Here’s how it works! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Step 1: Review
At Media Corp we have a very strategic approach to helping you get your product into the hands of the buying public. But before we get to the process, we look at the following seven criteria to see if your product has what it takes to succeed. Take a moment to read through them and if your product fits, fill out the Submit Your Product form below and one of friendly staff will contact you with instructions on the next step.
Unique Selling Advantage
How strong is your unique selling advantage? Does your product do something different than anything else out in the marketplace? Will a consumer look at it and have a “wow” ; or “ah ha” moment?
Problem/Solution/Benefit Orientation
How well does your product solve a problem and provide a solution/benefit? DRTV buyers are impulse purchasers: If your product can solve an immediate problem, or improve a lifestyle, then they are more apt to buy. The bigger or more common the problem solved, the better!
Mass Appeal
Rate your product’s mass appeal. TV has the power to reach the masses. This is the strength of TV. However, with the proliferation of cable networks, certain niche categories have the potential to work (eg. Golf Channel).
Product Pricing
How attractive is your product’s price? Typically products under $100 are considered good short-form DRTV items. Products that sell for $29.95 are more accessible to the masses. Lower priced products are more of an impulse item. Well priced products leave the consumer feeling they just got a great deal.
Demonstrable
How demonstrable is your product? This is my favorite word from Billy Mays in the Pitchman show. Billy loved to use this word because it is so important for a DRTV item. The better the visual demonstration of the product, the greater the chance for success. Remember, the product is the star of the commercial and has to shine bright.
Believability
What is the believability of your product/solution? The consumer must see the product as credible. If people don’t believe it will work as advertised then they will not buy.
Easily Explained
Is your product easily explained? A consumer must be able to understand what the product does in a relatively short amount of time. A consumers ability to see your product demonstrated and quickly “get it”, will typically translate in to more sales. The old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, is why DRTV can be so successful in selling your product.
