Mercedes Benz USA - Video Review December 18, 2013 1 Background Keys to a Successful Video Solution Competitive Flexible Scalable First Class Video Solution Mobile • Continuous Improvement Low Entry Price • Innovation Sales Friendly Ongoing Support Enrollment Friendly 2 Page 2 Dynamic Inventory Videos Frank Describes the Benefits of Real-Time Video 3 Dynamic Inventory Videos The Only Dynamic Real-Time Solution • No out-of date videos and slow turnarounds (as from other solutions). • No clunky, static hard files (except where required for SEO) • No high costs of production, editing and re-deployment. • No customer complaints and service issues as with other solutions. Plus… 4 • All video is HD…it’s standard • Mobile enablement on all devices • Videos load and play more quickly than hard files on any device. Page 4 Dynamic Inventory Videos Description – Dynamic Real-Time Video • • • • • • • • • • • 5 Fully automated, data-driven real time Inventory Videos Motion animation on images Human concatenated voiceover Feature-specific graphic overlays Updates and changes are immediate and automatic—in real-time Pre-rolls and post-rolls easily added • Can be suppressed when multiple videos are viewed CPO graphic custom overlays—brand message control Device Detection and Optimization Tech—works on ALL Internet devices • Content adjusts on-the-fly based on user behavior and profiles Videos are integrated into dealer site(s) Video distributed as needed to 3rd party sites (Cars.com, AutoTrader, etc) YouTube channels created and managed for added SEO Dynamic Process Dynamic Video Instantly Reacts to the User 6 Page 6 The Next Generation of Vehicle Video—Video5 (V5) Available January, 2014 7 Page 7 Video 5 Demos MB USA Sample Demo 8 Video 5 The Next Generation of Video Video 5 Player • Customizable Video Player Layout • Custom dealer-level branding, messaging, promotion elements, colors, etc. • Expand player size & shape in any direction based on user device. Vehicle Marketing • Enhanced CPO Overlays • Voiceover syncs to text • Enhanced Video Scripts • Enhanced Voice Talent Video Player Framework • Built entirely on HTML5 • Faster • Custom per Platform Additional Demo on a VDP 9 Page 9 Video 5 V5 – The KILLER Benefit Downloads INSTANTLY because it’s all HTML5…several times faster than ANY competitive offering (all hard-file-based solutions). • • Imagine your lift in video engagement rates. • Significantly-reduced wait-time frustration • No breakage in the vehicle presentation process! Imagine your lift in video completion rates. • Way fewer download pauses and consumer video exits. Hard files are only used for SEO and some syndication. 10 Page 10 Video 5 Custom Layouts – Make It Your Player! Use your unique design, shape, branding, data, assets and messaging. Page 11 11 Page 11 Additional Video 5 Demos “Triple-Vision” – Mobile Optimization V5 Premium Demo 1 Vertical/Landscape Mobile Optimization V5 Premium Demo 2 with Other Features 12 Video 5 Mobile V5 – Maximizes Screens on All Devices • • Pure HTML5 makes for maximum device compatibility Custom-tailored to adapt and maximize any mobile-device screen—horizontally or vertically. • Doesn’t leave gaps on either side of the player…fills screen for maximum viewability. Vertical: Rotated to Landscape: 13 Page 13 Video 5 V5 – Page-Integrated Experience Shoppers Can Click Into Elements Within the Video Itself • Video can be interactive with page content • Multiple interactive elements (video timelines) draw shoppers’ into info and features they’re interested in. 14 Page 14 Premium Video Services Offerings to Add-On 15 Page 15 Premium Services Add-Ons Premium Services You’ve Come to Expect • Syndication to dealer YouTube accounts. • Unlimited Syndication to dealer sites & major portals: • • 16 • AutoTrader.com, Cars.com, EveryCarListed, Vast, etc. • TubeMogul = a dozen video destination sites Additional SEO services • Microsites add another location for SEO, provide alternative vehicle selections and drive traffic back to your site • Video Site Maps help search engines find and list video. • Model-level video that’s non-VIN-specific can be deployed into dealer YouTube accounts to maximize traffic from general search criteria. Foreign language integration Page 16 Premium Services Add-Ons Facebook Video Inventory - Socialink 17 Automatically keep your inventory and videos in sync with latest inventory updates Connect your inventory to over 500 million* users Application easily installs on dealer’s existing Facebook page Not just a pop-up, but fully integrated into your Dealer Facebook page Page 17 Video in Display Advertising 18 Page 18 Video Display Advertising Bannerlink – Data Driven Rich Media Ad Unit • 300 + listings within each ad unit • Dynamic inventory updates • Listing video with music and voiceover • Optional Features Inventory Listing Filters Customizable button labels and calls-to-action 19 In-Banner Video Classic Bannerlink Demo Spanish version Non-Expandable Demo Page 19 Video Display Advertising Bannerlink Tier 2 Auto Solution • Display inventory for all participating dealers in single ad unit • Vehicle video for each listing • Inventory updated daily • Geo-targeted listing inventory based on Zip Code • Filter data by New/Used, Make, Model • Optional In-Banner Video • Dynamic messaging • Hits on All Major KPIs Low Funnel Activity Carousel Bannerlink Search Inventory Find a Dealer 20 Page 20 Video Display Advertising Consumer Engagement • • • • Typical rich media ad unit = 2.5% to 3.5%* Bannerlink average engagement rate = 14.8% Bannerlink average interaction time per campaign per month = 50+ HOURS Bannerlink click-through rate = .07% Dynamic Display advertising impacts prospects at all stages of the marketing funnel. Bannerlink provides the advertiser the ability to put their entire inventory in front of a user – IN PAGE. Bannerlink provides advertisers with a more qualified customer post click. Bannerlink Admin Demo 21 Page 21 Questions & Next Steps? 22 Page 22