Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for receiving image files, associated metadata, and promotional parameters; generating promotional videos based on the received image files, associated metadata and promotional parameters; and managing distribution and/or presentation of the promotional videos for retail clients and for generating promotional videos for retail clients; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for receiving image files, associated metadata, and promotional parameters; generating promotional videos based on the received image files, associated metadata and promotional parameters; and managing distribution and/or presentation of the promotional videos for retail clients and generating promotional video content for retail clients; Providing subscription-based temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for receiving image files, associated metadata, and promotional parameters; generating promotional videos based on the received image files, associated metadata and promotional parameters; and managing distribution and/or presentation of the promotional videos for retail clients and for generating promotional video content for retail clients; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for receiving image files, associated metadata, and promotional parameters; generating promotional videos based on the received image files, associated metadata and promotional parameters; and managing distribution and/or presentation of the promotional videos for retail clients and for generating promotional digital content for retail clients