The significance of short-form video for modern branding — Montanna Olivarez // Freeman

Montanna Olivarez, Senior Manager & Associate Creative Brand Director at Freeman, discusses short-form video for modern branding. Short-form videos have come a long way since the days of Vine, becoming an integral part of modern branding strategies. With platforms like TikTok gaining popularity, short-form videos offer an opportunity for brands to reach a broader audience, increase visibility, and connect with audiences more authentically. Today, Montana shares her insights on the significance of short-form video for modern branding.
About the speaker

Montanna Olivarez

Freeman

 is a little camera shy

Montanna Olivarez is Senior Manager & Associate Creative Brand Director at Freeman

Show Notes

  • 01:43
    Montanna's introduction to the video industry
    Montanna delved into video during high school, influenced by passionate art teachers embracing technology. Eventually, she pursued motion graphics at Savannah College of Art and Design.
  • 02:38
    The misconceptions surrounding short form video
    Short-form videos are attention-grabbing, shareable, and cost-efficient while facilitating storytelling, yet theyre categorized as less creative due to their association with platforms like Vine. However, their brevity doesn't diminish their potential impact or the effort invested in them.
  • 04:16
    Strategizing short form video content for social media
    When strategizing short-form content, create multiple videos in one go for efficiency. Maintain content consistency, and utilize social platforms' discovery features to reach a wider audience, aiming for viral impact.
  • 07:48
    Leveraging authenticity for viral potential
    To maximize viral potential, prioritize shareable, natural content that your marketing department is likely already creating. Mixing polished pieces in with non-polished pieces provides authenticity that resonates with audiences beyond solely polished marketing pieces.
  • 09:13
    The effectiveness of B plus content on social media
    Moderately polished content with compelling storytelling resonates better, as seen in many viral videos. Storytelling and relatability outweigh the need for perfect production quality, driving engagement and audience connection.

Quotes

  • "To do long-form videos, you're going to spend tons of money. However, short-form videos offer benefits such as being attention-grabbing, shareability, storytelling and engagement, accessibility, and cost efficiency." - Montanna Olivarez

  • "The misconception on short-form videos is that they can only be elementary. But even though they're short form, it doesn't mean that they're less creative or less impactful." - Montanna Olivarez

  • "We're trying to find that moment that people are having, and then sharing that with everyone. And that's the whole thing about social media is sharing your experience with the world." - Montanna Olivarez

  • "Some of the most viral videos are the cheapest-looking videos ever. It's not about the quality of how it's shot, it's the storytelling and the story opportunities behind it." - Montanna Olivarez

About the speaker

Montanna Olivarez

Freeman

 is a little camera shy

Montanna Olivarez is Senior Manager & Associate Creative Brand Director at Freeman

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