would mean working with your video production company to make sure your corporate video format was suitable for the web, for offline viewing and high definition viewing.

It’s also important to make sure your video will still look great when viewed on a mobile or tablet device.

The Importance of Video Interaction

With your corporate or marketing video, the report discovered that Best-in-Class companies were more likely to ensure viewing was not a passive experience.

There are many ways we can make your corporate video an interactive marketing experience. We can include multiple user experiences, with customer’s choosing the endings. We can integrate and embed calls to action including subscribe, register and buy buttons. To talk about how we can make your corporate video interactive, contact us today.

Compelling, Concise Content

The report also emphasised the importance of delivering a strong story to your audience, and keeping individual videos relatively short. The average length of a corporate video was found to be 3.5 minutes.

For more information about how we work with Best-in-Class companies to deliver excellent video-marketing experiences, contact flycreative today.

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The 5 Employees You Should Use in Your Corporate Video

Quite often we work with clients who want to show a behind-the-scenes corporate video because they know that letting customers see how a product is made, or a service is delivered can increase value perception.

Sometimes the most fascinating video stories are from 'ordinary' processes

Sometimes the most fascinating video stories are from ‘ordinary’ processes

We often get asked to advise how to choose which employees should be in front of the camera in these types of corporate videos, and corporate documentaries, so here are our top tips:

The CEO / Founder

Many companies choose to use their CEO in a corporate video because more consumers today want to associate a person with a brand. In last year’s Edelman Trust Barometer report, it was shown that consumers place more trust in an ‘expert individual’ compared to an organisation.

Customer Service Representatives

Recently we consulted with a client struggling with an area of brand damage relating to customer service. We explained how video can help build a better bond between existing customers by sharing successful customer service stories, and also showing how employees work hard to resolve difficulties.

Another option is to also highlight a customer’s story where a problem has been resolved. By having your customer tell a story of problem-action-solution, you present your company as being transparent, open and authentic.

Sales Representatives

Your sales force is often your front line when representing your company. With video, you can feature a sales executive with a compelling and persuasive message and reach hundreds and thousands of customers in one go.

A video based on a sales rep is a perfect way to explain the benefits of your product and even cover some of the frequently asked questions your customers may have about your product.

Operations Employees

Whether you have a wholesale distribution business or a retail outlet, a story that explains how the product is delivered, from conception to sale can be fascinating to prospective clients, and also to the media.

Quite often, when working with businesses, we find that the processes they take for granted can have a huge impact on customers. A good London video production company 😉 can help you research which stories and people make for a compelling corporate video story.

Customers

Okay, they’re not strictly employees, but your business doesn’t exist without your customers. More importantly, customers tend to make much better stories for corporate video production. The intersection between your customer and your product is where the best story lies.

Think about the problem your customer has, how you solve it, and who would be willing to share that story. Mix those people with the cast of characters above and you have the potential for an unforgettable corporate video.

For more ideas about commissioning a corporate video, contact flycreative today.

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