Companies Are Hijacking YOUR Videos! | YouTube Advertising Views FIX

Companies are using your videos as ads but KZbin advertising views can be disabled quickly and easily. This video shows how to do it step-by-step.
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[@NickNimmin]

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[@NickNimmin]

Here are the main issues with this: 1. IF the ads running to your videos are being put in front of the wrong type of viewer that won’t respond well to your content. 2. Your content is being used as an ad without your permission and without you being compensated as the creator.

[@nighthawkpredatorwotblitzclanr]

YT doesn't care about that. They are all about making $$. Just saying.

[@tigranh47]

What if there is no such checkbox for my channel?

[@EckieOutdoor]

@@tigranh47 If you don't have an Ads-account linked to your channel, that option is not available, I could be wrong but I don't have Ads-account and don't see that checkbox either.

[@RealQuietOne]

​@@tigranh47There should be the option if you use the desktop version of KZbin Studio.

[@KiDmO365]

My second channel is getting hit with this but I do not have this button yet. Am I SOL til it shows up? I am assuming it unlocks with subs.

[@TinkerManMick]

I contacted youtube support about this, told them it was not right, and they told me ot was completely normal.. Thanks so much for making this video Nick!

[@ZdenkaDarula]

I actually missed this setting. Thank you so much for this video. I am very happy this popped up on my feed. I had this problem many times.... The majority of companies will try whatever even what you didn't agree on in the contract in the first place.

[@decodingyt]

I was getting huge amounts of views from this, yet there was no clear information regarding this on Google/KZbin. Thankyou so much for sharing this Nick! It's really helpful ❤️✌️

[@NickNimmin]

👊🤓

[@laughandlove77]

Super important point that wasn't made in the video: the setting to change this is only available to those who are in the KZbin partner program. It will NOT show up for you if you aren't in the YPP.

[@NickNimmin]

Correct.

[@mySeaPrince_]

That's why... I can't find it 🤯 What about this Invalid Traffic thing that is happening and YT taking people's money.

[@NickNimmin]

They are not taking money, if a view doesn't have an ad, neither the creator nor KZbin get paid. The invalid traffic is 100% a big issue that creators are dealing with right now without a concrete solution.

[@mySeaPrince_]

@@NickNimmin Could you do a video.. There's a suggestion that the Invalid Traffic thing is related to Policy Changes like the new KZbin Affiliate Programme... only in USA? Or more to the effect.. YT want people to stay on the platform... ...and don't want external links or anything done or said that guides them off YT. Seems all Social Media is getting "Corporate" and Narcissistic. another YT Policy Change... There's what's going on with the medical/health channel's... see Dr Eric Berg's latest video.. the thumbnail is him and tape on his mouth. As you know I've been learning about YT for several years... I've repeatedly seen established channel's get accused of something and demonetised without YT actually saying exactly what and where on a video they have done wrong.. AI replies to complaints even for really big creators. Then it getting "resolved"... But.. as far as I understand the Creator doesn't receive lost revenue even though advertising was on their videos. Which smells! I will set up at least one YT channel but it won't be the only platform... Everything I have filmed is not platform specific. Big problem I have is mobile phone upload speeds.. where I live is bad but not much better in town even at a café.. ps... I film at 1080 64gb = 2hrs~ Just bought yet another harddrive.. That's where costs addup ... There is one thing that has been really worth while.. finding some decent people around the world... 😻

[@yarrokon]

Thank you, I didn't see this setting and was wondering what was up!

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

Thank you so much Nick! I've noticed a few of my gaming videos are getting small amount of views from "KZbin advertising" in the past few months and I wasn't sure if it's someone selling my videos or something since I've seen other people's videos and even their artwork getting promoted as ads on KZbin when searching for videos. For some reason, this is happening even though I never linked a Google Ads account to my KZbin channel. I also got a direct message from someone on Twitter trying to promote themselves to advertise my content so it gave me an idea that they're probably one of the suspects (I never responded). If this practice is as scummy as it sounds, I'm glad you put this video out there for us. Hopefully we figure out why/how this is happening soon, if we don't know the answer to this.

[@CollinMichael]

Thanks for showing this! Been noticing ads as a traffic source and now I have a way to stop it.

[@mySeaPrince_]

Original Content Only declaration on upload... YT must stop all the content theft.. YT are quick to punish use of copyright music.. But not our content... There's many channels blatantly copying from other platforms & making money on YT.

[@Edward_Black_Rose_Geometry]

I noticed this yesterday and visited your channel to look for something about it. I almost wrote a comment under one of your videos but deleted it thinking you wouldn't read it. But you somehow read my mind and uploaded a video about this problem, thank you!

[@dreamER.86]

"I've been facing this issue, and this video couldn't have come at a better time. Your tips are practical and easy to follow. Thank you! Thanks, Nick!

[@TayajohMusic]

Thank you so much for this information! I just found out I had some videos used in advertising. I wanted people to use my content so this was exciting news for me!😃

[@HowToBuildYourOwnHome]

Thank you Nick! I just fixed our channel. It’s interesting how people can use our content for ads. We had people doing this. There is so much to learn. This quick tip was fabulous.

[@wenatplay]

Scary frustrating stuff 😡😖Thanks for making us aware and also how to fix it!

[@henrya8965]

Thank you for this! I actually saw advertising in the traffic source for one of my videos!

[@NickNimmin]

and thank you for the Super Thanks! 👊 🤓

[@SarahMJordan]

Thanks Nick. Glad you always have our backs

[@JenniferMarieVO]

WOW. Thank you so much for this video. I had no idea that this was even a thing people could do. I just checked my analytics, and on July 6, 2023, I had 3,500 views from KZbin Advertising. Less than a month later, my channel was hit with "invalid traffic", causing an 80-90% revenue reduction. This invalid traffic issue has since come and gone three times on my channel. (I'm in the trenches now). Can't help but wonder if it is related to that July 6, 2023 incident. What a disaster.

[@NickNimmin]

100% agree

[@JonnyShapland]

Thanks very much for this! I just noticed a company had started doing this and was panicking thinking it was going to ruin my channel and I had no control… 😅 This video saved the day!

[@AndrewK]

GREAT UPDATE NICK! I can now stop a certain company using my content as an ad -.-

[@KCHUSTLR]

Simple sweet to the point, subscribed , started my channel 6 months ago, your info is very helpful 👍

[@TheAwesomeFossum]

Nick! We need more videos covering this niche within this niche! "Quality of Life" fixes or tips like this! Please do more. This is PERFECT!

[@NickNimmin]

🤓 ✋

[@TheAwesomeFossum]

@@NickNimmin another good idea: start a mini segment covering what sites to use to help market people with specific skillsets to others, like lets say someone was really good with photoshop making thumbnails for youtube videos, where should that person go to market themselves the most effective & easiest way they can for side gigs. All relating back to skills creators learned as they grow. Fiverr can’t be the only option surely. Idk!

[@playingthemomgame]

This JUST happened to me and I had a really hard time finding out what was going on. This is the video I was looking for 2 weeks ago! 😆 Great video right to the point!!

[@Lolaizavlog777]

Thank you Nick for the update. I appreciate it!

[@MotifMusicStudios]

Appreciated! Super easy to follow!

[@Jworkoutstv]

Thanks man I was seeing this alot and getting frustrated but now i fixed it

[@CollinAbroadcast]

Good looking out! I wonder what the purpose of using other people's videos as advertising

[@TrixReact]

Potentially to reduce reach on someone’s videos. As I believe I am witnessing with my channel

[@bdriversims8230]

Thanks, Nick. You're always looking out for us.

[@NickNimmin]

👊 🤓

[@JumpyJolt]

Thank you Nick for explaining! I am a small channel and I started seeing a tiny amount of traffic coming from ads? What? I was clueless. Good video. You always cover the "unknown" of the YT abyss. This place can be scary of us little channels. 🤣

[@NickNimmin]

🤓 ✋

[@TheGamingShelf]

I didn’t even know you could do this! Thanks for the tip Nick. Fixed 👌

[@NickNimmin]

👊 🤓

[@RoadReality]

Your timing couldn't be better! I was researching this exact thing earlier this week because I saw it as a source of views, and some of the guys on Reddit said it was KZbin putting your video on their home page or something... but this makes more sense. [I figured the YT home page would just be a Browse source, can you clarify?] Thanks, Nick!

[@NickNimmin]

Yes, KZbin home is part of browse. If you type “KZbin traffic sources Google help pages” into Google they give explanations of all of the different traffic sources.

[@RoadReality]

@@NickNimmin Thanks, Nick! :D You're awesome!

[@owenvideo1]

WHOA!! Amazing heads up brother. Great video, thank you

[@NickNimmin]

My man!!!

[@WendyDewarHughes]

Thanks again for more great info.

[@hosteltravels]

Shout Out 2 You Nick from Chiang Mai, Thailand.... You inspire me, help me, and your videos are just plain cool. Thank you for this video and for the music that you provide for us growing content creators. You're a very talented man and I'm so grateful I found your channel. Be Well my Friend!

[@NickNimmin]

I appreciate that! 👊🤓

[@RustyGraffitiReviews]

Good looking out Nick! 👊🏽

[@_Jesuschristcares]

I love the way you use visuals and examples to help explain complex concepts, it makes it much easier to understand ❤😊✅

[@NickNimmin]

🤓 ✋

[@tinmaan]

Thank you Nick!! that is amazing information!! Just made the change. Thanks for all you do!👊

[@TheRealMrDigg]

Thanks for the easy to follow on screen example!!

[@AlyenasKitchen]

Thank you so much for helping me understanding this! I was seeing youtube advertising in my analytics and had no idea why. I checked the box and hopefully, it is fixed. 😊🌺🌷

[@TheNeatwork]

THANK YOU!! I was so confused.

[@PooDotStinkPants]

Thanks for this, we were surprised to find a couple.

[@itstechtime1]

Awsome content as always. Thank you!

[@infin8reactions]

Thanks for this info nick! You're my favourite educational channel when it comes to KZbin 😁👌

[@NickNimmin]

👊 🤓

[@RealQuietOne]

Thank you, sir. I never understood this, since I don't advertise my channel. I did as you suggested. I only had 54 views but at least I now know the reason why. Once again, thank you so much!

[@jwijwi]

Thanks a lot!!

[@SLYMobileGaming]

As always, great info! Thanks Nick! Lately I've seen this on my analytics, and I hope you can enlighten me on how can my videos (no commentary gaming walkthrough/gaming guides) are being used by these companies as ads though?

[@NickNimmin]

It could be that someone creating an ad campaign simply entered the wrong video URL. In other words, an error.

[@RocketQueen71]

😎👍 Thanks,Nick for the 4-1-1 !!!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

This just happened to me and then your video popped up. Thanks Nick!

[@NickNimmin]

Timing!

[@TerrestrialVibes]

Thanks Nick! Didn't know this was a thing till just now! Appreciate the tip! 🙏💙

[@NickNimmin]

Yeah, a lot of people are finding this in their traffic sources and it's causing a lot of confusion.

[@Farawaynow]

Thank you, I was surprised to see I had view from ads.

[@SoleEpochMultipod3592]

Thank you so much Nick for the heads up on that.

[@NickNimmin]

You bet! 👊 🤓

[@ContempoCoding]

Thanks, Nick! It was only 1, but still 1 too many!

[@SweetMagnoliaaHome]

Thanks a ton for sharing this!

[@NickNimmin]

No problem! 🤓 ✋

[@ForOurGood]

Helpful, thanks!

[@NickNimmin]

No problem!

[@LifeHackerMax]

Wow! This was very helpful information! I had this happen to me in the past but had no idea about the implications. Thank you do much for explaining it! Great video! 🤩🤩🤩

[@DrSevTalksMoney]

Thank you Nick.

[@pipecleanercraftsb]

Nick, I did get about 1.6K of these views just yesterday, but I don't understand it (it's my English). How were they able to use our videos in the first place? And why don't we get money for it? Or do we?... Thank you! Also, what are these "linked" accounts?

[@NickNimmin]

Interesting. To my understanding it’s not harmful but it’s shady since creators don’t get compensated for it being used that way.

[@pipecleanercraftsb]

@@NickNimmin "sampling" shorts is also shady, so many of my shorts get reuploaded and i can't even claim them...

[@Laiqul]

@@pipecleanercraftsb watermark it

[@NickNimmin]

If they are using the Remix feature, its because that's partn of the KZbin Shorts ecosystem and is allowed. If they are re-uploading, then that's not, and you can issue a takedown on those. Creators currently cannot claim ad revenue on Shorts or longs, so a Takedown is the only other avenue.

[@themmaspokesman]

@@pipecleanercraftsb you can prevent them remixing your content by choosing the option not too.

[@peachxtaehyung]

Thank you Nick! I'll check right now! Though I'm probably not the type of channel they would go to lol

[@MagicFlyinPotato]

Thanks for this Nick! I'm going to check into it and just click on the box anyway! 👍

[@windfeatherscreations]

Wow....thank you for the awareness!

[@NickNimmin]

🤓👊

[@BalanceRhythm]

Thanks for the info. I experienced this on November 1st and immediately changed the setting and it stopped. Found out the next day all of the traffic was from Vietnam. It will be interesting to see if this will negatively affect my channel with the algorithm. So far views are steady. Lower than a month ago but I had a very popular video at that time so maybe they're just reverting back to the mean.

[@FoodFunDiary]

Mighty thanks for this useful guide💜💜

[@freemansgarage]

I saved this video in my watch later playlist in case I need this information in the future. Thanks for making the video.

[@NickNimmin]

👊🤓

[@everythingwithlorbito]

Thank you Nick, wasn't aware of this very informative

[@Eric.Estrada]

THANK YOU!!! Someone is trying to sabotage my channel by running ads on irrelevant audiences throwing the content suggesting my videos for a loop.

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thanks for this. I have been noticing KZbin advertising as a traffic source on several of my videos lately. Does having this as a traffic source negatively effect my organic reach? It would certainly explain why some of my videos have been under performing lately, even though they have decent CTR and average vew duration, etc It's also really strange, because some of the videos being used for advertising are about homeless people... what the hell are they advertising?!

[@NickNimmin]

No it shouldn’t have an impact on reach. This is more about making sure companies are not using your stuff without compensation.

[@ErikKSwanson]

@@NickNimmin Thanks for the response. I certainly don't want people using my stuff without my permission., I'm not trying to get too tin foil hat on ya, but stick with me on this... if KZbin sees that someone is willing to pay for views on a particular video, then why would they give that video more impressions for free? I understand that YT wants to keep the viewer happy, but it's win/win for them. They can get paid to show a video as an advertisement, and still try to place it in front of the audience they think will enjoy it most. All the while KZbin is making money from the video, instead of having to split ad revenue from that same video. There is also the issue of the viewers coming from ads not watching the whole video and engaging with it, which will probably hurt the overall impressions the video gets. The spiffing brit did a video a while back demonstrating how ads could be exploited to take down a videos performance. The first time I ever noticed the YT advertising traffic source was also right when the associated video went from hundreds of views/day to single digit views/day. This might be a coincidence, but it seemed strange to have both things happen pretty much at the same time. When I contacted KZbin help last year about it, they told me there was nothing I could do to stop someone else from advertising my video.

[@PlanetImo]

Ah yeah - that's happened to me a couple of times. I have NO IDEA what they were using my random daily life vlogs to advertise. I had a spike in views and gained some subs from the extra traffic, but obviously no revenue from advertising, because apparently my vlogs WERE the advertisements. No idea what for though!

[@YesYouCANPlayGuitar]

Thanks Nick!

[@frankmckinley1254]

Wow I needed this video, THANKs.👍

[@NickNimmin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AhmadSubandiOfficial]

Thanks for the explanation

[@NickNimmin]

No problem! 🤓👊

[@ErikKSwanson]

Do you have any idea how long it takes for the check box to stop allowing my videos to be used as ads? I did it Friday, but I’m still seeing “KZbin Advertising” as a traffic source this morning. I posted a YT Short yesterday and within the first 30 minutes started getting “KZbin Advertising” traffic. This is most definitely effecting my video performance - average view duration for “advertising” views is 1/4 the overall view duration… plus I imagine that my “swiped away” stat is being influenced by this as well. I contacted YT help, but they’re not actually helpful and told me I need to contact google ads. A quick search on Reddit, and a few YT videos indicate that this is a known exploit that nefarious people use to sabotage other’s channels. Considering the email threats I got last year from handing out some copyright strikes, I don’t think it’s a stretch to think someone is intentionally trying to yank my videos as soon as they’re posted.

[@NickNimmin]

I would expect there to be some residual views from that traffic source if say a campaign was already underway. Its possible that the block works for future campaigns when someone attempts to add your video URL to their campaign.

[@ErikKSwanson]

@@NickNimmin thanks. I’ll keep an eye on it, and hope it resolves itself soon.

[@VillageINSIDER92]

@@ErikKSwanson whats update? When your video stop by check ✅ in settings, after which time it fixed ?

[@Toriqu]

I really appreciate you for this information!!Everyone should knwo this. It's a shame that KZbin made it as a default option that my work could be exploited by a random company and this even can ruin my channel's algorithm. Right after I checked this option and the views from one of my video suddenly stopped rising. The next day I realized all of the views were coming from India. I cannot even imagine what could happen if I didn't watch your video. Thank you

[@alexanderl9721]

I've experienced this recently with my videos. Thanks.

[@TubeDecoders]

Hi nick....as i m also content creator...your valuable knowledge helps me alot❤u are reaallly great

[@simple_naildesigns]

Thank you!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. It would be useful to know what the full details are to this. On one side, you are getting more views which is welcome and may introduce people to your channel. But what does this look like on the other side? Are you really being taken advantage of? More info is needed to know if this is actually something that should be turned off.

[@NickNimmin]

If a someone is using your videos for advertising they are avoiding compensating someone for making the content, which is taking advantage of you as a creator IMO. That’s the issue.

[@ElementalSoundWorks]

Wow, I was completely unaware of this! Not sure if it is related, but I was having great, consistent views for days on end. Then after getting the Advertising views (September 6th), my views went down (not a lot but a good bit after being so consistent). I am aware this can happen anyway so could just be a coincidence though. Thanks for the heads up! I can't say I'm not curious to see how my one of my videos was used as an ad in the first place lol.

[@EsotericGateway]

Omg literally me. I recall seeing somewhere that external ads do affect the natural algorithm of one’s channel. I’m experiencing this now and it seems to be on going problem with my views 😤

[@CDReimer]

I've seen "KZbin Advertising" in the live view after posting a video. I don't see it in the analytics report.

[@ChocolateManInThailand]

Damn...Thanks Nick! Had no idea!

[@NickNimmin]

Hey man! Yeah, to opt out it just takes a minute to do.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks Nick… you always have our backs ♥️🤗☕️

[@NickNimmin]

👊 🤓

[@GeologyDude]

Good video thx!

[@inzu_shorts]

How to use remix green screen features in India ?

[@NickNimmin]

Does being in India make a difference?

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

thank you!!

[@spyderthread]

That's good to know, thank you! I just started getting a few of these. Unfortunately the option to disable them doesn't seem to be there in my account settings. Could this be because I'm not monetised yet?

[@NickNimmin]

Yes, you are correct.

[@emslifejourney]

Thank you sir for this very useful information ❤

[@NickNimmin]

My pleasure! 🤓👊

[@TheCreatorClassroom]

Awesome thanks Nick

[@NickNimmin]

My pleasure.

[@DomAZ]

Thanks for sharing, I was not aware of that. I have only 5 views but I follow your advice. By the way I love the crazy video.

[@NickNimmin]

Thanks 🤓

[@MyCraftyStyles]

Thanks for sharing your tips 😊🎉.

[@NickNimmin]

My pleasure 😊

[@AllanLetsPlay]

Thank you for the video I just saw that on some of my videos I don't see that option

[@NickNimmin]

The option will become available once you're in the KZbin Partner Program.

[@AI_Creates_]

Thanks you.!

[@CookingandCalm]

Thanks so much for this. Long shot, but could this be a factor in the ‘invalid traffic’ issue some of us are facing? (Not doing anything dodgy and a very small creator so it’s a complete mystery). I couldn’t see that link in my analytics so I’m guessing it’s not happening to me, but I’ve turned off the option all the same. Really appreciate the help you’re giving us all. Thanks again

[@NickNimmin]

It is one of the action tasks Roberto Blake was mentioning for the Invalid Traffic issue on Twitter/X in the last 48 hours.

[@CookingandCalm]

@@NickNimmin oh that's interesting. I turned it off last night when I saw your video (I'm in UK) and when I've got up this morning my invalid traffic banner has gone!🎉 Who knows if it was that, or if it will return, but it's such a relief. Thank you again for everything you're sharing and I really appreciate your taking the time to reply.

[@NickNimmin]

oh nice!

[@syeda017]

Thank you Nicke

[@AIAspirationOdyssey]

Nick, you are amazing thank you, friend

[@NickNimmin]

👊🤓

[@WattoPhotos]

Very useful to know.

[@IBSaurabh]

Hi Nick, from Past couple of weeks views on both my longform as well shorts videos have dropped significantly. I didn't know what was happening, my analytics were far different from what they used to AVD CTR everything, and i kept wondering if YT is somehow showing my videos to the wrong audiences. Same videos were performing far better on FB & instagram, where i have significantly less followers. After watching your video, i found out i was getting views from YT advertising. Could that be reason why my views disappeared all of a sudden? I have so many haters lol could be that someone was showing my videos to the wrong type of audiences on purpose.

[@NickNimmin]

Likely not, unless there is some scale to the Advertising views or you've been using the Promotion tab to promote content.

[@sharkscrapper]

My feelings are hurt, nobody is stealing my videos for advertising 🤣 Seriously Nick, thanks for the info - I'll keep an eye out for this. Sharky

[@RCInsiders]

😂😂

[@PolusLofi]

LOL

[@KarenColeUKLawyer]

Great info ❤

[@Pizza_Soda]

Nick, your camera is incredible

[@NickNimmin]

Thanks. It's a Sony A7Siii with a 24mm 1.4 GMaster lens.

[@Pizza_Soda]

@@NickNimmin Oh okay. Thanks

[@retox44]

Thanks for the explanation. Unfortunately my channel doesn't appear to have that button (it only has one about allowing clips.) The extra rub for me is that KZbin already doesn't let me monetize the videos that they are apparently letting be used for ads. Which makes complete sense when you consider that this all boils down to greed and exploiting other people's content.

[@NickNimmin]

You need to be in the KZbin Partner Program to get that setting.

[@OrigamiFoldingPRO]

@@NickNimmin So anyone can use our videos for advertising if we are not yet in the partner program. This is exploitation of our content and we have no control over it.

[@k41zen12]

Hey Nick, great video as always. I don't see this option in my YT studio but am seeing views from it. Is it because I'm not monetized yet?

[@NickNimmin]

Yes, you need to be in the KZbin Partner Program to access the option.

[@glovlog]

❤ Thanks for SHARING