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Promotional Video Production in Wisconsin
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Promotional Video Production in Wisconsin

When our web video production company creates a promotional video, we’re thinking about how to best promote your product, service, or company, with the goal of increasing your revenue. Definitions of what does or does not fall into this category varies widely, but we tend to think it has a little more “hype” factor or commercial feel to it. There’s still a tremendous amount of story that we can build into the video, but this style definitely has more of a hard sell than other storytelling videos.

What types of companies use promotional videos?

Companies of all industries and sizes use promotional videos for business because they work. For example, a Wyzowl survey showed 79 percent of people reported buying software or apps after watching a video. Think about it: Have you ever looked for a YouTube video about a product/service before making a purchasing decision? Has it put your decision over the edge to click “Buy?”
  • B2C.Business-to-consumer promos are everywhere and have been around for decades. These tools are a great way to show a product’s functionality and use. They’re also a great way to show the impact the company wants you to believe the product has on lifestyle.
  • B2B.Business-to-business promo videos have taken off in the age of LinkedIn, as companies can develop great content and target their audiences with video production. These can be traditional product or service promos. They can also be content marketing tools that keep your business top-of-mind with customers.
  • Small-business promotional videos. A promo video can be a great way to jumpstart a small business. It’s a bit of an investment for a small business marketing budget, but the upside can be tremendous if the content is done right.
  • Large corporate promotional videos.Promo videos on social media are ubiquitous. They are a great way to raise awareness of a product or service at product launch or even later in its journey. Larger companies are also finding great success internally with creating an internal content strategy that kicks off a big initiative. Yes, they are costly, but what’s the cost when hundreds or thousands of employees aren’t on board with the new direction?

Why should your business invest in promotional web video production?

Through websites or social media, videos are the ultimate tool for portraying your company culture or message honestly and in a more fun and engaging way. Our promo video production helps you do that while building new bonds with potential customers.

A promotional video, however, is only as good as social video production. With broadcast-quality website video production, you’ll prove your professionalism to potential customers by combining good visuals and an inspiring message.

What are types of promotional videos?

What are types of promotional videos?

Content marketing.
You’ve got the lead. You’ve got the existing client. You have a soft commitment of “Yes, but not right now.” Aside from the occasional follow-up, how do you keep your business top-of-mind? One great way is a series of content marketing videos or social media video production. Consistently putting out a brief piece of content and sharing with them - and other clients like them - will continue to put your name in front of them. In addition, content marketing is a great way for leads to find YOU. They’re already looking for this type of information to help them solve their problems. Without giving away the family recipe, you’re able to give them enough information to help them now, and when they need to make a buying decision, they already know where to go.
Product demo or service demo.
Product demos are everywhere. Do you need a new grill? Watch a promo video from the manufacturer. Looking for a car? Check out the promo videos. Even a non-consumer good, such as an app, does this. Get the information you’re looking for in less than a minute.
Big-splash video.
If you’re looking to make a big impact right at the launch of a new product, service, company or even internal initiative, a promo video in the form of a big-splash video can be a big-time winner. Video’s unique power of emotional connection can more quickly move people to want to get to that better state. Think of the big-splash content as the powerful trailer that plays right before the kickoff of a football game. You want the product right now.

What makes a successful promotional video?

While a promo video has more of a hard-sell style than some of the other storytelling formats we produce, the successful ones still have great storytelling elements. The most common flow our promotional video company recommends is to think of it as a beginning, middle, and end.

The beginning of the piece establishes the tension, which in most cases is the problem the product/service solves. You see this all the time in “As seen on TV” products. “Are you tired of (fill in the blank)?” The middle of the story is how your solution solves the problem. The end of the story is the effect your product/service has on the user.

While you might not think your product/service has the same problem/solution/result as an as-seen-on-tv mop or blender, this formula is a classic, go-to solution. For example, if you’re an IT consulting company, the beginning relates to the pain of not having an IT provider or, even worse, one that’s ineffective. The middle is how your company solves the problem. The end is how you made the customer’s life easier.
This formula also works really well in internal, corporate communications. Establish the tension of the current state, in the beginning, walk through the future state in the middle and end with the intended results.
So what’s the cost of a promotional video?

There’s significant variability in the cost. The cost really comes down to the complexity of the shoot. How much up-front work will there be to flesh out messaging and creative elements? How long will it take to shoot? Will the final edit take six hours or 40 hours? While there is no such thing as an average cost of a business promo, you should know that, with a professional promotional video production company, these are in the thousands, not the hundreds. While video production can create a bit of sticker shock for some - and it certainly isn’t for everyone - the investment can be well worth it if it leads to a significant bump in sales.


Why Choose Us?

What sets us apart as a promotional video company is our willingness to travel and spend time with your company, learning everything we can about what you do and ensuring that your passion translates on screen. We become an extension of your team, working alongside you on a regular basis to provide everything from promo video production to live event filming.

We’re more than a promotional video production company – we’re a part of your team, with video experts ready to take on new projects whenever you need them.


How We Make Our Promotional Videos

We favor interview-style videos that don’t use scripts and that allow you to more authentically communicate your passion to viewers. There’s a reason why video testimonials work – it’s because people respond better to conversational videos that are informative and relaxed.

At Gillespie Productions, we learn about your company before we shoot, and we ask you questions on camera that lead to great answers about your brand. We’ll entice new customers, bring more visitors to your website, and give you great material for your social media.

After initial interviews and filming, you’ll also have the chance to make adjustments before we deliver the final product.

So what’s the cost of a promotional video?

There’s significant variability in the cost. The cost really comes down to the complexity of the shoot. How much up-front work will there be to flesh out messaging and creative elements? How long will it take to shoot? Will the final edit take six hours or 40 hours? While there is no such thing as an average cost of a business promo, you should know these are in the thousands, not the hundreds. While video production can create a bit of sticker shock for some - and it certainly isn’t for everyone - the investment can be well worth it if it leads to a significant bump in sales.

FAQ for Promotional video production

The promotional video production process can be broken down into four steps:

1) The Exploration Phase

We will spend time with the relevant members of your team, gaining a deep understanding of your organization, your target audience, and what you are looking to accomplish with your video project.

2) The Messaging Phase

We will flesh out the messaging of your video. This can include scripting and B-roll.

3) The Shooting Phase

Depending on the complexity of your project, we will spend half days or full days shooting.

4) The Post-Production Phase

We edit and perfect your video, including adding graphics and music. You will be involved in this phase, providing feedback along the way.

Promotional videos can be the fun, flashy showcase videos that excited your target audience about your product or service. Our aim with this type of video is to communicate the positive impact your product or service will have the lives of your clients or customers. Ideally, the product or service will be demonstrated “in action” during the video.

A promotional video should also include substance. What is the story you are trying to tell? A cohesive story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. In other words, we need to show the problem, demonstrate how your product or service solves that problem, and convey the impact that this solution has on the target audience.

To be effective in your sales and marketing strategy, your promotional videos need to be shared extensively. Before we even finish producing your video, you should have a distribution plan ready.

When the video is finished, post the video on your website and your social media channels. Include the video in your email signatures and your in-person presentations. Incorporate the video into your events and webinars, too. Put simply: To be effective, you need to share your promotional video everywhere!

We firmly believe that videos should be interesting and engaging. A 30-second video can be boring and a three-hour video can be fascinating. There is no set length that a promotional video “should” be - it all depends on the content. We will bring our decades of experience to your project and produce a promotional video that absorbs your audience and compels them to action.
Hire us to help you create the video you need to drive results.

Hire us to help you create the video you need to drive results.

Our best work gets done when we can work face-to-face with you. We travel anywhere to produce action in Wisconsin - Green Bay, Appleton, Wausau, Milwaukee, Madison, you name it. We’re also able to travel for video production in Chicago or anywhere else in the country to bring your story to life.

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