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Case study

Victron Energy filled the video gap on Amazon,
in 9 languages and 12 countries.

For a highly technical brand, explanation is everything, and video explains what text cannot. SAWA took on the localisation of the video production end to end: from translation and embedded text to feedback rounds and go-live on the marketplaces of North America and Europe.

Victron Energy
Energy · technical brandAmazonVideo localisationContent services by SAWA
language versions
9
language versions
translated from the English master, text embedded in the video
countries live
12
countries live
fully integrated on the marketplace
regions
2
regions
North America and Europe
approach, from translation to go-live
1
approach, from translation to go-live
fully coordinated by SAWA
The challenge

Without video, competitors take the best spots

On Amazon, video is one of the strongest drivers of engagement and conversion. Victron Energy had a strong, technical range but lacked the video to present it well on Amazon. As a result, competitors with video took the premium advertising spots, and the brand could not show its promotional material directly on its product pages.

  • Less visible

    Competitors with video took the premium advertising spots.

  • Less engagement

    Product pages without multimedia hold visitors less well.

  • Weaker brand presence

    Next to brands with video, a highly technical brand came across less strongly.

  • Fragmented per country

    Every country and language had its own approach, with no coherence.

The approach

From translation to go-live, in one hand

SAWA took an active role in the video production: we did not just translate the copy, we embedded the localised text directly into the videos. That made them market-ready and visually optimised before launch. We then put them live in every country and gave sales and distribution direct access, also for use beyond the marketplaces. All services →

  1. 01

    Align

    Working with the video creators to match the content to Amazon's specifications.

  2. 02

    Translate

    AI-supported translation, proofread by professional native speakers.

  3. 03

    Embed

    The translated text embedded directly in the video, not added on top.

  4. 04

    Refine

    A structured feedback loop on font size, positioning and timing until it looks sharp.

  5. 05

    Go live

    Live across 12 countries on the marketplace, and directly available to sales and distribution.

The results

From an empty video slot to a brand with a picture everywhere.

The same product page, with and without video. The brand now appears in every language and country in the places it belongs.

Without video
SponsoredCompetitor
No video
With localised video
SponsoredYour brand
Text in the local language9 languages
One English master, nine translated versions, twelve countries
English master video
NLNederlands
DEDeutsch
SVSvenska
FRFrançais
ESEspañol
ITItaliano
PLPolski
PTPortuguês
HUMagyar
9 translated versions with on-screen text
12 countries across North America and Europe, sharing languages between them (English and Spanish serve several countries)

See it for yourself

Real videos from the project: product stories with on-screen text in the local language, in 16:9 and 1:1 for the different spots on the marketplace.

NederlandsSmartShunt· 16:9
SvenskaOrion XS· 16:9
DeutschVRM· 1:1
SvenskaEkrano· 1:1
  • Video campaigns across two regions

    The brand launched promotional videos and filled the content gaps on the Amazon marketplaces in North America and Europe.

  • Partners and distributors equipped

    High-quality video tailored to local consumers, directly available to sales teams.

  • More awareness and engagement

    A stronger front end on the Amazon listings, more brand awareness and more engaged visitors.

  • Stronger brand loyalty

    Localised, high-impact visual storytelling in every consumer's own language.

  • A scalable content strategy

    The brand is ready for the next digital trends, with a method that repeats.

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Key takeaways

What makes good localisation work

  1. 1

    Active involvement in localising the video production gives a seamless process, from translation to go-live.

  2. 2

    AI-supported translation, proofread by professional native speakers, secures the quality.

  3. 3

    A structured feedback loop on font size, positioning and timing makes the difference between good and polished.

  4. 4

    Collaboration with international stakeholders is the key to fast execution across regions and languages.

  5. 5

    Localised video strengthens brand presence and drives engagement in a competitive e-commerce environment.

Vincent Pieters
In their words
“SAWA understands us and opens up new growth markets. They've expanded our worldwide presence on marketplaces and helped grow our revenue everywhere.”
Vincent Pieters · Director eCommerce, Victron Energy
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Victron Energy case study: video in 9 languages on Amazon in 12 countries · SAWA