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YouTube Tweaks, Expands Video Ad Format
Google says it’s ditching the name for its YouTube video ad format, officially moving away from calling it “TrueView in-display.”
Well, sort of.
The world’s largest video platform will now refer to the format as “TrueView discovery ads.”
Yet a second, and likely more important change, will give marketers access to full inventory across the YouTube app, making it the first time that TrueView ads can appear in the app’s mobile search results. Google also said it has tweaked its system so more relevant ads appear in the search results. Citing several experiments it conducted prior to today’s news, the company said its adjustments were able to improve click-through rates by 11%.
YouTube typically shows TrueView ads just before a user consumes content on the platform. There are four different types of TrueView ads, the best-known of which lets viewers skip to their content after watching at least five seconds of an ad. TrueView ads have also been available in desktop search results.
The new features are expected to roll out in the “coming weeks.”
Both changes underscore the search giant’s priorities as it goes all-in on mobile.
“TrueView discovery ads are such a powerful format because they deliver high engagement when viewers click on your video, that’s a strong signal that they’re interested in your brand,” Nicky Rettke, group product manager at YouTube, said in a blog post. “It’s why on average, users view one additional video from your brand within 24 hours of watching your TrueView discovery ad.”
The move also comes nearly a week after the company announced two new features for its TrueView video ads: a companion banner in carousel format that lets consumers scroll through products while watching videos, and a showcase for products that appear in whatever videos people are watching.
via Adage
- Published in Social Media Video, Video Advertising, Video Marketing, YouTube
Video Ad Spending on Social Platforms Rising Fast
Ever since Facebook began selling autoplay video advertising in 2014, the other major social properties—Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat—have become equally aggressive at courting video marketers. As a result, social video spending is growing quickly, as explored in a new eMarketer report, “Video Ads in Social Media: With a Full Slate of Ad Products, the Social Properties Take Aim at TV.”
In a February 2016 survey from RBC Capital Markets and Advertising Age, 12% of US marketers had already purchased autoplay video ads on Facebook and an additional 57% were likely to in the next six months. Only 7% said they definitely would not buy Facebook autoplay ads.
In a study of its clients’ advertising activity on Facebook in North America, ad automation software company Nanigans found that spending on mobile video ads increased 26% between Q4 2015 and Q1 2016. For gaming advertisers in particular, 35% of mobile ad spend in Q1 2016 went to video. Video’s share of gaming companies’ mobile ad spend grew 122% between Q1 2015 and Q1 2016.
via eMarketer
- Published in Facebook, Instagram-ads, Pinterest, Social Media Video, Twitter, Video Advertising, YouTube
YouTube Launches 6-Second “Bumper” Video Ads
YouTube has added a short-form video ad option to its lineup. Called Bumper ads, the six-second videos are available through AdWords and sold on a CPM basis.
Google is presenting Bumper ads as an add-on to traditional TrueView or Google Preferred campaigns. The short snippets are meant to complement the broader messaging and help extend the reach of a campaign.
Atlantic Records was among the pilot testers that combined Bumper ads with a TrueView campaign to promote an album launch. The company used Bumper ads to spotlight individual guest performers featured on the album, while the longer TrueView ads featured more about the album and the band. “When used in conjunction, TrueView plus Bumpers really work more effectively than either format on its own,” Fiona Byers, senior marketing manager of Atlantic Records/Warner Music Group told Google.
Audi tested Bumpers as a way to serialize its TrueView video ads, cutting up the longer format into six-second snippets.
The short ads will appear before videos and won’t be skippable.
Google says Bumper ads will be available in May for advertisers with access to account managers.
via MarketingLand
- Published in Video Advertising, Video Marketing, YouTube
71% Of Marketers To Run Video Ads On Social Media This Year
70.8% of marketers are planning on running video ads on social media over the next 12 months, according to research by cloud-based video creation service Animoto, as reported by eMarketer.
Of the marketers planning to run video ads on social, the majority plan to do so on Facebook (65.8%), followed by YouTube (42.3%), Instagram (27.4%), Twitter (21.6%) and LinkedIn (10.3%).
The study highlights the emergence of video for Facebook. Previous research from December 2015 by market research firm Advertiser Perceptions showed marketers favoring YouTube for video ads (72%) compared to
Facebook (46%).
Video is becoming an increasingly important medium on mobile and social.
Social media platforms are going all in on video. Facebook updated its news feed algorithm to emphasize video, while both Facebook and Twitter have been vigorously promoting new live video streaming features on their platforms.
Video is also one of the most popular content types for mobile users, while consumers are watching digital ads on mobile at a fast-growing clip. Facebook received a whopping 84% of its ad revenue from mobile during the last quarter, and Google announced earlier this year that it is now serving more search queries on mobile than on desktop.
Facebook VP Nicola Mendelsohn predicted that the social media platform “will be definitely mobile” and “probably all video” in five years.
Marketers need to understand where their target audiences can be found, but if they’re on social and/or mobile, it’s a good bet that video messaging is an effective way to reach them.
via MarketingDive
- Published in Automotive Marketing, Facebook, Instagram-ads, Pinterest, Social Media Video, Twitter, Video Advertising, Video Marketing, YouTube
Social Media Video – Hot in 2016 🔥
Social Media Video – Hot In 2016 🔥
Social Media Video = Social Media + Online Video Marketing & Advertising. It’s popularity has been increasing incredible amounts over the past years on platforms way beyond the king of video, YouTube.
While YouTube probably pops into your mind when you think of online video, it’s definitely not the only platform embracing the massive potential for digital video content. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram have all pushed into the online video world over the past year… all in the race to grab more advertiser dollars, given the immense power social video has.
Digital video ad spend is growing at a rapid pace. According to a report from eMarketer,” 2015 State of Video,” total ad spend allocated for digital & social media has nearly doubled in the past year. 68% of marketers also plan to
increase their digital & social media video budgets in 2016.
2015 really has been a landmark year for digital & social media video. It tied with social media use overall in 2014 when it comes to average time spent/day engaging with different digital activities. In 2015, digital video finally pulled ahead.
So, what kind of devices are we watching digital & social media video on? More and more, we are using our tablets and smartphones. Tablet use has had the greatest annual growth from 2011 to 2015 @ 120%. And we’re not just watching on the go. We’re also tuning into content on our connected TVs, otherwise known as smart TVs, with an increased usage rate of 23%. The content world has been pushing in a mobile-first direction, and social media video is no different.
2016 offers businesses and brands of all sizes an opportunity to experiment with social media video marketing & advertising that’s custom-made for platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram & Twitter vs trying to re-run TV spots on social platforms.
As the speed of digital marketing & advertising continues to pick up speed… it’s better to start now vs being left behind.
- Published in Facebook, Instagram-ads, Social Media Video, Twitter, Video, Video Marketing, YouTube
Social Video – Big For Brands In 2016 💥
Social Video = Massive Marketing & Advertising Opportunity
First of all, let’s clarify what “Social Video” is.
Social Video = Social Media + Online Video Marketing & Advertising.
Essentially, creating video content that is designed for social media platforms such as:
Your Social videos need to be designed specifically for social networks. This is because social video appears in different ways on different social networks, and each network has a unique audience with different behaviours.
Many people confuse social video with viral videos, but there’s a massive difference. Social media videos may not get millions of views and can still be deemed a big success. For example: if your company sells something very niche, the story of how your business can help could be a big success with only 2000 views, if those views are by your exact target audience and/or generate leads.
Social video also is extremely unique in its ability to convey a powerful message to viewers, in a way that static forms of marketing & advertising can’t. Social media networks also favour online video in their algorithms, knowing this rich form of content is more appreciated by it’s users.
Businesses that don’t invest in social video very soon really do risk being left behind. In a recent survey by the Content Marketing Institute, over 73% of marketers reported using online video as a marketing tactic. 69% of businesses are already creating videos specifically for social media. In that same survey, almost 70% of businesses say their budgets for social online videos are increasing. It’s clear that companies are beginning to recognize the power of these videos. If you’re not investing in social video yet, your competitors probably are.
Some of the ways social video can drive results is via:
– increasing brand awareness
– generating leads
– increasing online sales (conversions)
– customer service/support, etc…
The ROI of social videos will depend on which way you choose to use it. Every business will have differing targets & goals when it comes to the use of social video. If your social media videos are being used for lead generation, leads generated through the video should be tracked. If social video is being used to sell a product via your website, sales & conversions should be tracked. If you’re looking for results beyond brand awareness, the key is to set specific goals and track the success of your social videos using widely available analytics. It’s only through tracking that you will learn what connects with your audience and what doesn’t, allowing you to refine your video strategy as you continue creating social videos in the future.
- Published in Facebook, Social Media Video, Twitter, Video, Video Advertising, Video Marketing, Video Production, YouTube
Best Bang For Your Buck: Facebook or YouTube Video?
Like many major marketers, Reebok wondered where its digital video ad dollars might be better spent—Facebook or YouTube video —and it partnered with Pixability to find out. The company tested its campaign by Venables Bell & Partners, featuring NFL player J.J. Watt endorsing the ZPump Fusion sneaker.
The results showed combining YouTube and Facebook buys is the most effective method for marketers.
YouTube had a higher video view rate (23.6% of people who scrolled past the video viewed it versus Facebook’s 5.4%) and video completion rate (20.4 percent versus Facebook’s 4.5 percent) as well as a lower cost per view. But Facebook had higher engagement.
“You want to meet the needs of the consumer. It depends on the time, where they’re going to be able to watch it, when they watch it,” said Jessica Ruscito, Reebok’s director of U.S. media and digital branding. “You want to make sure any time that a consumer wants to engage with your brand, you’ve got the content to deliver upon that need.” Pixability and Reebok noted it’s hard to make a direct comparison between the two platforms since Facebook’s “interactive elements” (Likes and Shares) are “simpler, easier to understand and take up more screen real estate.”
via adweek.com
- Published in Facebook, Video, Video Advertising, YouTube
Facebook Hits 8B Video Views Per Day
Facebook Hits 8 Billion Video Views/Day, Challenges YouTube
Did you know?
- More than 1 billion people use Facebook every single day
- 1.39 billion people now use Facebook on mobile devices, including more than 1 billion on Android
- There are 8 billion daily video views on Facebook
- More than 500 million people watch videos on the site daily
- In September 2015, over 1.5M small businesses posted video to Facebook, including native uploads and video ads.
Zuckerberg wanted to make it clear that Facebook is focused on investors, who are focused on advertisers, who are focused on reach – particularly mobile reach. It’s clear that he wants video advertisers to use “views” as a standard metric, even though comparing YouTube views and Facebook video views is like comparing apples to oranges.
Zuckerberg also stated that new video tools for Facebook pages are live, and that the site has been testing a dedicated video section. He confirmed that:
“Over the next few years, video is going to be some of the most engaging content online. And by continuing to innovate here, we have a chance to build the best place to watch and share videos”.
Yep, he just declared war on YouTube, which allows over a billion people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. The big difference between the two is YouTube focus on helping people discover videos – and YouTube’s Content ID program, which ensures that what gets discovered are “originally-created videos.” Facebook is focused on watching and sharing videos.
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s COO, shared a couple of more nuggets of news. She stated that revenue from mobile ads was up 73% year on year to $3.4 billion and grew 73% year-over-year. That means that mobile accounts for around 78% of Facebook’s total revenue from advertising. So, Facebook is focused on mobile.
“The average American adult spends 25% of their media time on mobile, and Facebook and Instagram together continue to account for over 1 in 5 minutes on mobile in the US”.
Mobile, mobile, and mobile. Get it? Got it? Good. Sandberg stated that Facebook was a good fit for marketers as it has “the best performing mobile ad products, and video is making them even better”. She believes that Facebook video gives the marketer a chance to reach a mass audience, with great cross device targeting and measurement”. “Our third priority is making our ads more relevant and effective. Carousel ads show multiple images, and now videos, and drive 30% to 50% lower cost per conversion than single-image link ads”.
Video marketers are indeed faced with a two-party system. According to eMarketer, global mobile ad spending is expected to be $72.1 billion this year, and Google’s share of this market is projected to be 33.7%, while Facebook’s share is forecast to be 17.4%. And, according to comScore, the Top 6 – and 8 of the Top 9 – apps in the U.S. are owned by Facebook or Google.
Today, some casual observers may mistakenly believe that it doesn’t matter whether you choose YouTube or Facebook video. But, there’s a big difference between YouTube’s and Facebook’s world view of video marketing and video advertising.
Facebook is primarily focused on advertisers. Facebook is focused on views – and says a “view” is reached at the three-second mark whether or not the viewer has even turned on the sound. In contrast, YouTube has a more balanced concern for partners as well as advertisers. YouTube also has a more balanced concern for giving viewers choice over which ads they watch and connecting brands with a more engaged audience. In fact, with TrueView ads, you don’t pay for random impressions or maybe-they-saw-its. The viewer has to choose to watch your video or there’s no charge. YouTube not only urges advertisers to go beyond impressions and clicks, it also offers Google’s Brand Lift solution to help them measure brand awareness, ad recall, and brand interest.
Finally, if you’re looking for a recent example of the impact of video ads, check out this one: P&G’s Gillette generated buzz for its latest razor, Gillette BODY, by targeting a rapidly expanding audience of body-grooming men. With a digital-first strategy anchored by YouTube TrueView ads, Gillette reached millennial males with their “100 Years of Hair” video ad.
The results: over 84% of the 13.5 million total viewers finished most of the video, there was a 211% lift in searches for the Gillette brand, and the video ad generated over 500,000 clicks to buy.
- Published in Facebook, Video Advertising, YouTube
Want TV-Level Ad Reach? Facebook & YouTube Video
The shift of ad dollars from TV to online video has been largely impeded by one factor: reach. Until now.
The coupling of YouTube’s intent-driven user behavior with Facebook’s “Super Bowl-sized” daily reach presents the largest threat to TV to date. The online video narrative has been fueled by the pitting of YouTube and Facebook against one another. Sure, drama makes for better ratings, but rather than succumb to this supposed conflict, we executed systematic A/B tests of identical creative and targeting on both platforms to set the story straight and provide deep insights into the respective strengths of video advertising on YouTube and Facebook.
The results prove that the two platforms serve different but very complementary roles. The combination of video advertising on both YouTube and Facebook is the key to dismantling TV’s media spend dominance.
YouTube’s TrueView ads on average deliver a much higher view rate and video completion rate (up to four times higher) than Facebook. The ability to target contextually for ad placements (e.g., by channel or video) has a measurable impact on video completion rates and audience retention—we’ve seen 1.5 times higher view rates when using placement targets (targeting specific channels) compared to standard affinity targets. YouTube also offers a lower cost per view in an apples-to-apples comparison of TrueView-style :30 plus (or whole ad) views. Sure, Facebook’s advertised :03 views are cheap, but most advertisers are rightfully skeptical about the impact of such a short exposure.
Facebook video ads, on the other hand, drive clicks and higher clickthrough rates than YouTube, and overall they lead to higher user engagement rates in simple interactions (likes, shares), given the social nature of the platform. While TrueView offers several interactive elements like info cards and companion banners, Facebook’s interactive elements are simpler and easier to understand, and take up significantly more screen real estate, making it easier for users to interact.
Google and Facebook offer near-perfect cross-device user data (and targeting capabilities), which is essential as mobile video viewing keeps growing. As marketers segment budget across platforms and devices, the cost efficiencies of each platform are important to understand. On Facebook, mobile ads tend to be cheaper than desktop (75 percent the cost in our tests). On YouTube, mobile ads are more expensive than desktop (130 percent the cost). Cost per view on mobile is comparable between Facebook and YouTube, and for clickthrough rate-driven campaigns, 30-second assets on mobile perform best across both platforms.
The reach of Facebook plus the long watch times driven by intent on YouTube equals better engagement and campaign performance when both platforms are used in combination. It’s an equation that will prove to even the most TV-loyal advertisers that they’re resisting budget allocation to a supremely effective medium.
Cross-platform online video campaigns—with the reach of TV and the engagement of digital—are the future of brand advertising.
- Published in Facebook, Video, Video Advertising, YouTube
YouTube Stats: MASSIVE ↑ IN WATCH-TIME, MOBILE TRAFFIC & ADVERTISING SPENDS
YOUTUBE STATS: MUST-KNOW FOR MARKETERS
Google recently announced it’s Q2 2015 results, and the report should convince any smart marketer that YouTube has a massive place in the now, and the future of online video consumption.
Here are some of the key highlights critical for businesses to understand:
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YouTube Watch Time has increased by 60% year-over-year
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The average YouTube session on mobile is now 40 minutes
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.. which is the fastest growth rate in viewing time in 2 years
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YouTube’s top advertising partners increased their ad spend by 60%
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On mobile, YouTube attracted more viewers aged 18-49 than any cable network
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Google confirms YouTube has more than 1 billion active users
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Viewers who entered YouTube via its homepage tripled compared to 2014
*ReelSEO
Paying attention? Great. Online video is here to stay – there is no question. As a smart business owner, it only makes sense that you would put your brand exactly where your target market’s eyeballs are… and many of them are obviously glued to YouTube these days.
BizBOXTV Video Advertising clients have found success with both YouTube Video Ads & Facebook Video Advertising platforms, depending on their unique marketing & advertising goals… with unparalleled success when it comes to exposure, increased brand awareness and of course, sales.
- Published in Video, Video Advertising, YouTube