Short-Form DRTV

Direct response television, or DRTV, employs a fairly consistent set of proven sales techniques. Tim Hawthorne elaborates on these in great detail in his groundbreaking book, The Complete Guide To Infomercial Marketing. What you'll see below are illustrations of companies that have moved direct response tactics online -- some more successfully than others. You'll also see examples of TV creatives and remarks by industry insiders.

Short-Form is the industry term for shorter DRTV executions. Commonly known as spots, short-form DRTV creatives typically run 30, 60, or 120 seconds to accommodate the ad blocks that TV stations sell. As direct response video moves online, a given clip's duration need not be exact. But conventional wisdom tells us that online sales videos should be quick and on message.

Pop Tent

Pop Tent

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Global Premier Teaser

2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Global Premier Teaser

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Tivo Interactive Advertising

Tivo Interactive Advertising

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The Shedd Aquarium Fantasea Show Spot

The Shedd Aquarium Fantasea Show Spot

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Cash4gold SuperBowl Ad w/ MC Hammer & Ed McMahon

Cash4gold SuperBowl Ad w/ MC Hammer & Ed McMahon

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Snuggie Two Minute Spot

Snuggie Two Minute Spot

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To Our Leaders: Give Us 100% Clean Electricity in 10 Years

To Our Leaders: Give Us 100% Clean Electricity in 10 Years

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ABC News interviews A.J. Khubani from Telebrands

ABC News interviews A.J. Khubani from Telebrands

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DMA 2008

DMA 2008

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DRTV Heaven: As Seen On Response TV

DRTV Heaven: As Seen On Response TV

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