Creating Persuasive Videos: How to Move Viewers to Action
Do you create marketing videos?
Are you wondering how to get people to go from passive observers to active participants?
To learn how to create videos that people want to watch and get them to take action, I interview James Wedmore for this episode of the Social Media Marketing podcast.
More About This Show
The Social Media Marketing podcast is a show from Social Media Examiner.
It’s designed to help busy marketers and business owners discover what works with social media marketing.
The show format is on-demand talk radio (also known as podcasting).
In this episode, I interview James Wedmore, author of The YouTube Marketing Book, founder of Video Traffic Academy and–in my opinion–one of the smartest video marketers on the planet.
James shares his knowledge and experience on video creation and taking your viewers to the next level.
You’ll learn the 5 important elements of what goes into persuasive video.
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Using YouTube to Build Your Brand, Authority and Business
Do you use YouTube videos to market your business?
Are you wondering how you can get more viewers and engagement for your channel?
To learn about how YouTube can help you build your brand and authority, I interview Steve Spangler for this episode of the Social Media Marketing podcast.
More About This Show
The Social Media Marketing podcast is a show from Social Media Examiner.
It’s designed to help busy marketers and business owners discover what works with social media marketing.
The show format is on-demand talk radio (also known as podcasting).
In this episode, I interview Steve Spangler, author of Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste and Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes. He also has three YouTube shows focused on science experiments. They include Sick Science, The Spangler Effect and Spangler Science TV.
Steve shares how he uses YouTube to build his brand and business and his experiences along the way. You’ll learn how to measure feedback and metrics from your viewers to boost your video engagement and visibility.
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How to Create Custom YouTube Thumbnails
Are you frustrated by the default random YouTube thumbnail option for your videos?
Do you wish you could create something custom to improve your views?
Since December 2011, YouTube has been making some radical changes to their site.
Everything from the home page layout, website colors and even the look and feel of the video players have changed dramatically.
But none of these aesthetic changes have had any real impact on the way we need to be marketing videos on YouTube.
However, this latest change may just be the biggest game-changer that savvy video marketers can take advantage of! Introducing the Custom YouTube Video Thumbnail.
From YouTube's Support Portal, instructions for uploading a custom thumbnail.
A Little Background
In April 2012, YouTube quietly rolled out the option for all YouTube channels to become “YouTube Partners.” This original YouTube Partner Program consists of a selective club of content producers with a large audience and a ton of views.
8 Ways to Track YouTube Video Performance
Are you wondering how to analyze the reach of your YouTube videos?
YouTube’s video statistics and analytics tools help you measure results of your videos.
Why measure your YouTube marketing efforts using these tools?
These tools give you the analytical know-how to help create improved branded content to more effectively get your videos:
- Discovered in organic search in both Google and YouTube results
- Watched by the largest and most relevant audience possible
- Shared across social networks, email and embedded on other websites
To improve results with your future content, dive into your YouTube Insights in the following ways.
The public statistics found below any YouTube video.
6 Ways to Grow YouTube Subscribers and Your Exposure
Are you seeking more visibility for your YouTube videos?
Are you wondering how others do it?
If you want the massive views, exposure and targeted traffic that YouTube offers, you need to focus on first building an audience—or as YouTube calls them, subscribers.
Why YouTube Subscribers?
A YouTube subscriber is someone who has chosen to “follow” your channel and your content so they can stay updated with your latest videos. In essence, a subscriber can become a raving fan who watches, comments and shares your videos with others. Building up a strong subscriber base is essential for creating a powerful community online.
The following article will reveal six simple—yet highly effective—methods for getting more subscribers to your channel and your existing videos.
How Johnson & Johnson Uses YouTube to Create Awareness
In this video I interview Robert Halper, who is the director of video communication for Johnson & Johnson.
Robert shares the story and strategy behind the company’s successful social media activities. You’ll also learn how Johnson & Johnson’s social media communication is not just about the brand and how they create awareness with YouTube videos.
Be sure to check out the takeaways below after you watch the video.
7 Creative Social Media Marketing Mini Case Studies
Are you looking for some creative social media marketing ideas from businesses?
Look no further.
This article highlights seven mini case studies of businesses that have stood out by implementing innovative social media marketing practices.
You’ll find inspiration for your social media marketing efforts here.
So let’s dive in!
#1: Sharpie
Sharpie is the permanent marker company. Through social media and other marketing efforts, this company has taken an ordinary commodity and turned it into a common noun.
