In the business world, video marketing has emerged as a potent and dependable tool for creating awareness and for engaging and educating prospects.

Even in B2B marketing, videos can play a pivotal role in pitching and promoting products or services to decision-makers.

The remarkable reach and profound impact of video marketing benefits all industries. Video content and its use in marketing are particularly well-suited for healthcare, as the medium allows the industry to reach decision-makers at the right time and place.

Videos offer crucial information that can assist B2B companies in making decisions that have a profound impact on thousands of human lives.

Here are the Top 2 benefits of video marketing in healthcare.

1. Video is a cost-effective way to create brand awareness and attain marketing goals

The B2B healthcare industry is highly competitive. An increasing number of companies are providing healthcare services or products to other businesses.

That takes several forms, such as pharmaceutical companies that sell drugs and equipment to hospitals and doctors, medical companies that outsource some of their manufacturing work, insurance companies that sell various types of employee insurance plans to employers, and businesses that outsource healthcare-related services like customer care and IT.

Whether you're a pioneer in developing new drugs or manufacturing state-of-the-art medical equipment, your organization's growth relies on connections. Unfortunately, you're unlikely to get many opportunities if the right people don't know you exist.

In today's cost-conscious environment, every service, regardless of the industry, needs prudent advertising. Traditional marketing events, such as tradeshows and healthcare expos, are becoming too expensive.

For you to be able to market your products and services effectively without breaking the bank, businesses must be aware of your existence. They also need to understand the value you offer; and they have to recognize your ability to outperform others.

Video marketing is a powerful tool for creating buzz around your product or service. Creating videos is easier than ever, and with a decent camera and templates, anyone can develop a compelling marketing video.

Even the biggest healthcare brands, such as Johnson & Johnson, Siemens Healthineers, Roche, and Medtronic, started small but reached the top partly due to effective marketing. Through various content marketing techniques, those healthcare businesses captured attention and trust.

Regardless of size, any healthcare organization can use video marketing to create brand awareness and expand reach.

Adopting video content introduces new marketing channels and enhances outreach on new platforms. Video marketing is cost-effective, providing higher exposure and better results than traditional methods.

And because many smaller B2B healthcare organizations can't match the budgets of larger companies, cost-effective video levels the playing field, allowing you the opportunity to achieve your marketing goals.

2. Data-driven, information-rich video marketing builds trust and generates high-quality leads

The promises and claims made by a healthcare vendor will have little impact on the audience if its marketing message lacks data support.

Moreover, avoiding reliance on generic video content is crucial. The strategic use of data in video marketing can effectively target high-quality leads, increasing the likelihood of conversion to paying customers.

Supplying valuable information enables executives to make well-informed decisions promptly. That's crucial because healthcare products or services sold to businesses often come with a higher price tag. Furthermore, business-to-business marketing typically involves longer sales cycles.

Prioritizing video marketing can assist healthcare vendors in B2B transactions to overcome trust barriers and foster enduring relationships.

Data-driven video marketing supports healthcare organizations in establishing credibility by transparently conveying their intentions to decision-makers. Leveraging customer data enables a clear understanding of the target audience, their pain points, needs, and preferred channels.

Such precise information about your B2B customers enables the creation of tailored videos, marketing strategies, and promotional campaigns for a more significant impact.

It's crucial to recognize that not all leads in B2B marketing are equal; numerous unqualified leads can deplete valuable time and resources. Data-driven video marketing aids in specifically targeting leads worth pursuing.

Finally, through customer research and data, B2B marketers can make informed decisions regarding the content that engages and converts a B2B buyer. For example, animation videos (which can be created for you by an animation company.) can explain new health equipment or healthcare plan—and help convince executives to make a quick decision.

Examples of Effective Healthcare Videos

The following healthcare videos highlight ways you can use video to educate B2B prospects.

Explainer Video

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries: New technologies and other are innovations introduced every week. It's nearly impossible for hospitals and healthcare professionals to keep tabs on the latest healthcare products and services.

Your product or service may be the most advanced and highly beneficial to patients, but they may not benefit if hospitals or doctors don't know how to use it.

Explainer videos can educate and enhance engagement with the audience. In most B2B transactions, decisions are made not by one, but by multiple people. An easily understandable explainer video on a medical product or service can even engage decision-makers with no medical knowledge.

Medtronic YouTube Channel


Medtronic, a medical equipment manufacturing company, uses its YouTube channel effectively. It uses videos to demonstrate and explain its latest products.

In addition, it incorporates company culture, educational videos, and customer testimonial video to engage its audience and bolster its online presence.

Livestreaming

That most social media platforms provide livestreaming services speaks volumes about the popularity of the format:

Why is livestreaming so popular? It allows attendees and viewers (through the comments section) to actively participate whenever necessary. Livestreaming boosts the exchange of ideas, which is of vital importance in the B2B healthcare industry.

CVS Health Live


This video was part of the company's live video series. It shows a panel of medical experts discussing the significance of clinical trials. The live video series was created to educate CVS partners and healthcare professionals.

The live discussion helped the company build trust with health experts and hospitals. Plus, by making the session live, the company helped ensure its message reached a wider audience.

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Every B2B healthcare organization should leverage the power of video marketing. The reasons are straightforward:

  • Video content effectively conveys your message to key decision-makers.
  • Videos contribute to building credibility and trust.
  • Video content facilitates sharing and collaboration with healthcare providers and experts.

Moreover, video marketing enables you to achieve all of those benefits across diverse platforms.

More Resources on Healthcare Marketing

The Future of Healthcare Marketing: Lessons for All Marketers

Medical Marketing in a Digital World: Content, Social Media, and Mobile

The Top Three Ingredients of a Smart B2B2C Marketing Strategy

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Cristian Stanciu is the owner, video editor, and post-production coordinator of Veedyou Media,a company offering video editing information and services to videographers, marketing agencies, video production studios, and brands all over the globe.

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