Do you find that you're frustrated to the point of inaction with what your videos look like. If so, the result can lead to a... video hostage standoff! The constant analysis and insecurity that 'something has to be changed' can go on forever! You wonder what can be done to 'make it better' every time you watch and critique the video. So, here's the thing... The only thing in your mind that has to happen to make it better is achieving PERFECTION! But since perfection is impossible, your videos end up in a never ending, creative cycle. The result... Your videos can remain in a hostage situation forever and never be shared publicly! Did you know... that this is a mindset that many untrained and non-professional video creators share and agonize over?. (And to be fair… professionals can be plagued with this mindset too! A feeling of inadequacy is not a result of education or training!) Let me explain… In the concept stage, after some research and study, the subject and perceived value of most videos seems solid and worthwhile. The excitement of sharing and adding value to the marketplace makes the production valuable and it's a good asset to any company. And, as any good creator will do before they start a project, they will find and watch a number of already produced videos on the same subject that they have selected. This can be a big mistake for a video creator! Here’s a few reasons why…
Here's something to remember... Understanding the market place and what others offer to the conversation is important! However, what you bring to the table is also important! By delaying a video project, you are denying your market valuable insights that only you can bring to the table! So, in conclusion... Think about what is frustrating you to the point of inaction. Are you holding your videos hostage? And then decide… Are You Frustrated Enough To Quit – And Start Over? If you want more information or help with your marketing efforts contact us!
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You might be surprised to learn that… it doesn’t take a special talent or a certain level of education to be creative! When I took the time to look up what determines creativity, I was a little surprised. Simply stated; it is the ability to make something new and useful. Period. That’s all it is. Well, that should make you sigh with relief to know that at any time, you can be creative! Here’s the thing… creativity in marketing has been positioned as something that comes mainly from a creative department and designers! The result is that many great marketing campaigns and content strategies have been sent to the morgue because strategy does not always involve the 'creative team'. And too many marketers feel ill qualified to be creative because they don't think they have the proper training or talent. This is a good place to state that… creative graphics in marketing is necessary! Really, who doesn’t love those creative thumbnails, headlines and content! However, it’s not the only way be creative! There’s a dramatic difference between viewing graphics only as the creative substance of marketing vs embracing all segments of marketing as part of the creative process! Keep in mind… it’s not one or the other - it’s both! Being bold and developing strategies that are untried and untested, now that defines creative marketing! Getting your audience interested in a new way while demonstrating how it can be useful, that’s being creative in all aspects of the marketing process! Marketers, at every level, should trust their instincts and proceed with their ideas. Let me share a creative tactic that I witnessed first-hand… A small retailer had just started out and had exhausted their $15,000 marketing budget with zero results. The future looked bleak. Their total investment was well over tens of thousands of dollars into their small start-up. But that didn’t stop them from exploring another creative tactic intended to propel their business forward!
This is where it gets interesting. Within one month after initiating this creative move, the company had over 50 new clients! To further the excitement, a ‘buzz’ was being created in the community! It was the beginning of a successful launch for a small retail business! It was a creative approach to introduce a new and useful product to the area! This is a case where perception is everything. If you perceive being creative in marketing only as a ‘graphics’ function, you stymie the true meaning of creative. A good daily habit is to ask yourself and you team… ‘how can we create a new and useful strategy?’ What can you and your team create today? Sandra Watson It’s Obvious - Everyone Wants To Be Unique! But here’s the dilemma… most people want to feel secure and “safe” in their content. Being safe means that no one can fault the accuracy or truth of what you say. It means you are not willing to risk being wrong! And if you are telling the same story that everyone else is telling, you can feel pretty secure that you’re in the “safe zone! But, where does the “safe” zone end and going “too far” begin? When you venture past the point of being safe with content, you take the chance that your research, your feelings and your experiences may be wrong. And, knowing that every supposition or result does not always have a positive outcome can prevent many content marketers from leaving the “safe zone’. Safe feels good. Safe means acceptance. The worst part about being safe though… it prevents content from being exceptional! Is being unique worth the risk of being wrong! The word unique means different, special and “one of a kind”. A unique person is one who is willing to stand out from the crowd. It’s a choice and choices always carry the possibility of failure. So, to be unique, you must be willing to be wrong! Scientist and scholars of great renown had many documented failures. They learned from them. They found better solutions and explanations and had the courage to voice them! It didn’t stop them! And it shouldn’t stop us if we want to be unique! There’s more… Being wrong gives you the opportunity to share why and how your view has changed. When you share your successes as well as your failures, you do stand out! Being unique is not for everyone. But, content marketing is heavily populated. Only the fittest will succeed. Something you might want to think about!
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