Simon Banks

26/06/2024

In a world full of “storytellers” and “creative content,” making your mark can be tough. At the heart of every successful transaction is a personal connection. People buy from people, not from meaningless statements.

Anchor your business with a brand identity that truly resonates with your clients. What is it about you that makes them choose you?

It’s not just about being different; it’s about being authentically you. Reflect on what makes your work special and the core values that define your brand. Why do your clients choose you specifically?

✨ Be Unique. Be you.

25/06/2024

This afternoon’s view. It’s been a bit of a green day. Studio shoot in Central London.

09/05/2024

The question I have for you is, are you still in love with your business?

I’m conducting a survey to better understand the structures and challenges faced by creative businesses like yours. Your insights are incredibly valuable to me, and I believe they could help me shape support and resources tailored specifically for creative entrepreneurs.

👉 What’s involved? Just a couple of minutes of your time and about 9 simple tick-box questions ✅
https://forms.gle/P11fNWCc395JtgeT6

Thank you in advance for your valuable insights and time. Feel free to share this with other creative professionals in your network—we all benefit from a larger pool of responses!

06/04/2023

Are you interested in tapping into the immense potential of video marketing to grow your business? Today, I would like to introduce my latest assessment tool that can help you do just that.

The "Video Impact Quiz" is a simple and user-friendly questionnaire that can provide you with valuable insights into your current video marketing strategies and effectiveness.

By answering a few straightforward questions, you can better understand your video marketing knowledge and potential.

Ready to take your business to the next level with video marketing? Follow the link below to take the "Video Impact Quiz" now: https://video-impact.scoreapp.com
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05/04/2023

I often receive compliments on the quality of my camera visuals.

Are you wondering if it's due to my we**am? The answer is no.
In this behind-the-scenes video. I'll walk you through my home studio setup that achieves such impressive results.

This is the setup I use for my video recordings, Zoom meetings and Social Media Lives.

04/04/2023

I can't wait to share my journey of falling in love with video for business and how it can benefit you too!

Join me for an engaging live session as I recount my 20-year adventure with video in the business realm.

During our time together, I'll offer valuable insights into how businesses successfully utilise video (or miss out on its potential) to achieve results. Additionally, I'll provide my best tips to help you make the most of video in your own business, emphasising the crucial areas to concentrate on.

I'm looking forward to seeing you on the live!

03/04/2023

🎥🌟 Join me for an exciting LinkedIn Live event: "How to Succeed with Video on LinkedIn - 5 Quick-Fire Tips to Boost Engagement!" 🌟🎥

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of video content on LinkedIn and skyrocket your engagement?

If so, you won't want to miss the upcoming LinkedIn Live session, where we'll reveal our top 5 quick-fire tips to help you create captivating videos that resonate with your audience!

See you shortly 🚀💼🎬

23/03/2023

📣 Exciting news! I've been developing a Video Creation & Marketing assessment tool and am eager to get your valuable insights before its official launch!

This assessment aims to help you gauge your business's video content performance and pinpoint areas for enhancement in creation, distribution, and marketing. You can elevate engagement, conversions, and ROI by fine-tuning these aspects. 🚀

Got a few minutes? I'd be extremely grateful if you could try it and share your thoughts with me. Your feedback means the world to me! 🙏

🔗 https://the-video-impact.scoreapp.com

Thank you so much for your support. I truly appreciate your time. 🤗

Are you wondering if your video creation efforts are paying off for your business? Take our "Video Impact Scorecard” to find out! This scorecard will assess your knowledge of video creation, distribution and marketing best practices and help you understand how well your video content is resonating...

13/03/2023

It’s that time of year ago.

The Oscars have rolled around again.

It’s hard to believe I won ‘the Oscar’ for Best Corporate Video all those years ago 😆🙌.

So here it is, my acceptance speech.

Quiz question for you. Can you name all the films I reference in my 2 min speech?
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07/03/2023

📣 Attention business owners! 📣

Do you need help creating engaging video content for your business? 🎥🤔

Don't worry, I've got you covered! 🤝

In the latest episode of the Simon Says video podcast, I reveal my five strep blueprint for creating effective video content to help you grow your business! 🌱

From defining your goals to measuring your performance, I'll guide you through the entire process of producing high-quality video content that delivers a high return on investment. 💰

Take advantage of these valuable insights!

Tune in using the link in the comments to the short end-of-season episode and start creating video content your audience will love! 🚀

01/03/2023

📣 Attention business owners! 📣

Are you struggling to create engaging video content for your business? 🎥🤔

Don't worry, I've got you covered! 🤝

In the latest episode of the Simon Says video podcast, I reveal my top five P process for creating effective video content that can help you grow your business! 🌱

From defining your goals to measuring your performance, I'll guide you through the entire process of producing high-quality video content that delivers a high return on investment. 💰

Don't miss out on this valuable insight! 🔥 Tune in now using the link in the comments to the short end-of-season episode and start creating video content that your audience will love! 🚀

17/02/2023

Another successful project delivered!

My talented team recently collaborated with a group of independent opticians to create a series of promotional videos.
With different versions for each store, it was a fun and rewarding shoot that resulted in a thrilled client.

"𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘐𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥!" - Masa Doi, Optical Revolution.

Feel free to let me know if you want to elevate your business with top-quality video content.

I would be more than happy to share my expertise and help you achieve your goals.

16/02/2023

Are you looking to improve your video content and connect better with your audience?

In my latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jane Bayler on how to be a smart connector with video.

She shares her top tips on recording engaging video content that resonates with your audience.

Don't miss out on this valuable conversation. Please tune in to the full interview where Jane and I discuss how to create compelling video content for your business.

Links to the episode are in the comments. Happy listening!
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09/02/2023

Don't forget the importance of voice warm-up!

Warming your voice up improves sound quality, enhances performance, and builds stamina.

Watch professional voice-over artist Elisabeth demonstrate some exercises you can you before you record any video, podcast or start your presentation.

Invest a few minutes in warming up before hitting record, see the difference and take your video recording to the next level.
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08/02/2023

Are you intimidated by the thought of appearing on video?

We don't like the way we look or the way we sound on video. And often, we get brain-freeze or tongue-tied as soon as the record button is pressed. But it's time to overcome this and harness the power of video.

In my latest Simon Says Video podcast, I interview Elisabeth Valentine, a renowned voice-over artist, singer, speaker, and performance coach. Together, we share expert tips and tricks to help you conquer your fear of the camera and deliver top-notch performances in your videos.

Links to the full interview are in the comments.

07/02/2023

Today's view. We are setting up our portable green screen in the client's office.

This is why we use green screen technology in our productions:

✅Improved Visuals
By isolating the subject from the background, green screen allows you to add any desired background image or video, creating a seamless, professional-looking video that engages your audience.

✅Increased Flexibility
No need to worry about finding the perfect location - with green screen, you can change your background on the fly and achieve the look you want.

✅Enhanced Creativity
The endless possibilities of green screen technology allow you to bring your creativity to life in ways you never thought possible, making your videos truly unique and engaging.

If you're ready to take your video production to the next level, consider using green screen technology.

Get in touch with us to learn more!
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02/02/2023

In the beginning, Jim couldn't see the value of spending money on video and was reluctant to get in front of the camera.

However, once he began collaborating with me, he saw its impact on his business. Through making regular video content, Jim has observed an increase in engagement and the conversion of leads into customers.

I'm pleased to share Jim's success story as a testimonial and have included a link in the comments for you to watch the full interview.

If you're interested in finding out more about the 'video roadmap' and content plan I can create for your business, please leave a 'yes' in the comments, and I will send you a direct message with a link to book a discovery call with me.
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25/01/2023

Is it possible to make a video go viral 🎬🦠😳?

It's not a straightforward answer.

It is difficult to predict with certainty whether a video will go viral. However, specific strategies can increase the chances of a video gaining widespread popularity on the internet.

Watch the video to find out more.
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20/01/2023

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you would have heard of the AI Platform 'CHATGPT'.

Are you tired of spending hours writing content for your business? Can ChatGPT do the heavy lifting for you?

My latest walkthrough video shows you how to use ChatGPT to generate high-quality content, such as blog posts, articles, and video scripts.

Revolutionising Content Creation: How ChatGPT is Transforming the Way Businesses Generate ContentUnless you have been hiding under a rock, you would of heard...

19/01/2023

Are you tired of spending hours writing content for your business? Are the rapidly growing number of AI platforms any good?

My latest walkthrough video shows you how to use ChatGPT to generate high-quality content, such as blog posts, articles, and video scripts.

Whether you're a business looking to automate your content creation process or an individual interested in learning more about the capabilities of ChatGPT, this video is for you.

Check it out now and see how you can revolutionise your content creation with ChatGPT!

https://youtu.be/P4VoaLfCNVQ

Revolutionising Content Creation: How ChatGPT is Transforming the Way Businesses Generate ContentUnless you have been hiding under a rock, you would of heard...

11/01/2023

When creating a video for your business, having a clear and concise video brief is essential. A video brief is a document that outlines the goals, target audience, messaging, and other essential details for your video project.

Christophe Stourton is joining me this week on the Simon Says Video podcast, better known as Chief-Of-Briefs. This clip shares his insights on all the elements you need to consider in creating a video that works.

Link to watch or listen to the interview in the comments.

04/01/2023

Video marketing is a crucial element of any digital marketing strategy and will only continue to grow in importance this year.

In 2023, we can expect to see a number of trends emerge in the world of video marketing.

In this video, I look into my crystal ball to predict the video marketing trends you need to look out for in 2023.

I go into a lot more detail about my predictions on YouTube. A link where you can watch this video is in the comments.

What are you most excited to see in the world of video and marketing in 2023? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

31/12/2022

Happy New Year!

I wish you health, wealth, and blessings this new year.

What a year 2022 has been.
I returned to travelling (the 1st time back to Oz in 4 years), more in-person meet-ups, and clients came back with projects.

The year did seem to fly by (again). Here is my year in under 4 mins.

Can you spot yourself? Thank you all for being part of my 2022.

21/12/2022

"There is something in this video lark".

I love this quote from Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lampety, who joins me this week on the Simon Says Video Podcast.

Dr Jonathan has been using video for some years now. He shares his insights into how he uses Video on LinkedIn to promote his podcast and grow his business.

07/12/2022

Do you want to know the secret to unlocking the power of video?

Be consistent. Find the time to build consistency into your marketing and sales pipeline with video.

Steffen Christensen (co-founder of video marketing platform Twenythree) is joining me on the Simon Says Video podcast this week.

We discuss how different businesses use video and give examples of what to do... and what not to do.

Links to listen and watch are in the comments.

01/12/2022

Did you know it would take approx 17,500 years to watch every video on Youtube?

And with 500 hours added every minute, you can keep adding on the years to watch.

The audience to watch these videos is massive, too, with over 2.5 billion users.

And while your audience watch videos on YouTube, is it good for your business? This is the question I tackle in this week's Simon Says Video podcast episode - https://apple.co/3EUg004

Let me know in the comments if you use YouTube to host your videos.

‎Show Simon Says Video, Ep Should you be using YouTube for your business? - Dec 1, 2022

24/11/2022

I appreciate all your support 🙏.

Thank you for the positive feedback since I launched 🚀 my podcast Simon Says Video.

As a thank you for listening, I want to give three listeners a chance to win a signed copy of my book 'How to Get Video Right – The essential guide to video strategy in the rapidly changing digital age'.

All you have to do to enter is leave a review on Apple Podcasts (link in the comments), screenshot your review, and send it to me via message or email by 9th December 2022 for a chance to win.

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‎Business · 2022

23/11/2022

"If you don't have video for your business today, you will be left behind.". This is the warning from video strategist Ben Amos, who joins me in this week's episode of Simon Says Video.

If you want Video to work for your business, you need to have a plan in place and align Video with your business goals. In short, your business needs a video strategy.

Ben & I walk through the seven elements you need to include to ensure any video content you create is successful.

Link in the comments.

23/11/2022

Are you in danger of removing the human element from your business?

We live in a digital age, and all the talk is about AI and how to automate your business.

Bring back the high touch into your company by using video.

I have a great conversation with fellow video strategist Ben Amos. We discuss how you can use video effectively to get results and walk through Ben's seven elements in creating a video strategy for your business.

In the comments is a link to listen to or watch the conversation.

18/11/2022

How to win big with video and reduce your Cost of leads.

In this clip from the Simon Says Video podcast, I interview Isaac Anderson, the Co-Founder and Chief Process Officer at Abound Social.

Isaac talks about a quick and cheap win with video for your business and gives practical examples of using it to gain leads.

Then, look at how video can reduce your lead costs and track video to ensure you get an ROI for the content you create.

How to win big with video and reduce your cost of leads. In this clip from the Simon Says Video podcast, I interview Isaac Anderson, the Co-Founder and Chief...