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@sellanythingonline Hubspot is my go-to resource for learning about marketing #hubspot #digitalmarketingtips #learnmarketing #smallbusinessmarketing #spon #hubspotambassador

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Length · 11 May 2022
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Video #2154 · Speaker address

Explaining free marketing certification resourcefrom @sellanythingonline

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Overview

The creator explains the value of HubSpot Academy's free marketing certifications by first showing the course offerings on the website. She then appears on camera to list the types of courses available, highlights a charitable donation incentive for completing them, and provides a clear, three-step guide on how to sign up and pass an exam before a specific deadline to participate.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State a common aspiration
  2. 2Present a free solution
  3. 3Reveal an ethical bonus
  4. 4Provide an urgent, guided CTA

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Tutorial / How To
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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook · 55%

If you have ever thought about doing marketing certificates like these, you need to go to HubSpot Academy.

Visual hook · 45%

The video opens with a screen recording of a website displaying various marketing certification courses, with a finger pointing to different options. This immediately establishes the topic and captures the attention of viewers interested in marketing or career development.

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Hook template

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If you have ever thought about [desired goal or action], you need to go to [specific free resource].

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  • — If you have ever thought about starting a podcast, you need to go to Buzzsprout's free training hub.
  • — If you have ever thought about getting into investing, you need to go to Investopedia Academy.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

Directly addresses a viewer's pre-existing goal or desire to immediately qualify them and capture their attention, often paired with a visual representation of that goal.

Payoff

Creates a powerful sense of urgency by establishing a firm deadline, compelling the viewer to convert their interest into immediate action.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Value Stack Funnel

To guide a viewer from a general aspiration to a specific, urgent action by systematically layering value propositions, removing objections, and adding an emotional incentive.

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    The Authoritative Directive

    Presents a specific, branded solution as a direct and confident command, positioning it as the definitive answer to the viewer's aspiration.

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    The Value Proposition Barrage

    Rapidly lists the key features and benefits of the solution, emphasizing its breadth and comprehensiveness to establish overwhelming value.

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    The Altruistic Twist

    Introduces an unexpected, positive externality or charitable component tied to the user's action, adding an emotional and ethical layer to the incentive structure.

  4. 4

    The Barrier Breaker

    Proactively identifies and dismantles a common objection (e.g., time, cost, difficulty), making the decision to proceed feel low-risk and manageable.

  5. 5

    The Action Pivot & Roadmap

    Explicitly transitions from persuasion ('why') to instruction ('how') by providing a clear, simplified, step-by-step guide for the viewer to follow, removing all friction from the conversion process.

Themes

  • Professional development
  • Free resources
  • Online learning
  • Social impact

Techniques

  • Direct address
  • Call-to-action
  • Urgency

Post caption

Hubspot is my go-to resource for learning about marketing #hubspot #digitalmarketingtips #learnmarketing #smallbusinessmarketing #spon #hubspotambassador

Text overlays

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    YOU NEED TO

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    TO HUBSPOT ACADEMY

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    THEY HAVE FREE CERTIFICATIONS

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    ON EMAIL MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, PAID ADS, BUSINESS, EMAIL MARKETING,

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    ANYTHING THAT YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO LEARN ABOUT.

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    AND WHAT I'VE JUST FOUND OUT BY READING THEIR WEBSITE IS

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    FOR EVERY CERTIFICATION THAT YOU DO FOR FREE THEY WILL DONATE

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    $5 TO THE CLONTARF FOUNDATION.

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    MOST OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS ARE LESS

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    CAN DO IT AT YOUR OWN PACE.

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    SO IF YOU WANT TO UPSKILL HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO

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    CERT WEEK ENDS ON THE 13TH OF MAY SO I WOULD

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    DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Transcript

If you have ever thought about doing marketing certificates like these, you need to go to HubSpot Academy. They have free certifications on email marketing, social media marketing, paid ads, inbound marketing, anything that you've ever wanted to learn about. And what I've just found out by reading their website is that for every certification that you do for free, they will donate $5 to the Clontarf Foundation. Most of these certifications are less than four hours and you can do it at your own pace. So if you want to upskill, here is what you need to do. Create an account. I'll put a link in my bio. Start your certification course as soon as possible, and pass your exam before May 13. Best week ends on the May 13, so I would try and get one done as soon as possible.

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