Video is going to be the most important communications tool in the 21st century. Laura Ramos, a former VP and Principal Analyst for Forrester Research, will show how Xerox is making strides in using video to engage more meaningfully—and effectively—with customers in three key ways: 1) Self-produced testimonials, 2) Hallway conversations, and 3) As in integral part of client case studies. In addition, she’ll show how Xerox uses video to engage clients on its Thought Leadership site and to engage the sales force with “Brake Time” by using video to capture “how I got that big deal” that contributes to sales-enablement best practices sharing.
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Using the Power of Video to Engage CustomersLaura RamosVP, US Industry MarketingXerox Document OutsourcingMarch 2, 2011
• 4 Ways Xerox Services Uses Video to Engage Customers
– Thought leadership
– Case studies
– Testimonials
– Sales enablement: best practices sharing
• Best Practices for Creating Successful Video
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B2B Marketers Lack Video Track Record
33%
49%
55%
62%
68%
77%
89%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other Web 2.0 Tools
Online Video
Twitter
Webinars/Webcasts
Social Networks
Search Marketing
Email
Source: Forrester Q1 2010 B2B Marketing Budgets And Tactics Online Survey With MarketingProfsSee Forrester Research March 15,2010, “Rethinking The B2B Tech Marketing Mix In The Digital Age” report.
Base: 249 B2B marketers at companies with 50 or more employees(multiple responses accepted)
“Which of the following marketing tactics do you use?”
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B2B Video Sells Products, Not Experiences
Source: Q1 2008 B2B Social Computing and Installed Base Marketing Online SurveySee Forrester Research January 26, 2009 “Tell Your B2B Marketing Story With Online Video” report.
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5 Ways to Capture Video Value
• Feature employee talent.
• Create excitement around physical events.
• Let customers advocate for you.
• Engage and qualify buyers.
• Pass a viral message around.
See Forrester Research January 26, 2009 “Tell Your B2B Marketing Story With Online Video” report.
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5 Ways to Capture Video Value
• Feature employee talent.
• Create excitement around physical events.
• Let customers advocate for you.
• Engage and qualify buyers.
• Pass a viral message around.
See Forrester Research January 26, 2009 “Tell Your B2B Marketing Story With Online Video” report.
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Develop and disseminate meaningful, relevant content with strong points of view on a variety of topics.
Increase awareness and consideration of our services and Thought Leaders expertise by leveraging internal and external networks and channels.
Promote Xerox as a thought leading company with service offerings and insights that solve complex business challenges. Expand our brand image of being an innovative, trusted company.
Track & deliver metrics that support program and business goals.