The best social media ads go by in the blink of an eye. Video needs to load instantly on every device, and only fast video will keep people’s attention long enough to make a full pitch. That’s why social media videos are trending shorter and shorter. As this data from Facebook and Nielson shows, the highest impact is made in the first 10 seconds of viewing. Many brands have adapted rather quickly to this trend, and your business can, too. …
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In a mobile video, every pixel matters. Video dimensions can determine whether or not someone sees your video. Since screens are small, you need to take up all the real estate you can get. When you plan and shoot an original video, of course, you want to use the footage as much as possible. However, to get the best results, you need to optimize for the devices and platforms where your video will be viewed. This is the subject of …
We already know that Instagram Stories are a highly engaging video format. But the real value of Instagram Story ads isn’t in the video itself, but the connection you make with the person on the other end. Since Facebook’s ad manager lets you deliver your Stories to highly targeted audiences, you can create precise messaging that resonates with the individual. The best Stories ads build on that intimacy between audience and content creator. Crafting a targeted message will lead to …
If you’re looking through your Facebook feed, what’s one of the first things that might actually get you to stop scrolling? For many people, the answer to that question is “video.” Auto-playing video– even without sound-– pretty much demands attention long enough that it gets users engaged and wanting to watch. That initial ability to get a user to stop scrolling is important, and video ads have it in spades. A lot of brands, however, still struggle when it comes …
User’s interest is dwindling, and with so much competition on every social media platform, it’s unlikely that you’ll keep it for more than ten to fifteen seconds. I’ve been coaching brands and businesses to tighten up their video marketing, keeping clips to a solid fifteen seconds or less, thirty seconds at the absolute tops. And now IGTV has rolled out, and the game has been changed yet again. Shorter video content is often best for advertising purposes on most other …