Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Search Engine Optimization
Companies in Boston are constantly searching for the best way to advertise their products and services through internet marketing. There is a Boston search engine optimization firm who has been facilitating and building companies internet exposure for a decade now. They target to build client advancement through better technologies to create the ultimate internet marketing campaign.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Amish heater infomercial
There is new product being marketed via DRTV. It is the Amish heater. It is a space heater shaped to look like a fire place and gives the appearance of burning wood. The infomercial claims that the space heater will save you money on your heating bill. Typical space heaters are very difficult to keep considering their high costs to run efficiently.
Traditional space heaters can run for $100 dollars or less, so how is the Amish space heater, that is upwards of $250 a better deal? The infomercial claims it is more efficient and better quality, which may be the case, but some believe its appearance to be the real reason to purchase. It comes in light and dark wood finishes, is able to roll from room to room and gives off an open fireplace look and feel. This is a new product being advertised and it will be interesting to watch its successes over the next few months.
Traditional space heaters can run for $100 dollars or less, so how is the Amish space heater, that is upwards of $250 a better deal? The infomercial claims it is more efficient and better quality, which may be the case, but some believe its appearance to be the real reason to purchase. It comes in light and dark wood finishes, is able to roll from room to room and gives off an open fireplace look and feel. This is a new product being advertised and it will be interesting to watch its successes over the next few months.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Direct Response Television and the 2009 Superbowl
The presence of Direct Response Television this year in the 2009 Superbowl was noted. The cost of a commercial during the Superbowl has been said to cost nearly 3 million dollars for a 30 second spot. Since there are such high costs and the viewers tune in for not just the game but to also see funny new commercials, there is emence pressure to make them worth while.
This year Cash 4 Gold bought time during the Superbowl. It was a commercial that featured Ed McMahon and MC Hammer. They both talked about how they were selling their gold toilets, or gold chains and told the audience how easy it was to sell gold for cash. This was a humorous way to poke fun at the fact these two stars can make a joke of their financial troubles. Because they famous characters in our culture, people found this to be a vulnerable and fun way to promote Cash 4 Gold.
This year Cash 4 Gold bought time during the Superbowl. It was a commercial that featured Ed McMahon and MC Hammer. They both talked about how they were selling their gold toilets, or gold chains and told the audience how easy it was to sell gold for cash. This was a humorous way to poke fun at the fact these two stars can make a joke of their financial troubles. Because they famous characters in our culture, people found this to be a vulnerable and fun way to promote Cash 4 Gold.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Infomercial Production
When producing your infomercial, make sure to pay close attention to the following aspects of the project:
* Make the characters believable and relative to your audience.
* Give clear and understandable explanation or demonstration of the product.
* Keep contact info present for a long enough time for your viewer to take down the information.
* Make the characters believable and relative to your audience.
* Give clear and understandable explanation or demonstration of the product.
* Keep contact info present for a long enough time for your viewer to take down the information.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Why is web design important to infomercial production ?
A savvy infomercial production and drtv media buying company fully understands the importance of having a website / landing page be a part of the drtv campaign.
Boston based internet marketing and boston web design firm has been working on drtv campaigns for over 6 years and has seen a huge shift in strategy. Test campaigns usually consisted of a phone number and marketers used phone calls to determine if a campaign would be successfull or not.
Those days are long gone, it is essential to have a mix of tv, internet, radio, telemarketing, text messaging, satellite radio. Many campaigns could function fully on a internet only basis as the end user/ customer may be a part of target demographic that only relates to the web. Here is a great blog that talks about how the internet and infomercials work together. However, its best to work with a drtv media buyer and speak with an expert media planner before you start you drtv campaign.
Boston based internet marketing and boston web design firm has been working on drtv campaigns for over 6 years and has seen a huge shift in strategy. Test campaigns usually consisted of a phone number and marketers used phone calls to determine if a campaign would be successfull or not.
Those days are long gone, it is essential to have a mix of tv, internet, radio, telemarketing, text messaging, satellite radio. Many campaigns could function fully on a internet only basis as the end user/ customer may be a part of target demographic that only relates to the web. Here is a great blog that talks about how the internet and infomercials work together. However, its best to work with a drtv media buyer and speak with an expert media planner before you start you drtv campaign.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Emotional DRTV Ads
There are a number of ways a DRTV ad can connect to a persons emotions. Many infomercials strike the viewer emotionally with demonstrations of how their product can simplify the their lives. Infomercials often give testimonials of how a product can save you time. Whether its a new cleaning product or a great kitchen gadget, people welcome the feeling of convince in their lives.
Some DRTV ads will connect to viewers on a more intimate level. The ASPCA has a DRTV advertisement where singer Sarah McLachlan is featured explaining the need for animal adoption. To most, the idea of these poor animals being without homes is tough; even for the resilient. It is memorable and because of the emotions attached.
Some other infomercials use forms of emotion to be memorable in different ways. There are a few that air regularly with loud, obnoxious hosts who yell or bark about the product features. This creates a form of annoyance to the viewer. Although the viewer may be annoyed or amused by this sell, it is nonetheless memorable.
Some DRTV ads will connect to viewers on a more intimate level. The ASPCA has a DRTV advertisement where singer Sarah McLachlan is featured explaining the need for animal adoption. To most, the idea of these poor animals being without homes is tough; even for the resilient. It is memorable and because of the emotions attached.
Some other infomercials use forms of emotion to be memorable in different ways. There are a few that air regularly with loud, obnoxious hosts who yell or bark about the product features. This creates a form of annoyance to the viewer. Although the viewer may be annoyed or amused by this sell, it is nonetheless memorable.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Infomercials Brand Awareness
Infomercials can generate more than just profits for a product. Whether short form or long form, infomercials are longer in length than traditional style advertisements and allow more time for the viewer to make a connection. In more common infomercials there are characters or hosts that leave a lasting impression on the viewer and giving the product more to be remembered by. Often times products that were initially offered through infomercials get moved to retail stores. In this case, the product is already a familiar item to most people who had seen the infomercial. In addition to the conventional forms of advertising, DRTV has caught on as a popular medium for a marketing campaign.
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