Fast Forward Stories FAQs
What can I brand on the videos? How?
The image that shows before a video plays is called a thumbnail. We develop creative treatments from subscriber logo, graphics and company info. On approval, we produce the thumbnails (1 for each video) and apply them to the library.
The image that shows up after play is complete is called a 'brand overlay' or 'call-to-action graphic.' We'll develop those along with thumbnails. You can also create your own graphic (1280x720 PNG) and send it to be applied.
How do I customize my library?
You fill in a web form with your brand information. Provide text and graphics (logos, pictures, background images). We'll create the required graphics and apply them to your library. Yes, you'll get proofs. Yes, we'll revise them. Yes, we'll update them for you if something changes.
Can I put the videos on my web site?
Yes. We provide web import files with written articles and the video embed codes for your library. Formats include plain text for easy copy/paste, a Wordpress import file, and HTML code for an easy one-page library. Post all of them, or some of them - you're in control.
Can I share the videos on social media?
Yes - 3 different ways.
Subscriptions include video ‘teaser’ files (15-second shorts — your brand/URL) for upload.
Subscriptions also include animated GIF ‘teaser’ files.
Your Website posts (from web import) can be shared on social media.
Video URLs can be pasted into social-media networks.
Everyone on your team has access to your video sharing portal - a web page with your whole library. Each video has 1-click social sharing buttons.
They can also just paste the video URL into posts or tweets.
Can I send the videos in email?
Yes. We create embed links automatically, with custom links for most of the major email marketing platforms.
These insert the correct thumbnail into email messages, and link to the landing page you choose.
For desktop email - just right-click on any video. Select "Copy link and thumbnail" - then paste into your email message.
Can I tweet an individual video, with my branding?
Yes. And it plays right in the page with the tweet. Your logo & customization details pop up at the end, and the window is linked to your URL.
Do these play on mobile devices? Tablets?
Yes. Single videos (sent as a link, or on a web page) are best.
Is this HTML5?
Yes. Auto-switching, device sensing. Flash where the device supports it, for now. Global content distribution network backing it all. Amazing technology.
Can We Get The Video Files?
Teaser files — short, fully-branded-for-you — in both video and GIF formats are included with subscriptions. Full-length video files are not.
Can We Put The Videos On YouTube?
You can host the teasers on YouTube. Marketing-grade video hosting of the full-length videos on Wistia is included in subscriptions. (Full-length videos are not available for YouTube upload.)
How Do You Secure Subscriber Data?
We are fully PCI compliant; we don't handle or store customer financial information directly. The subscription platform, Recurly, has top-notch security to keep your information safe. (Recurly is the subscription platform used by LinkedIn and thousands of other companies.)
How do I change my billing information?
Go to https://fastforwardstories.recurly.com
Enter your account email address on the bottom (first time only)
You’ll get an email with a “reset password link.”
Set up a password for yourself.
The next screen will include an “Update Billing Information” button.
If you've gone through this before, just log in and change your information.
How Do I Cancel My Subscription?
Call (888) 618-9088 or email help@fastforwardstories.com to cancel. We'll stop your subscription renewal. Your video library will be deleted at the end of the period, and the videos will stop working. We'd appreciate knowing what we can do to keep your business, of course!
Where Can We Get Help?
Email help@fastforwardstories.com.
Or give us a call - (888) 618-9088 - during Pacific time business hours.