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Promo video ideas and how-tos
Ideas, how-tos and scripts for short promo videos on Reels, TikTok and Shorts: what to post, how to shoot it with your phone, and what to put on screen.
Holiday promo ideas for local businesses: a 2026 posting plan
A 2026 holiday posting plan for local businesses: the dates for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and more, with a video idea for each week.
How to make a restaurant promo video that fills tables
A guide to restaurant promo videos for Reels, TikTok and Shorts: what to promote, how to shoot food on your phone, what to put on screen and when to post.
12 happy hour promotion ideas, each with a 15-second video
Twelve happy hour ideas for bars, restaurants and cafés, each with the words for a 15-second promo video you can post on Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
Real estate listing videos: what to show in 15 seconds
Listing videos from the photos you already have: the four every listing needs, the shot order, the words on screen and the fair housing rules to know.
10 Reels ideas for salons, barbershops and spas
Ten short video ideas that fill your book: openings today, seasonal looks, new services, gift cards, real reviews and more, with the words to put on screen.
How long should a promo video be? 15 vs. 30 seconds
For local business promos on Reels, TikTok and Shorts, shorter usually wins. When to make 15 seconds, when 30 is worth it, and how many words fit on screen.
No photos? How to make a promo video with words alone
No photos or footage? When a text-only promo video beats photos, how to write words that carry it, and five scripts to start from.
Want a script to start from? Browse the templates.