How to Use Video Content to Reach and Engage HCPs While Driving Product Adoption - Learnings From Other Industries with Tyler Lessard, VP of Marketing and Chief Video Strategist at Vidyard
Nov 9, 2022
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Tyler Lessard, VP of Marketing and Chief Video Strategist at Vidyard, discusses the importance of using video content in the pharma industry. They cover topics such as the benefits of video in a business context, setting up a video production team, challenges and opportunities in regulated industries, and favorite buzzwords and books.
Video is a highly educational and engaging medium that enhances clarity and impact of business messages, while also providing scalability to reach wider audiences.
Video is a trustworthy medium that helps build trust with audiences by delivering information transparently and authentically, and fostering face-to-face interactions even in virtual settings.
Deep dives
The Power of Video in Business
Video is a highly educational and engaging medium that has the ability to evoke emotions and create a sense of empathy. It is the best way to educate people due to how our brain processes visual and audible information. Video content is more trustworthy as it allows viewers to see and hear real people delivering information. Using video for business purposes, such as marketing and sales, can greatly enhance the clarity and impact of the message. Video content also provides scalability, allowing businesses to reach a wider audience and deliver consistent messages. The use of video in regulated industries, like pharma, requires a video hosting platform that ensures compliance, allows for easy content management, and supports efficient reviewing processes.
The Four E's of Video
Video has four key characteristics that make it stand out: educational, engaging, emotional, and empathetic. Educationally, video utilizes visuals, tonality, and storytelling to enhance clarity and information retention. It is more engaging than other forms of content as it draws attention and creates interest. Video has the power to evoke emotions, such as surprise, delight, and sympathy, which enhances its impact. Lastly, video allows businesses to deliver messages in an empathetic manner, showcasing real people and using body language, tone, and words to connect with the audience. The combination of these four characteristics makes video a powerful tool for effective communication.
The Importance of Trust and Video
Video is a trustworthy medium that helps build trust with audiences. By using video, businesses can deliver information in a transparent and authentic manner. Video allows viewers to see and hear real people, which enhances believability and authenticity. Compared to text-based content, video is more likely to be trusted because it clearly identifies the individuals delivering the information. Trust is crucial in business, and video helps establish trust by making the brand and its messages more transparent and relatable. Additionally, video calls and video messages can create a sense of trust by enabling face-to-face interactions even when in-person meetings are not possible.
Scaling and Scalability with Video
Video offers scalability opportunities for businesses, allowing them to reach and engage a wider audience. Traditionally, video production was expensive, time-consuming, and complicated. However, advancements in technology have made it easier to create and distribute video content. Businesses can leverage user-friendly tools and platforms to produce and share videos efficiently. Asynchronous video, which can be watched on demand, plays a significant role in scalability. In regulated industries like pharma, video hosting platforms that support compliance, content management, and reporting are crucial for successful scalability. By embracing video and leveraging its scalability, businesses can effectively meet the changing preferences of their buyers and optimize their content strategies.
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In this episode, Bozidar is joined by Tyler Lessard, VP of Marketing and Chief Video Strategist at Vidyard.
They cover:
4 Es of video: Why is video the future business driver?
Why do customers today prefer to see a video than talk to someone in-person?
How can regulated industries get away from the “but we are regulated” excuse and use more video in their marketing?
Why is YouTube NOT the right place for life-science companies to host and stream video content?
Is there more value in recording videos in fancy studios versus recording remotely?
“Pharma Launch Secrets” is a podcast by Evermed and hosted by CEO Bozidar Jovicevic. We host direct, actionable conversations with world-leading pharma launch experts and help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and strategies to help you launch your product successfully.