The 9 Most Effective Types of Video

Today, we’re talking about our favorite types of video. We have narrowed down the best 9 video types that will be the most effective for your brand or business. In general, people have two motivations to watch a video: to be entertained OR to be educated. In this episode, Michael and Tyler are going to break down the 9 different types and explain how they can benefit your marketing and branding efforts.

The TOP 9 types of video:

9. Highlight Video

Effective for events, conferences, festivals, & things that only happen 1-2X/year
Fun, upbeat music
Flashy look and feel
Not a lot of story, but more so to show off something your brand did

8. Teaser Video

Usually comes out of a longer form piece of content
Typically very short on purpose to get people to go to the long form version

7. Product Review Video

A video for people in your industry, not about a product you sell
- Ex. reviewing a social media management platform that you use
Something that could bring increase to prospects

6. Explainer Video

Best used for startups and new businesses that need to explain what they do in their own words
Explain what you’re doing to help change the world

5. Tutorial or How-To Video

Educating the viewer
What is your prospect searching for? Make a video about it!

4. Vlog

Documenting what you do in your daily life or business life
Effective for building a strong following/audience who have interest in your brand
Showing the personality of the brand or business through the employees

3. Interview Video

Interview experts or authorities in your industry that will be a resource to your potential customers
Interview videos are a great way to grow your own audience

2. Brand Story Video

Give your audience context for why you exist from a big-picture POV
Should include your mission and values
Include customers and shareholders to help tell your story
Emotion and purpose are key

1. Testimonial Video

Third party videos about your business are typically going to be more effective because they’re more believable than you talking about yourself
Gives people a positive outlook on your brand from a different perspective

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