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Video Engagement: How To Boost Watch Time in Video Ads

Video ads have become crucial in today’s dynamic digital outlook, for grabbing attention, engaging viewers and making conversions. The Watch Time metric has become a critical measure of success. 

What is Watch Time exactly and how can you use it to maximise the impact of your ads?

This article will open your eyes, let’s dive into it!

What is Watch Time?

Watch Time is a powerful metric that measures the percentage of a video that viewers watch and indicates how well your video content holds their attention. It gives helpful insights into how relevant and engaging your content is to your audience. The higher the watch time is – the more compelling your video ad is.

On LinkedIn, Watch Time is a strong indicator of content quality as it is on other, similar platforms. If the watch time is high, it indicates that your ad is worth sharing, and by sharing it, increasing its reach and visibility. 

Why Is Watch Time So Valuable for Video Ads?

In these crazy times where users are surrounded by various content, taking and maintaining attention is, we must admit – harder than ever. So, a high Watch Time can boost the visibility of your ad, be more engaging, and, finally, lead to higher ROI. Let us show you why Watch Time should be a top priority:

Better Reach: If the watch time is high, that shows that your audience finds your ad valuable. This helps your organic reach get higher. 

Stronger Engagement: When people watch more of your video, they’re more likely to remember your brand and take valuable action.

Better ROI: The Higher the Watch Time – the more engagement your video will get from your viewers.

The Best Strategies to Maximize Watch Time for Video Ads

Here are some reliable techniques that can help you improve watch times and create ads that truly resonate with your audience.

1. Prioritize creating high-quality, relevant content.

When you make a video ad, you should have your audience in your mind. It’s not enough that they are visually captivating; the content itself needs to be suitable and valuable. Find your audience’s specific needs, interests, and sore spots to create a more personalised and effective message. When viewers feel that an ad is “speaking to them”, they’re more likely to stay and watch the full video.

2. Captivating Storytelling

Storytelling is a strong tool for holding the viewer’s attention. Use a narrative that takes your viewers on a journey. Emotional stories, that inspire curiosity, or provide valuable insights can be particularly effective in keeping viewers engaged. Whatever it is, find a narrative style that resonates with your brand and audience.

3. Be Careful With Your Video Length

Length matters in video advertising. Shorter videos generally perform better in maintaining attention, even though it is said that there is no one-size rule for videos. A concise video that delivers value without unnecessary fluff will likely hold viewers’ attention. Experiment with different lengths to find the best for your audience and platform.

4. Make Your Opening Eye-Catching

The first seconds of your video are really important, and use it tactfully. You can try it with a bold statement, a question, or a visually stunning scene. If you have a strong opening it will encourage viewers to stay and watch the video, maybe even until the end. 

5. Implement a Clear CTA (Call-To-Action)

The clearer the CTA is, the better results your campaign will have. If you want them to visit your website, register for an event, or learn more about your brand, your CTA should be clear. A great CTA doesn’t just bring engagement – it can also provide higher conversions.

6. Data Insights Are Crucial To Use

With data insights, you can get a clearer picture of what is working and what’s not in your campaigns. Tracking Watch Time and other useful metrics will show you what is working the best for your videos, and that way you can refine your content for future ads. 

In The End

By keeping your audience engaged you will create stronger and more meaningful bonds, and the way to do it is by creating magnificent videos that will bring excellent results to your brand.  

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