Infomercial production
5 Reasons Why Using Emotion in Commercials Sells
Let’s be clear: when deciding what your commercial should be about in pre-production, you’ll want to show off your product’s best features. But there’s something else you need to focus on: the emotions you’re trying to evoke. Why does emotion matter so much if the demonstrations of your product features are spot on? Read on […]
6 Tips to Create the Perfect B-roll
You’ve done it: shot the perfect testimonials and host footage for your next commercial. Now all you’ve got to do it fill it out with some killer b-roll. But how do you decide which footage to go for, and what do you do with the footage once you have it? Check out IDR Productions’ 6 […]
7 Tips for Marketing On a Small Budget
Being the little guy can be tough, particularly in the marketing game. Without a giant startup budget, it can feel almost impossible to get your name out there, especially when you’re comparing yourself to the big players in the industry. Little cash can still have a big marketing impact; you’ll just have to think a […]
4 Best Types of Videos to Launch Your Product
It takes a painstakingly long time to perfect your product or service. Once you’ve got it down, you couldn’t be more excited to get it out to the market and your consumers. But when you’re marketing your latest launch, how can you excite consumers into action? The answer is a series of online videos each […]
6 Video Tips We Can Learn From Infomericals
Infomercials are far from the outdated hard sell that many have made it out to be. They may not hold the glamorous appeal short-form videos do, but here’s the thing: infomercials work. They bring in millions of dollars a year, even though they’re primarily aired in the middle of the night. How is this possible? […]
DRTV Optimized
What do people usually do after they’ve viewed a DRTV commercial? (a) Buy vast quantities of the advertised product or service. (b) Rush to the fridge to load up on snacks. OR (c) Seek more information. Most advertisers hope the answer is (a) Buy vast quantities of the advertised product or service. But the correct […]
DRTV Fulfillment: One Serious Link in the DRTV Chain
DRTV’s House of Fulfillment You’ve done the legwork, you’ve unleashed your DRTV campaign, and it’s hit a soaring home run with all those well-targeted viewers. So how will you convert that bonanza of popularity into a healthy ROI? Somehow, some way, you’ll need a direct connection to your loving audience. A two-way street flowing with […]
DRTV: The Long-Form, Short Form Dilemma
When it comes to DRTV campaigns, many if not most brands wonder what offers the best return on investment – infomercial or short-form? The answer is a combination of both. Since each has its particular purpose and advantages, long-form and short-form work optimally when integrated as an overall DRTV campaign strategy. Many companies will scream […]
What Makes an Effective Infomercial?
As with any other type of advertising, infomercials don’t always hit a home run with the buying public. In fact, many just strike out. While outcomes depend on any number of variables, successful infomercials usually have certain features in common. They don’t guarantee a marketing triumph, of course. But these features do increase your chances […]