If pictures are worth a thousand words. Videos are worth a million.

If you’re ready to take your social media to the next level, video is great way to drive better results, engage with your audience and generate leads. In fact, 93% of marketers say they’ve used video on social media to land new customers. (Animoto)

Before you get in the lab and start cooking up videos, let’s talk about the content that’s right for your brand.

Here are 3 video formats you should consider:

  1. Live Videos

If you’ve already generated a large following across your social channels, live videos are a great resource for you—especially on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

What should you promote during a live video? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Company announcements
  • Quick industry tips
  • Product releases and demos
  • Q&As
  • Facility/Office tours
  • Employee highlights or day-in-the-life content

Pro Tip: Always test your video setup before you go live! Nothing is worse than a glitchy, low quality video. If you want to make high quality content, try investing in a plug-in mic for phones—they’re inexpensive but they make all the difference.

2. Tutorial Videos

Do we even have to make a case for tutorial videos? From step-by-step cooking instructions on Facebook to beauty tutorials on Twitter, this is some of the most highly shared and consumed content on the internet.

But here are a few guidelines to follow:

  • Be clear. Be educational. Be entertaining.
  • Videos should be long enough to explain every step but short enough to keep the viewer’s attention (Sweet spot on social media is 3-5 minutes)
  • Cover the most important info at the beginning within the first minute

Check out this video from Cocktail Cards for an example of tutorial content done right.

3. Behind-the-Scenes Videos

How can you make your brand more personable? Try behind-the-scenes content!

These videos should focus on:

  • Day-to-day operations
  • Employee interviews
  • Product manufacturing
  • Company events

This content gives your prospects and customers a better idea of how your business operates and who you are.

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