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1 Creating Videos for the Web February 19, 2013 Presenter:Facilitators: Logan Goulett Manager, Member Communications Mary McNamara Assistant VP, Membership & Communications Heather Gwaltney This Webinar will begin at 3:30 p.m. EST.

2 Webinar Tips To hear the presenter, you will need to phone in (toll free): Dial: 1-866-439-4480 PIN Code: 893 007 32 # Your phone will muted upon entry so we don’t hear background noise from your office. To mute/unmute your phone, press *1 Please type your Questions and Comments into the Chat room at any time during the webinar. At the end of the webinar, we will have an opportunity to ask questions over the phone lines.

3 Videos & Handouts Please check your email, or the webinar Chat Room for a list of links to: Video examples discussed in this webinar Presenter’s slides and other handouts

4 Tell Us… 1.Your name, program, city and state 2.What is your biggest challenge in creating videos? Please type your responses in the webinar “Chat” box… Make sure “Send to” says “All Participants” Then click “Send” Introduce Yourself

5 Introduction  Heather Gwaltney  Over 15 years experience in marketing- communications and video industry  Taught at George Mason University  Undergrad Psych/Business; Grad OD  Consulting focus is on human rights and environmental issues 5

6 Who participated in the web video session at the annual conference? 6 If YES: Click the Green Check If NO: Click the Red X (buttons are located on the right side of your screen)

7 Click the Green Check if… You have ever used a MOWAA PSA or other video clip? 7

8 Click the Green Check if… You have done your own video work? 8

9 Focus for today 1.How to use video to achieve outreach and fundraising objectives 2.How to utilize existing MOW resources 3.Steps needed to create a web video 4.How to best distribute your videos and reach your audience(s) 9

10 Defining web video A short movie less than 10 minutes long that is distributed through an online channel and which supports higher level campaign objectives 10

11 Types of web video 1.PSAs 2.Educational 3.Personal stories 4.Call-to-action 5.Promotional 11

12 Video objectives 1.Increase awareness 2.Drive traffic to your website 3.Build a following 4.Generate revenue 5.Incite people to act 12

13 Video distribution channels 1.Facebook and Twitter 2.Blogs 3.Electronic newsletters 4.Email 5.YouTube vs. Vimeo 6.DVD 13

14 How to achieve your objectives 1.Define your objective up front 2.Apply baseline metrics and tracking mechanisms 3.Focus your message on key service or main point 4.Identify why your audience would care and their behaviors 5.Make your message personal and SIMPLE 6.Offer an incentive 7.Match your message, channel and distribution to your audience 8.Measure and celebrate success! 14

15 Poll: Strengths and Weaknesses 1. Which items have you had the MOST success with? a.Defining your objectives b.Defining a strategy to achieve the objectives c.Understanding your audience’s demographics and preferences d.Understanding your audience’s communication practices e.Identifying your key message(s) 15 2. Which items are the most challenging for you? a.Identifying your call-to-action b.Knowing when to “do it yourself” vs. Using outside resources c.Defining what resources are needed to create a video d.Taking advantage of existing resources (e.g., MOWAA media, volunteer staff, and/or in-kind donations) e.Defining success

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29 Going inside 1 st : MOWAA resources 1.Video and radio PSA 2.Photos 3.Logos 4.Campaign Q&A and language 5.Social Media Tips & Tricks 6.Media Outreach Guide 29

30 Defining the MOW audience 1.Clients 2.Individuals (not clients) 3.Private sector 4.Local businesses 5.United Way 6.Any others? 30

31 MOW distribution channels 1.Direct mail campaigns 2.Special events 3.Where else? 31

32 Going outside: tips for success 1.People needed 2.Equipment and software needed 3.Budget needed 4.Process from concept to distribution 5.Marketing and integration with other media 6.Distribute! Distribute! Distribute! 7.Track usage and success 32

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34 Next steps and contact 1. MOWAA LinkedIn community group: linkedin.com/groups?gid=4304589 linkedin.com/groups?gid=4304589 2. Membership: membership@mowaa.org or call Emily Persson and Logan Goulett at 703-548-5558membership@mowaa.org 3. Heather Gwaltney: http://BullsEyeCommunications.TV http://BullsEyeCommunications.TV 34


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