Skype makes sense and I would imagine many will do it after screening for their safety. Video ads are another thing entirely.  
It's not cheap to find someone that can make a video worth watching, and it's a non-trivial amount of work for everyone involved. You also can't easily hide your face in a video, which most ladies seem to want to.

On hiding your face, see, the internet doesn't just forget. Everything winds up getting copied and re-hosted without anyone knowing. Why is this important? exit strategy. If you're a smart woman doing this, you likely have an exit plan in mind. It's also very likely that when they retire they'd like to keep their previous occupation from coming up, so faces and therefore video is incompatible with their endgame.

And really, more power to them.

FaceTime to keep me stoked about coming back, but have never done it before a first appointment with someone new.  There is mutual risk.  You may not like her, but she also may not like you.  

I have no problem providing this for my regulars, but for a new client it is different.  When using skype, and/or facetime you can still be recorded by the other party, so trust is a must.  If the provider blurs her face in all photos what is her incentive to video chat with you prior to booking?

Are you providing a tribute for her time, or is this just a free service to hopefully book more appointments?  

I would be concerned of having my privacy violated by a man who may have cruel intentions.  After being in this business for many years you try to be very cautious because not everyone is here to play nice.  I am sure if your whitelisted by several reputable providers you may have an excellent chance & you provide a contribution.  I have successfully utilized skype prior to booking, but I did receive a gift for my time.

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