57% of donors researching non-profits made a gift after watching an online video according to a recent study by Millward Brown and Google. The power of video and social media in marketing, admission, and advancement is clear - yet too often these tools are not used because they are viewed as too expensive or too complicated for a small to medium sized school.
This workshop will demystify video and social media marketing for school communications. Topics will include data and industry trends, practical advice and hands-on training to help you create high quality video in house, and a social media marketing plan that will help you get started immediately after the program.
14. âWhen examining deeply held beliefs,
complicated decisions, or emotionally
charged issues we tend to favor information
that conďŹrms our existing position.â
Scott Plous 1993
15. Using ConďŹrmation Bias
⢠Show up ďŹrst
⢠Make your case by showing rather than by telling
⢠Position yourself as an authority through ofďŹcial, unofďŹcial, internal
and external channels
⢠Create sense of âeveryoneâ
17. Goals for the Day
⢠Why video & social media?
⢠Industry trends
⢠Theory
⢠Hands-on
⢠Next steps
18. Goals for the Day
⢠Why video & social media?
⢠Industry trends
⢠Theory
⢠Hands-on
⢠Next steps
19. Video is what afďŹuent people do online
⢠Americans watched 52.4 billion videos
⢠YouTube accounts for 18.96% of all internet trafďŹc
⢠84% of college graduates watch online video
⢠87% of online adults with household incomes greater than $75,000
watch and create video
*ComScore, Hollywood Reporter, Pew Research Center
20. Video is what afďŹuent people do online
⢠Americans watched 52.4 billion videos
⢠YouTube accounts for 18.96% of all internet trafďŹc
⢠84% of college graduates watch online video
⢠87% of online adults with household incomes greater than $75,000
watch and create video
*ComScore, Hollywood Reporter, Pew Research Center
(last December alone)
21. Video is what afďŹuent people do online
⢠Americans watched 52.4 billion videos
⢠YouTube accounts for 18.96% of all internet trafďŹc
⢠84% of college graduates watch online video
⢠87% of online adults with household incomes greater than $75,000
watch and create video
*ComScore, Hollywood Reporter, Pew Research Center
(last December alone)
(second only to NetďŹix)
22. The power of âwhyâ inspires action
⢠People donât buy what you do, they buy why you do it
⢠57% of donors researching non-proďŹts made a gift after watching an
online video that demonstrated the impact of that gift
⢠Video converts eyeballs into action at a high rate
⢠Video voicemail: 8x open rate
*Simon Sinek, Milward Brown, Google, VMO, Wistia
23. Video has great value
⢠Video keeps selling
⢠Production & distribution costs are low
⢠Viral Videos vs. Viral Essays
⢠Element of distinction
24. Goals for the Day
⢠Why video & social media?
⢠Industry trends
⢠Theory
⢠Hands-on
⢠Next steps
25. Goals for the Day
⢠Why video & social media?
⢠Industry trends
⢠Theory
⢠Hands-on
⢠Next steps
27. Budget Pro Video Kit
⢠Canon T3i
⢠50mm lens
⢠Tripod
⢠Lavalier Mic
⢠Zoom Audio
⢠Lights
28. Production Value
⢠Depth of ďŹeld
⢠A-Roll & B-Roll
⢠Movement
⢠Audio
⢠Music
⢠(Lens Flares, Light Leaks, Letterbox)
29. Production Value
⢠Depth of ďŹeld
⢠A-Roll & B-Roll
⢠Movement
⢠Audio
⢠Music
⢠(Lens Flares, Light Leaks, Letterbox)
30. Production Value
⢠Depth of ďŹeld
⢠A-Roll & B-Roll
⢠Movement
⢠Audio
⢠Music
⢠(Lens Flares, Light Leaks, Letterbox)
31. Production Value
⢠Depth of ďŹeld
⢠A-Roll & B-Roll
⢠Movement
⢠Audio
⢠Music
⢠(Lens Flares, Light Leaks, Letterbox)
32. Storyboard: Your video recipe
⢠Start With Why
⢠Student / Teacher Testimonial
⢠Thank You For Your Support
⢠Tutorial
⢠Welcome Aboard
33. Testimonial
Time We See We Hear
0:00-0:10
(Hook)
Relevant location (outside)
Relevant location (inside, wide)
Relevant materials (close)
Music, then subject talking about why
they got involved in activity
0:10-0:20
Subject doing activity (medium)
Relevant materials (close)
Subject talking to camera (title card)
Subject talking about why they love
activity
0:20-0:40
(Hold)
Subject doing activity with others (wide)
Subject doing activity (close on interaction)
Subject talking about how teacher /
coach / peer has made activity special
0:40-0:55
(Payoff)
Subject smiling, successful, surrounded by peers Subject gives speciďŹc advice to others
0:55-1:00
(Call to Action)
Relevant materials (close)
Text: âFind out More at www.school.org/programâ
Music, background room sounds
34. Goals for the Day
⢠Why video & social media?
⢠Industry trends
⢠Theory
⢠Hands-on
⢠Next steps
35. Goals for the Day
⢠Why video & social media?
⢠Industry trends
⢠Theory
⢠Hands-on
⢠Next steps
55. Social Media Marketing Plan
⢠Stage 1: Absent / Present / Listening
⢠Stage 2: Build Networks / Establish Norms
⢠Stage 3: Offer Value / Ask for Reciprocity
56. Stage 1: Absent / Present / Listening
⢠Set up shared email address such as communications@school.org
⢠Create ofďŹcial accounts at Big Four: Facebook Page, Twitter, Linkedin
Company, Pinterest, (Google+)
⢠Use consistent brand logos and naming
⢠Write draft social media guidelines
⢠If necessary do some repair work
⢠Listen
57. Stage 2: Build Networks / Establish Norms
⢠Tell people about your networks
⢠What do we do ifâŚ
⢠What kinds of content create engagement?
⢠Photos, videos, #hashtags, questions, theme days, recipes, how-toâs,
links, news stories, scores, favorite people, funny stories, insider
peeks, tips & tricks, music videos, one question - many answers,
fashion, traditions, school meetings, meals, community meetings,
athletic events, arts events, classes, between classes, travel programs
58. Stage 3: Offer Value / Reciprocity
⢠Regular content
⢠Dependable format
⢠Celebrate your super-fans
⢠Be the middle-person
⢠Like, share, comment, ďŹnd out more, register, call, sign up, ask a
question, request more information, give us your email, contribute,
work together, ďŹnd each other, self-organize
60. Next Steps
⢠ReďŹect on capacity, strengths, easy wins
⢠First video
⢠Social media marketing plan (Big 4)
61. ⢠Party isnât where
you expect
⢠Everyone is equal
⢠Humans speak
with a voice
⢠Give before you
receive
⢠Itâs not about you
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