Today we are joined by Simon Knapp, Cofounder and CEO from Pixmoto. He is passionate about retail, a digital enthusiast and data lover. Today he talks about video marketing as a tool for storytelling and sales.

In this episode we cover

  • The connection between ecommerce and analytic performance of experiences - time spent, user activity, tracking devices
  • How Pixmoto connects the eCommerce channel to digital video, so that customers can buy products while they're watching their video online.
  • Importance of having both a customer and client focus in your video marketing
  • Why you should have competitors in your market
  • The importance of having a customer centric focus in storytelling
  • How Zara’s retail strategy of fast fashion is creating a fear of missing out and creating in store demand, and how numbers plus speed drive Zara’s core strategy
  • Why datas and numbers are the new digital currency and how they can show client a real metric on their return on investment
  • The challenges facing influencer marketing
  • The importance of putting out good content and learning to see what works
  • How video marketing is a long game.
  • The ideal length of videos and distribution across multiple platforms
  • How Pixmoto are creating native videos for publishers that allows readers to choose between video and the written word and the surprising results.
  • How to use data collected in making marketing decisions and analysing your return on investment
  • The importance of still having a human touch in your business to help build trust
  • How Simon works with an Advisory Board and the difference it has made in their business journey
  • Importance of having patience and belief in business
  • Understanding the marketplace holds all the answers

Links mentioned in the podcast

  • Pixmoto
  • Monetising Knowledge Podcast Facebook Group
  • Course9