Assuming your dealership has a video marketing strategy in place and that you’re getting good results, you may be ready to take your video marketing to another level.
To quickly review, the fundamental basic blocks of a video marketing strategy include:
Now that we have reviewed the core elements to a successful video marketing strategy, let’s take a look at kicking it up a notch.
Here are some additional elements to add to your strategy designed to even further increase your engagement, conversions and leads.
Empower Your Customers with Information
Today’s consumers want to be in control of the purchase process. Videos can have a significant impact in that process, with up to 90 percent of people claiming that video plays a role in their purchasing decisions, according to one report.
Although customers want to be in control, they still need information and a trusted resource to guide their decision. Why not become that trusted resource?
When it comes to car shopping, most dealers don’t have a lot of information on their website to help prospective buyers in their research and decision-making process. Why leave that up to the OEMs and third-party sites?
Part of this process involves deciding where to buy. Customers want to buy from a dealership they trust. One of the best ways to gain that trust is to provide the car shopper with information in a transparent way.
If you don’t already have a video showroom on your website, it’s time to add one. Then, create and add the following types of videos:
These videos should focus on educating the shopper. Their purpose is to gain customer trust, so the videos should be focused on your customers’ needs and your dealership’s expertise.
Virtual Reality Video
Virtual Reality (VR) is already mainstream. The good news for dealers is that creating VR videos doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment or time. You can create VR videos in approximately the same amount of time as you can a regular video.
VR videos are highly engaging and will differentiate your brand, at least until the rest of the Jones’s on the block catch up. If you want a captive audience, start by creating and posting a few model review videos on your website in VR first as these will be more relevant longer then an inventory specific video. To get even more engagement you can then distribute them through email and your social media channels.
Watching a VR video is a completely different experience than watching a regular video; if you haven’t tried it yet, you should! The experience is completely immersive, memorable and emotional.
You don’t have to start doing VR videos for every piece of inventory. Focus on creating a VR video for your new models and make them both educational and fun, if possible. As the customer is sitting in the front seat, guide them through what they’re seeing, touching and feeling.
Consumers can experience VR videos if they own a smartphone and a pair of VR goggles or headsets. All that's required is downloading an app that can play virtual reality videos.
Live Streaming Video
Today’s consumer demands instant information and transparency during the car-buying process, and live-streaming video calls are a great way to establish a connection, build trust and provide information in an immediate and transparent manner.
Live streaming is another technology that you may want to consider incorporating into your sales process. Allow your shoppers to connect in real-time with your team. It’s not just Millennials that want their information now…Boomers do too!
Are you ready to take your video marketing game to the next level? Try these three video strategies designed to engage customers and increase conversions and leads.
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