{"id":6940,"date":"2014-03-24T15:05:16","date_gmt":"2014-03-24T15:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.123print.com\/blog\/?p=6940"},"modified":"2015-07-17T20:40:39","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T20:40:39","slug":"4-video-apps-sites-and-services-to-showcase-your-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/4-video-apps-sites-and-services-to-showcase-your-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Video Apps, Sites and Services to Showcase Your Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"4You may have heard of one or all of the following video apps and services, but may not know how to use them to showcase your brand. Consumers love video communications because it\u2019s fun, personable and offers more information than just a photo. Here\u2019s an overview of what four top video apps, sites and services are, and what they are best used for in regards to your business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 What is Vine?<\/span>
\nVine<\/a> is a video app owned by Twitter that allows its users to post short, looping video clips. You can also take a few short videos and it will loop them together. It\u2019s a conversation starter, and a party favorite. How is it best used for your business? Sprout Social<\/a> recommends using Vine for product demos and teasers, contests and advertising on Twitter. It\u2019s a really <\/i>short video and can help build hype and give a \u2018sneak peek\u2019 at something new that you are offering. Where contests and your brand are concerned, you can create a fun theme and ask customers to submit Vine videos \u2014 the most creative wins!\u00a0 Plus, you can use Vine for advertising on Twitter.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0 What is YouTube?<\/span>
\nMost likely, you know what YouTube<\/a> is \u2014 it\u2019s Google\u2019s mega video app and site that ranks within the top social media platforms, right up there with Twitter and Facebook. It allows you to upload and share videos. According to Gigaom.com, which features 34 helpful ways you can use YouTube<\/a>, a few ways you can use it for your brand include posting customer video testimonials<\/a> to add to your credibility; putting together a creative video to explain your product<\/a> or service and conducting an interview<\/a> with an expert. There are endless possibilities of content that you can post for your business. Big tip: Keep it relevant and also informative. Don\u2019t just post to post \u2014 give people something that they can learn and\/or enjoy. YouTube also connects seamlessly to your other social media sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Plus, making sharing your videos across all of your platforms a breeze.<\/p>\n