Video in Advertising: Why Small Businesses Win With It
Short-form video has become the most effective advertising format. Here's how to use it without a Hollywood budget.
Video ads outperform static ads on nearly every platform — and the gap keeps widening. The good news: small businesses can compete, because authenticity beats production value.
Hook in the first 2 seconds. Most viewers scroll if the opening doesn''t grab them. Lead with the problem, the result, or a striking visual.
Keep it under 30 seconds. For most ad placements, shorter wins. Save the long story for your website.
Vertical-first. Most ad views are on phones. Shoot vertical (9:16) and let landscape be the afterthought.
Captions always. A huge share of viewers watch with sound off. Burned-in captions aren''t optional.
End with one clear ask. "Call today," "book a free quote," "visit our site" — pick one. Multiple CTAs dilute the message.
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