How can you do Video Marketing Successfully in 2021?
Video marketing is a multipurpose, much needed tool in your digital marketing campaign toolkit. It spreads awareness about your services, products, appeals to customers and increases sales. Due to its data-driven nature, metrics and customer engagement should be monitored.
Here are a few points to bear in mind while devising your video marketing strategy
(i)Resource allocation
Ensure you have a decent budget for shooting that includes good recording equipment, reliable editing software, a video marketing expert / team and ample time for recording.
(ii) What’s the story you want to tell?
To connect with your viewers, create a narrative for them to engage with.
Which stories would you like to tell and how? How can you craft stories for video marketing which hooks your viewers?
(iii) Less is more
Keep the video short and sweet. Ensure that the average duration is between 1-3 minutes and a crystal clear, promotional message with an emotional touch is present.
(iv) Publish your videos on multiple websites
Post your videos on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and embed them on your website.
(v) Conduct a performance review
Analyze statistics and metrics to assess which videos receive the best response and why.
Now that you have an idea about the ABCs of video marketing, let’s dive right in to elaborate on the six hottest video marketing trends of 2021.
1. Explainer videos with animation
Some companies have mascots such as the Michelin Man (Michelin), Doughboy (Pillsbury), and Zoo Zoos (Vodafone). Zoo Zoo ads became popular during the IPL and were known for being funny, entertaining, delivering a strong message and promoting the company effortlessly. In a particular ad, Vodafone 3G services are advertised as being, “faster, smarter and better,” like a speedy, efficient ZooZoo superhero.
Till today, several companies across the globe employ animated videos to creatively promote their services, hire employees and inform customers how to utilize their products, amongst other marketing motives. The business advantages of animated explainer videos will only increase in multiple industries.
- Increased live streaming
Live video streaming has been all the rage before but it will gain even more momentum in 2021.
Twitch TV has become a force to reckon with, due to its promotion of live video streaming as the most appealing way to connect with an audience. Twitch initially focused on game streaming but has expanded and diversified to include podcasts, musical performances, and yoga.
- A rising demand for 360-degree videos
Trends come and go in the blink of an eye and this holds true for video trends as well. Several companies use videos to present their services and products; however it’s now possible to show them in a more experiential manner.
98% of Americans think 360-degree videos are more thrilling to watch than other video formats. They offer consumers a fresh, visual experience which makes them feel as if they’ve tried a product before buying it.
- The surge of webinars
Webinars are educational online seminars where you present valuable information to an audience in order to draw them towards your business.
A webinar can increase your brand recognition and customer loyalty.
You could present interesting facts, commentary on the latest news pertinent to your field and helpful guides.
The Google Search Trend also shows an increase in the number of searches for “webinar.” The pandemic caused a sharp spike in the number of webinars, in order to virtually replace live events.
Furthermore, it was quite convenient for everyone to use their in-built laptop cameras for Zoom webinars. With the impending third wave of the virus around the corner, webinars are certainly retaining their place of importance this year.
- Multi-channel video posting
Have you ever seen a funny YouTube video and showed it to a friend only to find that she’s already seen it on Instagram or Facebook? That’s becoming increasingly common nowadays.
Remember that people’s objectives and needs on each website vary, so your videos need to be in line with that. After assessing where your target customers hang out online, share your videos widely on a range of appropriate platforms.
- Shoppable videos
Shoppable videos simplify, quicken and make the entire shopping experience much easier. People don’t need to hunt online for a product they’re interested in, after watching your ad. They can just click on the product name mentioned in the video, which directs them to your landing page to make a purchase.
Shoppable videos are commonly used on social media and have become a prominent marketplace on the internet.
This year, every company should employ this kind of video content to pull in more customers.
- Longer video ads with a narrative
People like stories that are realistic and authentic. Hence, there is an increased popularity of long video ads.
Big companies like Adidas and Toyota make their advertisements like short films to showcase how they make a difference in people’s daily lives.
This format is more engaging since it’s more about the target audience, than the products and instils a sense of trust in customers.
We hope that this guide was highly informative and has given you plenty of ideas to do video marketing like a pro in 2021!
