How to Make a Commercial for your Small Business

Marketing and advertising are pivotal to ensuring business growth. In the modern era, television commercials have become a high-versatile alternative to traditional print media.

Using TV commercials to advertise your brand has become more affordable than ever, owing to a wide variety of networks and a fragmented audience. Consequently, the competition has also surged in various fields, making it essential to learn the tips and tricks to create an effective commercial for your business that stands out.

Be a Storyteller

The first and foremost step is to tell a compelling story that the viewers won’t forget. Stories can range across several types, such as emotional, funny, or informative. Do not merely market your products or services, but tell a story of how it made people’s lives easier. People enjoy listening to testimonies and are more likely to remember your brand over the competition.

It may seem daunting at first, so seek inspiration from other ads that witnessed success. Then, break down their advertisement in digestible steps. Get creative and make up ways to connect with your audience so that it convinces them to buy your products or services. 

Set a Budget

Setting up a budget for your production is the most crucial step since it will determine your production phase. While small business owners will likely spend as little as possible, it is important that you define the necessary expenditure and the optional ones.

Budgeting helps you prioritize the areas where you put your money and where you can perform the legwork yourself. Do not compromise on essential expenditures such as filming equipment. If this is your first commercial, hire an ad agency and seek professional help.

Visual Targeting

Besides accounting for your target audience, realize the target intent of your commercial. Create informative ads revolving around your products or services for viewers and have your brand name associated with them.

Besides that, choose a tone for your commercial to reflect your brand image and resonate with your viewers. Be mindful of how you want the finish of your product before commencing the shoot. One of the best ways to visually target your audience is to set up and use premium Banner Stands in store, which can help you remind viewers of your commercial.

Synchronize the Visuals with Audio

A video commercial is more than just capturing shots on a camera. The audio must complement the visual aspects of your commercial and sound synchronized with the shot. Often, the most catchy commercials have perfectly harmonized video and audio that complement each other in every phase. 

You can choose from several audio types for your commercial, such as voice overs, live actors, or background music. If possible, use audio that triggers an emotional appeal and will pair well with your business’s aesthetic and theme.

Be Brief yet Insightful

In the modern world, people are mostly caught up in their own busy lives and thus have brief attention spans, especially when viewing commercials. Most people are multitasking when their show is interrupted by commercials, which is why you must be brief yet insightful.

Follow the steps, “say, explain, and repeat.”  Connect with your audience instantly, explain relevant details, and then repeat why they need your products and services. Being brief yet informative is crucial in almost all forms of advertisement, even with flags, since you have to acquire the attention of passersby. This can be applied to your commercial.

• The first sentence of your ad must be as catchy as the headline of an article. Keep your viewers engaged in order to keep them watching and develop an interest in your brand
• Explain why they should consider your brand and its products and services to make their lives easier and more efficient
• Towards the end, remind them what to do and why, as it will help solidify your brand image in the minds of viewers such that they will remember your brand when a particular product gets mentioned

Maintain a Balance Between Affordability and Quality

Creating a quality commercial does not primarily require a massive budget. However, it cannot be made possible if you cut too many corners. While an in-house videographer might seem more affordable and time-efficient, your final commercial will not capture your viewers as effectively as a professional video production company would. 

While you can get everything you need by renting them, without professional guidance you cannot harness your commercial’s potential to the fullest. Video production companies use state-of-the-art equipment, strictly adhere to your needs and ideas, and help you capture, edit, and successfully air your video commercial to a broader audience.