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KamloopsNewsAndReviews Ezine, Issue #004 --The Power of Video March 03, 2015 |
Hello Everyone, At A Glance Kamloops NewsBC Wildlife Park Kamloops, Celebrating 50 YearsThis year BC Wildlife Park, Kamloops is celebrating 50 years. Bears, cougars moose, wolves and birds of prey call 160 acres home.
The Wildlife Park enjoys a first-rate reputation. It is recognized as having the most successful burrowing owl breeding program in all of North America; releasing over 100 juvenile owl each year.
The Wildlife Park also has a very special resident named Clover. Clover is a Kermode (black) bear but what makes him special is that he is a white black bear known as a Spirit Bear and he is 1 of only 120 of his kind in the world.
Clover is an orphan who unfortunately became too comfortable around humans and was relocated from Terrace, BC. He is unavailable for the public to see yet because the Park is raising money for an enclosure. Later this month Sunday March 29th the Park is hosting a Community Appreciation Day with admission by donation. A 50th anniversary celebration gala is August 22nd at the Coast Kamloops & Convention Centre. ReviewsThe Coldest Night of the YearWe did it and we couldn't have done it without you!The Kamloops News And Reviews team completed the Coldest Night of the Year walking fundraiser last weekend (Feb.21), raising $ 3,360 for New Life Mission programs for the homeless. Thank You for the generous support of our major sponsor IBEW local 993 as well as local businesses Arc Mobile Welding & Fabrication, Predator Welding and Fabrication and Yellow Cabs.
Online BrandingGet Excited Over The Power of Video and Small BusinessLocal business can go head to head with big box retailers with the power of video in their arsenal.If a picture tells 1,000 words, then video (done well) can tell 1,000,000! Looking a year into the future, people will not only be reading the content on your website, twitter and other social media as we know it now. They’ll also be watching it in droves. Over 60% of people already watch video online. With video content they're using their visual senses, along with their auditory senses and that should excite you! By using video along with your written high quality content, you're opening up an additional way for your targeted customer to find and see you online. Presenting yourself and your products or services in both formats, makes it easier to convince the reader that they should do business with you instead of your competitor. Video gives the reader a chance to see you and your product / service in action. It's actually a great way to demonstrate what you do “almost live”. People do business with other people whom they Know, Like and Trust” and by having yourself on video along with a demonstration of the services and products you offer, you’re giving your potential customers a chance to get to know you and your business which helps build a relationship between both of you. That being said, poor quality video production can work against you. Poor video has a negative effect if it looks like you’re trying to come off as a solid company and your finished production looks more like a poor example of a reality TV show! In marketing, particularly video & TV advertising, there are certain formulas and strategies required to produce a strong final project that serves to be of high value to your potential customer, establishes you as a knowledgeable business owner in your niche marketplace and sends a specific message. Many TV stations in small towns across the country are so desperate for advertising customers these days that they’re even offering to shoot and air a commercial for you for free! That’s the up-side… the downside is that they aren’t well thought out, shot or edited and since they own the footage they just air it on their local station and often late at night. The key is to own your own well produced, footage that allows you to distribute it to many other broadcasters across the country and around the world on a regular basis! Next time we’ll talk about formulating a plan and strategy for your business. In the meantime, send in any questions you may have about using video as part of your online and offline advertising and marketing strategy. You can email your questions and comments to video@KamloopsNewsAndReviews.com Goal Setting Download a FREE copy of Achieve Your Goals fair warning it’s work and it’ll take a few days to complete.We'd love to hear from you. Please share any feedback you may have including what you do or don't like about our website or what you would like to see included. 
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