Have you thought of creating videos to market your books, writing, and other products and services? If so, here are a few statistics that should encourage you to do more with video in the coming year.Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video compared to 10% in text.More businesses are now using video than ever before. 90% of businesses plan to use video for marketing in 2024.85% of Facebook videos are watched without sound.66% of people will watch the full video if it’s less than 60 seconds.1 in 4 consumers have made a purchase after seeing a video story on Instagram.The sweet spot for video ad length is 6-10 seconds. Short-form videos offer a great return on investment.80% of consumers want to see more short-form videos this year.For American adults, the average daily social media time for video is plateauing. Still, video consists of 60% of social media time among American adults.84% of people claim to have visited a website after watching a video promoting a product or service.Video production is often outsourced. Many marketers also use AI to create marketing videos.Book Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

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