Sales emails are a staple of any digital marketing campaign. They’re essential for maintaining connections with current customers while helping potential new ones progress down the sales funnel. And if you’ve ever had difficulty increasing your email open rate, then maybe you’ve even tried to personalize your email to help them stand out.

The phrase “video content marketing” used to hold little relevance to major companies back before social media platforms became a hotbed for curious consumers. In fact, blogs, web copy, and other written text have dominated the world of marketing for several years.

By now, it’s well-known that high-quality, educational content can attract your target audience. Hopefully you’re also aware that your content marketing strategy should include every stage of the buyer’s journey and address their pain points at each stop.

The manufacturing world has had to adjust to COVID-19, and so has Manufacturing Marketing World 2020.

This year’s event will be held as a virtual conference due to public restrictions put in place for the coronavirus. Events will begin at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 29, and you can register at any time for just $29.

Did you know almost 80% of all internet traffic is video streaming? In 2020, your potential customers prefer watching video content over reading your sales emails or your web page.

Whether it’s a background groove or a raving bass drop, music will make your video better. The trending track of the week would work beautifully but the cost to use it legally will blow your budget. So I did some research on music licensing services and libraries geared for video. These services sell  synchronization licenses to use their catalog of music in videos. The licenses vary depending on the service so I’ll breakdown the differences.

A camera is difficult to navigate for beginners. It’s understandable why many new video producers choose to stay on the Auto setting. It’s a bright green “A” among a layout of strange symbols and controls. 

Research shows that today’s internet users prefer videos over text and pictures. (As a former print journalist, it kills my soul to say this.)

In 2019, OptinMonster reported that companies using video marketing see 66% more qualified leads per year. We know video is a powerful resource for influencing buying decisions

Videos will drive traffic to your site and keep your visitors there longer. A higher retention rate will be good for your SEO and search ranking. Furthermore, videos boost your conversions and reach decision-makers.

If you’re afraid of getting started because you “don’t know how to do video marketing,” stick to the basics that have proven ROI.

A mix of evergreen and topical content is essential for a successful marketing strategy. This video explains why you need to create both and what ratio to start with.

Find out more about your site's visitors with gated content. The more you know, the easier it will be to engage with them and convert them into customers.