Dan Safkow's Marketing Mindhshare: Internet Marketing Tips & Tools » Productivity Video http://www.marketingmindshare.com Marketing Mindshare: Internet Marketing Tips & Tools from Dan Safkow - Strategy, Web 2.0, Social Media, Teleseminars and More. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:03:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Online Video Marketing: “How Long?” http://www.marketingmindshare.com/productivity-video/online-video-marketing-how-long/ http://www.marketingmindshare.com/productivity-video/online-video-marketing-how-long/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:03:20 +0000 Dan http://www.marketingmindshare.com/?p=369

http://ProductiveToday.com This week we added 8 “content collaborators” to the FB Page. Two of the them asked me, “How long should my videos be?”. Good question … my answer is this week’s tip.

As a video watcher or producer, what I do you think the ideal length is for online video? ~ Dan Safkow

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http://FlipVideoSecrets.com In this, the final of my 3 part series with online video expert Dave Kaminski, Dave shares his strategy for video distribution.

With Dave’s help, we’ve now addressed the 3 obstacles that are most likely preventing you from launching a video marketing campaign. (All 3 delayed my entry into video marketing!)

So… are you ready to say yes to video marketing, or is there something that’s still holding you back? Please comment and share. http://ProductiveToday.com

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Dave Kaminski, my video marketing “mentor” (via http://FlipVideoSecrets.com/), joins me again to share his 3 best practices for making compelling web videos with Flip-style digital video cameras.

What’s your single greatest obstacle to making web video? Maybe we can help you overcome it. Please comment and share. http://ProductiveToday.com

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Are you intimated by appearing on video, or by the technology? Please comment and share your thoughts about creating your first video.

Honestly, video marketing can be challenge! In today’s episode I share my #1 frustration (lighting) and provide a solution for avoiding the mistakes I’ve made. Also, Dave Kaminski (my guest expert) shares his best practice for overcoming “video intimidation”.

I recently completed Dave’s new training program and sincerely recommend it (as an affiliate via http://www.FlipVideoSecrets.com/) for anyone who is considering video marketing with a Flip-style camera.

~ Dan Safkow

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A couple of years ago I began lending money to “working poor” entrepreneurs through Kiva.org. I used the Kiva “micro lending” platform as a tool to teach my son Jaxon about charity, geography and entrepreneurism, by letting him pick the individuals we help.

Recently I had an idea on taking the “lesson” to the next level by promoting Kiva with others via social media (his first lesson in “viral marketing”!). So far Jaxon’s video has been view 1,000 times on YouTube and other video sharing sites. Enjoy …

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