Twitter’s video service Vine: The next big content opportunity
Twitter’s forthcoming six second video service Vine is going to be huge – and that includes for brands who understand the content opportunity, predicts Leslie Nassar.
“It’s Instagram for Video,” is how the technology press is touting Twitter’s new short-video service.
And it is. Kind of. But Vine is probably more like 12seconds, the defunct video microblogging service. Founded in 2008, it was touted as “Twitter for Video” and enabled users to record and upload exactly 12 seconds of footage. While popular with oversharers and social media consultants, the service was largely ignored by brands and the wider public.
Fast forward to a post-Instagram, post-Snapchat 2013, Twitter has resurrected the short-video concept, dropped the duration of videos to six seconds, and launched it as Vine.
More work for video producers….suits me.
Completely agree, Leslie. The note that Vine isn’t a vehicle for a cut TVC, but rather content specific to the time limit and audience is important.
Also, don’t overlook the value in news and ‘citizen journalism’ that Vine can tap into. Twitter arguably made their mark as a real-time news platform, and 6 seconds of video could be solidify their position in the ever-evolving fight for eyeballs.
So perhaps, not just something for brands to get across, but also news outlets.
Im one of those people who records a little bit of mobile video at concerts and at festivals. Until recenlty I hadnt done anything with that content but that all changed with Cinemagram. Its gaining traction and would be Vine’s biggest threat in this market. I love editing my clips now… Janelle Monae busting a move in a loop, hell yeah.
Viddy offers social media vid editing / sharing service similar to how instagram does for pics, so is Vine’s point of difference that you can only load 6 secs of content? or is it a better platform?
Viddy. Tout. Keek. Klip. Socialcam.
How is Vine better and/or different to all the existing apps in the market?
Vine is live, and in the App Store now; https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/vine-make-a-scene/id592447445?mt=8
So easy and such a user-friendly way to experience the brand.
Let’s hope Aussie brands show some courage and work it into their social mix.
“every mundane moment is worthy of sharing”
I’m assuming the above was intended as a joke, which is quite hilarious.
Vine v Instagram? Sh be Vine v Viddy no?
too true mate
It’s just a shame that Vine has been used mostly for porn.