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Local Video Marketing – Owning Your Patch in the North East

  • drawmedia
  • Jun 4
  • 2 min read

You’re not trying to win the whole country.

You’re trying to win your patch: Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Teesside.


That’s why “local video marketing” is such a big opportunity. Most generic national content won’t hit the mark the way something clearly made for your area will.


Why local beats generic

When potential customers see:

  • Familiar streets, accents and locations

  • References to places they know

  • Real local businesses like theirs featured

…it instantly feels more relevant and more trustworthy.


Local video content:

  • Cuts through the noise of generic marketing

  • Shows you understand the North East, not just business in theory

  • Helps you become the “go‑to” locally, not just another name online

People like doing business with people who “get” where they’re from.


Ideas for local‑focused videos

Here are some simple ways we bring your local area into your video content:

  • Film on recognisable streets or landmarks where appropriate

  • Mention “North East”, “Newcastle”, or specific towns in your intros or titles

  • Talk about seasonal factors that affect local businesses (tourist season, match days, events, etc.)


Make it easy for locals to find your videos

A little bit of basic optimisation goes a long way:

  • Use location keywords in titles and descriptions (e.g. “Dental Practices in the North East ”)

  • Add location tags where platforms allow it

  • Post in local Facebook groups, LinkedIn communities or business networks (sensibly, not spammy)

  • Collaborate with other local businesses so you appear in each other’s audiences

The more you show up in local feeds and search results, the more you become the default option.


Want to become the stand‑out video presence in your local area? Let’s build a local‑first video plan around your patch of the North East.



 
 
 

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