Voice-over: how it impacts content marketing on social networks.

In today’s visual world, connection is essential. Technology brings us closer to each other and to the brands that surround and emerge around us. Social networks have evolved from being simple interaction platforms to powerful marketing and content creation engines. In this evolution, voice-over is a powerful tool to amplify the impact of videos and reach global audiences. It has gone far beyond its traditional use in film or television. It has become essential on video-dominant platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover how this tool enhances digital marketing efforts.

How video marketing benefits from voice-over

There is no doubt: social networks have accelerated the consumption of audiovisual content. According to a Cisco report from 2023, video will be the king of digital content in the world, accounting for 82% of Internet traffic. This confirms that video marketing is both the present and future of digital marketing.

Therefore, video marketing has become the heart of advertising campaigns on social networks. Voice-over, however, is its ideal companion. When combined with attractive images and a good script, it not only captures the viewer’s attention. It also makes the message clearer. All of this allows brands and creators to connect with diverse and global audiences.

Platforms like TikTok, with more than 1 billion monthly active users, has taken video to new heights. On TikTok, it is a common technique. It is used by both individual creators and brands to narrate their videos, add a personal touch, and convey a clear, engaging message. This has been so influential that other platforms, such as Instagram, have had to adapt, creating tools that mimic the TikTok format.

 

The current state of voice-over… and its future

This technique is present in various platforms and formats, to the point of adapting to the needs of current marketing strategies. And how? Here are some examples.

    • TikTok: users can add narrations to explain a recipe, tell a story or simply add humor to their posts. In fact, Ads that include voice over  generate 65% more trust among users (TikTok for Business, 2024).
    • YouTube: on YouTube, many content creators narrate tutorials, product reviews, or even personal stories.
    • Instagram Reels and Ads: Instagram is no slouch. Reels with voice-overs offer a richer and more personalized experience. Brands and influencers have taken advantage of this to present their products in a more relatable and authentic way.

 

Voice-over is becoming increasingly popular, and its future promises even more innovations. For example, AI and voice synthesizers. There are tools like Google Cloud Text-to-Speech and Amazon Polly, which make it possible to generate artifical voice. While these advances could make it more accessible and cost-effective for content creators it would not replace the warmth of real voices.

The emotion and authenticity that a real voice can convey remains an irreplaceable asset. Synthesized voices can be useful, but the human touch remains essential for creating emotional connections.

On the other hand, social networks will continue to optimize content personalization. It is likely that in the coming years, we will see platforms where the voice-over will automatically adjust to the user’s preferred language or tone, creating an even more immersive experience.

The advantages of voice-over in video marketing

Voice-over has become an indispensable tool to enhance video marketing on social networks. According to HubSpot (An, 2019), more than half of consumers reported that they want to watch more videos of their favorite brands. That’s right, over other types of content that companies may produce. By adding engaging and professional storytelling, videos not only capture more attention. They also improve message comprehension and increase content reach.

Here are three main benefits of incorporating this technique into your marketing strategies.

Improves SEO

One of its most prominent benefits is its ability to improve video SEO. Search engines, such as Google, prioritize audiovisual content that keeps users engaged. When a quality voice-over is added (recorded and edited in a space with good acoustics, for example), along with manual subtitles, videos tend to grab more attention and be watched all the way through. The result? An increase in user retention , therefore, search engine rankings (Keary, 2024).

Increased accessibility and comprehension

Voice-over significantly enhances accessibility and comprehension. People process information in different ways. Some prefer to read, while others understand the message better through audio. Combining subtitles with good narration ensures that a larger number of users can understand and enjoy the content.

Increased reach of the message

Not only does it help improve comprehension, but it also extends the reach of the message. It can be enjoyed by people from diverse cultures and speaking multiple languages, expanding the video’s potential reach. Nuances of language, tone, and style are essential to resonate with different types of audiences. Voice-over allows these details to be fine-tuned to create robust, quality audiovisual content for users.

 

Voice-over and video, an unstoppable duo for social networks

As you can see, it has gone from being a complementary technique to an almost indispensable part of social media and long-form video. Its ability to expand the reach of the message makes it a powerful tool for content creation. Are you building your career as a voice-over artist or content creator? We have something that will totally change the way you work –find out here what we’re talking about!

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