Menu Close

The Infomercial – A Brief Definition of the Infomercial Format

Who Did That Media? Voice Over / Audio / Video News blog image

Infomercials are hard sell, direct response TV commercials that usually last between 15 and 30 minutes. This is called long-form advertising, and is used for products that can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. Infomercials that are up to two minutes long are known as short-form commercials, and usually come with a price tag under $20. This type of advertising is also known as paid programming, with a disclaimer preceding it using language like “the following is a paid advertisement for XYZ brand.” Infomercialsalways ask for a sale, and are a prime example of the AIDA model.

Read full article here.

Need fresh video creative or voice talent?

Click here to learn more about Who Did That Media and how we can help you or contact us today to discuss your marketing needs: