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Katherine Alarcon Sebastian Molina Skill 4

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Laura Abella
Ana Maria Vivas
Gabriela Rodriguez

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Katherine Alarcon
Sebastian Molina

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In this video you will learn Causative Verbs. For example: The English verbs let, make, have, get, and help are causative verbs because they cause something else to happen. ► Link: http://www.espressoenglish.net/111.html This video was made by another YouTube user and made available for the use under the Creative Commons licence "CC-BY".

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Infomercial Example - Audio Video Development

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This is a section of an infomercial produced for Faith Family Church in Daytona Beach, FL. PRODUCED BY: Audio Video Development Orlando, FL

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*This article was originally published on Forty.co. Forty is now Crowd Favorite.

During a recent sleepless night, I dragged myself out to the couch to watch TV.

I was hoping to catch up on some brainless Bravo reality shows or gawk at the ridiculous hoarders on TLC, but all I could find was infomercials. I succumbed, in hopes it would bore me back to sleep, but like most marketers, I couldn't watch the ads without analyzing them.

As I watched more and more of this mindless mush, I started to realize just how cheesy and stereotypical they are. But they work. Companies wouldn't keep making them if they didn't-just look at how home shopping has skyrocketed QVC into a multibillion-dollar business. In an age of hot trends and shot-gun marketing tactics, there are a few things we can learn about advertising from this old-school practice:

1. Figure out why you're the best, and say it.

One of the keys to building a successful business is knowing the one point (at least) that makes you different and better than your competitors. Get away from the defaults, and look for the qualities where you can say you're "the best" or "the only one." It should be something that's ownable, believable, and important to your customers. Then, don't be afraid to shout it out from the rooftops.

Infomercial example: "Snuggie is the only blanket with sleeves!" - Snuggie

2. Back up your claims with testimonials, facts, and figures.

You can tout your benefits until the cows come home, but firsthand reviews and supporting proof goes a long way. People love sharing their opinions, and potential buyers find reassurance in hearing positive feedback from others like them. Facts and figures also help support your claims and prove the effectiveness of your product or service.

Infomercial example: "I lost 50 pounds, and I feel beautiful!" - Xenadrin

3. Talk about solutions and benefits, not features.

No one cares that your frying pan has super duper heating technology or that your consulting agency has 106 combined years of experience. Your customers want to know how you're going to help solve their problems. When you rely on features, you're not speaking your customers' language, and they move on. Features can be duplicated. Your unique benefits and solutions can't.

Infomercial example: "Feed your hungry family in under three minutes." - Ron Popeil Pasta Maker

4. Add value by showing multiple uses.

The only thing better than having a really useful product or service is having one that's useful in *lots* of ways. Your company probably promotes the traditional benefits that most customers can see at face value, but you can add even more value by showing them the additional creative ways they'll benefit from working with you.

Infomercial example: "Style Snaps aren't just for hems. Tame unruly lapels, belts, and pockets without a stitch!" - Style Snaps

5. Don't just say it. Show it!

Infomercials are great at showing all the ways a product works. Describing what your product or service does is always helpful, but people are visual. We love examples and seeing things in action. Say why your company is awesome, and then show why it's awesome. Bonus points for comparing how you're better than competitors (in a respectful way, of course)!

Infomercial example: Showing two vacuums pick up dirt side by side, like Oreck Vacuums.

6. Tell stories.

Storytelling is more engaging than selling, and it helps people remember you. People want to feel like they're having a conversation with a friend, not defending themselves against a pushy sales pitch. Talk to some of your real customers, and find out exactly how your business helped them. Then, tap into your potential buyers' emotions by telling the story and showing how they could benefit too.

Infomercial example: "When I first started P90X, I was 374 pounds...A close friend confronted me and asked me if I was afraid another man would have to raise my kids...To date, I've lost 180 pounds with P90X. Now that I've lost all this weight, I can't sit still!" - P90X

7. Use memorable phrases and taglines.

Sum up your brand experience in a short, clever phrase or tagline. This will provide something for people to latch on to and help them remember you.

Infomercial example: "Set it, and forget it!" - Ronco Rotisserie

8. Use scarcity or promotions to get people in the door.

As humans, we suffer from loss aversion, which means we're much more sensitive to losses than to gains. Part of the reason infomercials are so successful is they use emotional hot buttons, like scarcity and hard-to-resist deals. They create a subconscious drive to take action immediately, even if you wouldn't necessarily want the product under normal circumstances. Don't lie to your customers or make deceiving offers, but rather, offer them a small incentive for taking the leap and trying out your company.

Infomercial example: "Call in the next 20 minutes, and get six pounds of Oxyclean!" - Oxyclean

9. Offer guarantees and assurances.

People love feeling confident and reassured. Guarantees can be a powerful way to prove your confidence in your business and convince them to act. Hearing phrases like, "Guaranteed or your money back" and "If you're not fully satisfied, we want to hear about it" reduces the risk for your customers and makes them feel more comfortable trusting you. Just make sure you can deliver on your promises!

Informercial example: "LockFresh comes with a 30-day money back guarantee!" - LockFresh

10. Give your customers quick buy options.

All of your customers have different decision modes. Some make decisions quickly, while others need time to scour through the details and ruminate before making choices. For those competitive and spontaneous decision styles, give them obvious calls to action and easy ways to take the next step.

Infomercial example: "Order now at 1-800-780-6744!" - Tony Little's Gazelle Trainer

Although infomercials are primarily used for B2C products, the same principles can be applied successfully to most services and B2B companies. There are definitely downfalls to infomercials, but if you look past the host's forced smile, the fake audience, and totally random products (Hair in a Can, anyone?), you just may find some helpful tips that could transform your business.

Written by

Shaina Rozen
Former Communication Director

The same team and processes that made Forty synonymous with high-quality UX design and content strategy have been extended through integration with Crowd Favorite.

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Effective advertising techniques we can learn from infomercials - Crowd Favorite

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This article was originally published on Forty.co. Forty is now Crowd Favorite. During a recent sleepless night, I dragged myself out to the couch to watch TV. I was hoping to catch up on some brainless Bravo reality shows or gawk at the ridiculous hoarders on TLC, but all I could find was infomercials....

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Americans will buy ANYTHING 3! Top 10 Worst Infomercials:

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10. Gazelle Freestyle 9. Style Snaps 8. Brightfeet 7. GoJo Hands Free 6. Pocket Hose 5. EZ Cracker 4. Happy Sack 3. The Slobstopper 2. Cheers to You! 1. Happy Hot Dog Man

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Teacher Camilo and Classmates, here is my Powerpoint presentation! I'm so sorry. I could come to class today. I had an appointment for my identification card this morning! I hope that you be able this monday to listen my presentation. (Omg teacher did you see my unit 2 grades? I don't know what's going on with my platform :c )

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homeopathy

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EARING THERAPY

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OUTLINE

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Hi everybody! This is my Padlet :)

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Paige Huyck's informative speech about falling in love. Presented in Advanced Public Speaking on February 19, 2015.

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http://vocaroo.com/i/s0YKZG5mYsrC

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Hello, this is my Padlet.

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Image: Hugh Sitton/Corbis

Bonjour. Namaste. Ciao. Ni hao. Guten tag.

There are a number of ways to say hello around the world, and just as many ways to show them.

These traditional greetings, ranging from region to region, have developed into cultural norms - often to show respect.

Take a peek at this helpful infographic made by Two Little Fleas, showing us the different ways people from all over the globe greet one another. And if you're planning a trip anytime soon, take notes so you're not lost in translation.

Image: www.twolittlefleas.co.uk

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Showing hello: 15 ways people greet each other around the world

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Bonjour. Namaste. Ciao. Ni hao. Guten tag. There are a number of ways to say hello around the world, and just as many ways to show them. These traditional greetings, ranging from region to region, have developed into cultural norms - often to show respect.

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Hello, this is my self-introduction message.

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1: Respect other's opinions.
2: Avoid posting personal information that may endanger your private life.
3: Don't gossip niether stalk.
4: Don't make offensive comments.
5: Share relevant information in order to enhance everyone's progress.

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- Rehearse your voice record as much as possible.

-Upload your voice record on Saturday. Use Vocaroo.com

-Listen and Assess two of your partners’ voice records on Sunday.

-Make comments about strengths and things to improve.

-Your voice records should include vocabulary, tag questions and past perfect. (3-4 min)

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Feel free to upload your padlet addresses so that we can check out your voice records and videos. 

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Task # 1: Self-introduction
Recording Audio

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The past perfect verb tense with Teacher Tom! (Recorded live in Los Angeles, 2012). Private lessons over Skype! Email: ESLTeacherTom@gmail.com

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English Lessons with Alex (engVid AlexESLvid)

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Speaking English - Tag Questions - How to express assumptions or comment on a situation

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http://www.engvid.com/ Tag questions are a normal part of everyday English conversation. In this lesson, I teach you how to recognize tag questions, so that you are not confused when you hear one, and how to improve your English conversation skills by using tag questions effectively.