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MARKETING JEFF CARICO President Tejas Imagery & Media Services [email protected] http://TejasImagery.com Using Video to Customers, Ma Money, and Im You probably know that video can be a critical component of your marketing strategy. There are so many ways to engage your customer and potential customers. Whether you run a one-person business from your basement, have a small startup that’s just getting off the ground, or work for a giant multinational corporation, there are countless ways to use video to your advantage. If you are not using video in your marketing your competitors probably are, so here are some statistics that show the importance of video in your marketing strategy. When attracting new customers video combines visual imagery, sound, and extras like effects and text headings to clearly explain your concept. Video allows viewers to see your product in action, preemptively answering questions and demonstrates real world operations. Does video content capture attention in a memorable way? 1. 85% of marketers say that video is an effective way to get attention online. 2. Viewers claim they retain 95% of a message when obtained via video. 3. The average retention rate of personalized videos is 35% higher than non-personalized videos. Is video content effective in driving purchases? 4. 93% of brands got a new customer because of a video on social media. 5. 79% of people say a brand’s video has convinced them to buy a piece of software or app. 6. 92% of mobile users report sharing videos with others. Does video content affect the sales funnel? 7. 84% of marketers say video has helped them increase traffic to their website. 8. 81% of marketers say video has helped them generate leads. 9. 80% of marketers say video has increased dwell time on their website. Is using video content on social media important? 10. 58% of consumers visit a brand’s social media pages before visiting their website. 11. 60% of consumers who made a purchase from a 10 MOMENTUM