YouTubers Sold Out. Again.

[@LogicallyAnswered]

Hey guys, another high effort video here, took about 400 hours to make :) Be sure to let KZbin know that you'd like to see more videos just like this by watching the full video and sharing!

[@spde]

Geez, the effort here shows though - this is so fluid!!

[@nightking8490]

Indeed,looks like it and it is for all videos. Editing videos is a hard task which big KZbinrs with millions of subs outsource to their friends or some outside agency. if you are doing all editing alone, then you must be some nerd in sitting in front of PC while eating Cheetos in a dark basement of your house.

[@gabrielgarcia7554]

Your video quality has improved so much and the amount of research you covered is amazing. To do this without sponsors and to post regularly is honestly incredible. I work in the tech industry and I have learned more about it from you than from my own job lol. Thanks again.

[@thevillager8339]

I can almost feel the dedication seep through the screen

[@Gluonz]

You spelled “sponsorships” wrong at 12:23

[@nightking8490]

Props to Hari for not selling his soul to mislead his viewers.

[@kalpits5691]

Bro have u used better help? johnny harris recommends it!!and it is the worst app to look for therapist!! I signed up for my therapy and there were all sketchy people!!they were saying they had phd but they didn't even know slightest bit of counseling!!i felt like I was talking to a robot who has script in front of him/her

[@foam3132]

@@kalpits5691 not every sponsorship is gonna be a hit. Just look at those KZbinrs who actually had good intentions but fell into the trap of Established titles. Besides that, has he promoted any obvious scams? I'm genuinely asking as I haven't seen he promote any obvious scams yet

[@commissarf1196]

Not that we know of at least, if he does, that he would lost his credibility. I use to watch Jake Tran because of the informative nature of his video (just like Hari). Though unlike Hari, because of the reputational damage done by his choice of sponsor, the expose done by other KZbinrs, amongst other things, he'd (Jake Tran) lost all credibility in my eyes, so I'd stopped watching him. Let's just hope that Hari won't follow in his footsteps.

[@kalpits5691]

@@foam3132 arey he says himself he has been using it for past how many months or years i forgot.i commented in his every video please don't take this sponsorship!! I wrote "I trusted you and started using it but only lost the money without any good results". But he still continues with that shitty app. If he had used that he would have known how fake those therapist were!! U can try urself.i don't want to discredit or bring down anyone but i was so pissed with that thing.the one i trusted most recommended me the most sketchy application

[@chandlerbing7570]

Can't wait for this comment to age poorly

[@theheavenlynut]

I really don’t get why this channel isn’t at a higher viewing point than it currently is. Your videos are informative and to the point. Please never stop.

[@chandlerbing7570]

One word Censorship

[@cridr]

because of videos like these :)) .. trending is nou only about views is also about what "the argoritm" ..read google sees as profitable .. aka more money from ads ..

[@GroovyVideo2]

shadow banned

[@RedBadGaming]

​@@GroovyVideo2Shadow banned like it's nothing, sponsored by KZbin.

[@pranavdeshpande4942]

It will grow slowly.

[@6stringbeats397]

When ever money is involved people can really show you their true selves.

[@hinkhall5291]

I like how people think one can only sell out when high amounts of money are involved or only for certain professions. Almost everyone sells out, and they do it all the time. Are you working for yourself, doing exactly what you want OR are you doing something you barely tolerate but don’t love and not on your own terms and are you making someone else much richer, if its the latter… guess what? You too sold out … and you probably sold out for a lot less than these KZbinrs.

[@junyaiwase]

That’s human nature for you

[@polor__]

And a lot of people are tricked into doing things they think is ok for money by someone

[@Coolvids-jq8tg]

I completely agree with you and it’s very sad. I’ve seen how money has gotten involved with my favourite hobby and it’s ruined it.

[@Kevin-oj2uo]

​@@junyaiwasethat's not human nature , money did not exist before and we still thrive. I am not saying we should get rid of money but money is not human nature

[@allnamesaretakenful]

People should stop watching KZbinrs that use questionable sponsors. If they are going to take the money and push it on their audience, then it better be legit. Not holding them accountable is why things are so bad.

[@cryptocontroller5585]

I really liked watching Jake Tran’s video it is very informative but since the crypto shit happened he started sponsoring scams. One time he was talking about casino and how you lose in it then in the sponsorship panel he will tell you to join an online casino. It’s funny as hell but on the same time I see so many viewers who were confused. It gives you cognitive dissonance to the point that the viewers think he has become one of the evil ones that he talk about.

[@TheBooban]

@@cryptocontroller5585I think there are many people out there who will fall for the dumbest scams and you just can’t save them.

[@bolsa3136]

He doesnt care. Him self said so. Hes not a role model, hes doing his money.

[@intelxio]

This is exactly why i stopped watching jake tran bc of all the shitty and shady scams he advertises

[@Da.Liar-Pig]

Best way to ignore it (if the content creator didn't have a controversial background) is just to skip it

[@Borzah]

30,000 is insane for a sponsorship video😮

[@stoningupper]

A smart chain that's "the future" based on a memecoin (really a shitcoin) will make insane profits after paying for many sponsorships when it inevitably rugpulls. Not if, when. It will rugpull, otherwise how would they profit? I'm not an anti or a fudder, I just hate scams.

[@JohnDlugosz]

My first thought is that it might have been in tokens, not actual money.

[@snooganslestat2030]

People like the Kardashians can get in the 6 figures for posting 1 tweet FFS. I think people need to stop being so influenced by 'celebs'.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Capitalism is a hella of a thing

[@sixstringedthing]

What's insane(ly clever) is how they kicked off with "Hey, so you know how FTX collapsed and everybody got scammed?" before immediately proceeding to spruik their "charitable" shitcoin. There's definitely an element of the Nigerian Prince self-selecting scam going on there. Like, if you read that pitch and still thought "sounds legit, I'll reach out to them for more info" then you just filtered yourself into a group of potential "pumpers" for a very obvious pump-and-dump. And yes, it's almost certain that a substantial portion of that "30k" would be in tokens, not cash. Because of course you want to get the pumpers personally invested in your scheme, it makes them less likely to bail out when they realise it's a scam.

[@CalvinSwine-c6p]

Bro the moment you told us the amount that you could be earning if you did accept these sponsorship, I just hit the like button straight away. Hats off to you man!

[@siddharth-gandhi]

Man need a video on how tf do these advertisers have SO much money that buys them this much power.

[@LogicallyAnswered]

Well, the bottom line is that advertising on KZbin is really profitable. High ROI

[@DrGumskratch]

​@@LogicallyAnsweredWell I personally don't know anyone who bought a product/service from KZbin sponser section lol

[@good-tn9sr]

@@DrGumskratchi have for Surfshark vpn and some other good shit

[@TheBooban]

@@good-tn9srI’ve been thinking of a vpn too. I currently don’t use one as I never felt I needed one. But maybe I should. Dunno which.

[@Yogesh-kr7bo]

​@@TheBoobanuse mullvad vpn it's actually safe and secure

[@kevlems]

I am shocked at how good the quality is. Damn good job, man.

[@LogicallyAnswered]

Thanks bro!

[@Cryptic_Chai]

Big balls on making this video openly. Respect.

[@thevillager8339]

I can understand how tempting it is to take sponsorships from the highest bidder, but it is how the question of sponsors are treated, that tells you who truly cares about their audience, and who's just using their cmunity for all their worth.

[@sd-ch2cq]

Exactely. I don't begrudge creators making an extra buck by taking on some sponsors, and i understand you'll usually have a very limited supply of sponsors (especially if your channel is small). But it's always very obvious when a creator simply went for the highest bid and doesn't jive with the product _at_all_

[@atharvtyagi3435]

The money a creator earns from ad revenue is very less than they get by sponsoring a certain product in one of their videos.

[@LogicallyAnswered]

True

[@Mr.Anyfev]

it explains why Hamza advice beginner youtubers to not rely too much on sponsorship. He started entrepreneur before youtube

[@anomalyldn]

This one here “converted me” from a “viewer” to a “subscriber” 👏🏾👏🏾 All I ask is that you don’t let the money/clout ‘corrupt you’ as it did with so many others in your field

[@spde]

The literal honesty in this video from the jump! 😁✌️ This is why I keep coming back for this. I think the reality of your audience being the product is something that cannot be ignored, but we all need better financial education to be able to counteract the effect of paradoxical relationships...

[@LogicallyAnswered]

Transparency and honesty is key!

[@TheLeadAttorney]

Who the hell edited this video?! Jeez. Amazing.

[@thorrunarsson4665]

Hari - Production quality is through the roof mate! It’s fun to see you progress on your KZbin journey, and refreshing to see someone willing to stand up for quality of content on this platform. Keep it up! 🙏

[@fluesque]

I love these high quality channels like this one but it makes it more impressive that you choose to not be blinded by the profits like other good channels

[@Asphaedeus]

That speed, logan paul, and jake tran animation is actually pretty cool lmao.

[@rippedandreadyy]

For an extra million a year I can’t even blame em I didn’t realize they were getting paid like that

[@darius2640]

if you watch on pc there is an add-on called sponsor block, its like ad block but for ads built into the video, its a game changer, i love it

[@rayganparksmitchell]

8:04 Those three weird red thing that appear near the woman make me uncomfortable.

[@skyMcWeeds]

Thank you for not becoming a sellout, only very few informative.youtubers out there remaining the others have been tainted

[@DYWYPI]

I'm not sure if I buy the "production value" thesis here. It seems to imply that the only justification for a creator monetizing their work is if they're a massive channel like Mr Beast, capable of pulling in major sponsors that can cover lavish industry productions, and all smaller channels ought to simply be in it for the love of the game as a hobby, without any expectation to make anything back - an attitude already present in a lot of creative industries. There's nothing wrong with having it only as a hobby, but there's also nothing wrong with recognizing that "I have to eat and the time I spend doing this is time I'm not spending freelancing as a video editor" is also a production expense.

[@yufeng1707]

I've followed this channel ever since you were below 100k subs. I'm so glad I stuck around. You stick to your guns and bring us content that others don't dare to.

[@LogicallyAnswered]

I really appreciate the long term support bro!

[@PhilipMurphy8Extra]

Finally a KZbin video that points out the bad of sponsorships, In most causes they serve to annoy the viewers rather then helping it.

[@calyodelphi124]

I mentally run any sponsor through a few tests when a KZbinr pitches a sponsor segment to me: 1. Is the sponsor relevant to the channel's content? Examples of this include ElectroBOOM's regular sponsor Keysight, or some of the sponsors of The Linux Experiment (he personally vets his sponsors to make sure they are all relevant to his viewers' interests and/or needs as FOSS users; I've literally learned about some neat new products and services that are out there tailored specifically towards users who care about not getting corporately screwed over), or the various PC hardware sponsors of Linus Tech Tips, GamersNexus, and JayzTwoCents. 2. Is the sponsor something that the channel's host is personally invested in to enough of a degree that the sponsor's failure would financially hurt the host? A big example of this is Nebula, as the failure of the Nebula streaming service will have a HUGE impact on all of the channels that advertise it since they all also exist ON Nebula. Framework Laptops is another example; Linus Sebastian has invested a _considerable_ chunk of his personal wealth into the company because he believes in their products. If Framework fails, Linus stands to lose _hard._ In many, many, MANY cases, the host maybe has bought into the product just to be able to show what the product is on camera, but if the sponsor fails then all that gets hurt is the host's reputation for pitching the sponsor. 3. Is the sponsor segment a product that the channel's host has personally created or otherwise financed the development of? Examples of this are many, from JackSepticEye's own signature coffee brand (I don't drink coffee, but hey, it passes this test) to Simon Whistler's beard oil (it's not even REMOTELY relevant to ANY of his channels, but like... have you _seen_ the man's beard???) to Adam Ragusea's signature chef's knife (I ordered one! It's actually really good! I love using it! It's got fantastic balance!) to books written by the host (Dylan B. Hollis's new cookbook and Nick Lucid's (The Science Asylum) physics textbook!) to other products like the many on the Linus Tech Tips and GamersNexus stores (I have the LTT Screwdriver and the INSTANT I played with it the first time I was hooked; it's had a happy home on my desk ever since and it's my go-to when I need to drive a screw real quick) 4. Is the sponsor simply a "Huh, that's neat." thing that wouldn't be potentially ruinous to people who buy into the product? An example of this is The Night Sky (custom star maps based on date and location). It's a cute gimmick that won't financially ruin the people who buy into the product, so I'm not annoyed by it. If the answer to any of these tests is "Yes" then the sponsor is worth my time to see what the pitch is, and may actually be worth my money if I spend. But if the sponsorship can't pass any of these three tests, then it's probably just a moneygrab that's not worth it. I am automatically suspicious of anything that doesn't pass any of these tests. This includes physical products like Raycon earbuds or Henson Shaving safety razors, as the sponsor segment could be HUGELY puffing-up what is a mediocre-at-best product. HOWEVER... in the cases of both Raycon and Henson, I have friends who _have_ bought those products, and they're apparently almost as good as the sponsor segments claim they are, so they may actually be worth your money! Kamikoto Knives, however............. lol. LMFAO. No.

[@theosiegstolz3991]

why write so much. who asked

[@calyodelphi124]

@@theosiegstolz3991 You clearly didn't. So why comment?

[@ZK-7]

Wow Hari. Great visuals in the editing. Keep up the awesome and INFORMATIVE content.

[@LogicallyAnswered]

Thanks man!

[@kingfrank6877]

Thanks for being loyal to your viewers

[@OurLordandSaviorSigmar]

I subscribed a year ago, I believe. Considering that I often watch videos like that of Jake Tran (who sold out and was unapologetic), I am happy that you haven't sold out. I hope you break the 1 million sub count soon!

[@NonBinary_Star]

I'm the current world record holder for the fastest 5 second skip ad count-down on mobile. I dare anyone to challenge me.

[@electrochipvoidsoul1219]

I'm surprised that Established Titles wasn't mentioned given how widespread and notorious it was.

[@jaames]

I used to buy subscriptions from these "sponsors" but after trying like 20 of them and not getting a single ounce of value out of them, I stopped and looked for ways on how to block sponsors as well. This brings me to my current setup: Sponsorblock + KZbin Premium. I still see a couple of sponsored segments here and there when I watch a small obscure channels but it's easy to just skip it manually. KZbin Premium + Sponsorblock = BEST COMBO EVER

[@pidinik]

Better yet, Sponsorblock, uBlock origin and Ghostery combo. Completely free and basically zero annoying stuff gets through, not only YT but anywhere on the web.

[@mmmm768]

just wait until you hear about AdBlock

[@cosmefulanito5933]

The big problem are the VPN scam ads. PVNs are DANGEROUS.

[@Ahnestly]

This is why you the GOAT! I don’t get nearly as many or as high of sponsor offers, but I research all the companies that wanna partner. Reviews of them are always incredibly low, so I ignore most of them

[@LogicallyAnswered]

Bro, your reviews are gold! Just bought the Haworth Fern during the July 4th sale based on your reviews! Really excited to get it :)

[@Ahnestly]

@@LogicallyAnswered super excited for you!! I use mine daily at home, since my wife steals my embody lol! I’m going to review the atlas headrest adaptor for it in case you want a headrest option - the fern headrest from Haworth sucks

[@AnDreasDondo]

What’s the point of KZbinAdFree if creators are adding in 1-2 min ads in their vids😂

[@yeahgirl11]

Exactly. That's why I stopped paying. It's such bullshit.

[@jaesdarkness]

Such a rich and subtle subtext here. Real sure it wasn't caught unless you're electric in your tastes and somewhat cosmopolitan. Props.

[@LEWIS1992]

Sponsorships are sell-outs. Almost always.

[@AlphaYellow]

I never really bought anything that a content creator recommended cuz most likely it would be an outright scam, so I'm skeptical 24/7 about those.

[@aaronj3245]

oh wow. I didn't expect you to make the video . and also the editing is now way better in value and in a logical way.

[@LogicallyAnswered]

Thank you aaron!

[@aaronj3245]

@@LogicallyAnswered WLCM

[@aakashsingh1368]

and why am i not surprised i never trusted any single one of them i just watch their videos and do my own research before buying anything online

[@njpme]

Facts

[@jegtugado3743]

I agree with your points. I watch a channel called Rose Anvil where he cuts up shoes and the sponsors provides those shoes. I enjoy every bit of his videos. I usually skip sponsor segments if they are unrelated to the video that I’m watching except for Linus Tech Tips 😂

[@GregiiFlieger]

Your best video ever! More! I am already bailing on channels, shorts and every other scam for months now. KZbin alternatives are already being looked for. Otherwise I am bailing and letting every KZbinr know as I depart! Well done and thank-you!

[@maldzmahalko590]

Donut media sponsorship segment is lit

[@bruhgamingnl1315]

I think another creator that handles sponsorship integrations very well is Tomska. Sure, the sponsor may not have directly made the video possible, but the sponsor segments are always very entertaining sketches so viewers will voluntarily watch them.

[@DontUseHack]

Im a proud sponsorblock user, and a proud person with the idea of, if the video is sponsored a segment, its more than likely useless or actively a scam. If its a dedicated video from a channel not named LTT, it's a let it rot.

[@gracefulcubix4730]

I got reminded of what internet historian did for his sponsors

[@GraniteStateVictoria]

I remember when a sponsored video was where a product was integrated into the video via product placement (some still do it this way), like beauty gurus used to do sponsored clothing try on hauls. Even if there was a little bit of selling out going on, the videos fit the theme of the rest of their content and the worst the KZbinr could be accused of is being insincere. Nowadays, you have sponsored videos where out of nowhere the KZbinr goes into a random sales pitch. They know people just tune out the sponsorships and skip ahead but they like the money. I'd love to see a return to integrated sponsorships and if not then at least the sponsor ad being put at the end of the video so there isn't some jarring mid-video sales pitch. And so many companies that are pitched are dubious at best as you said. I get so tired of people defending KZbinrs selling out with "hey, they gotta pay the bills". Modern sponsorships along with AI content have removed the last vestiges of the veneer of authenticity this site once had.

[@memandylov]

I've seen a few KZbinrs that handle sponsorships really well, but my favorite by far is HowToDrink. The channel is primarily about alcoholic drinks, which I'm sure narrows down the list of sponsors willing to work with them anyway, but all of his sponsors are for products related to mixology and alcohol. He promotes products related to his content, from the glassware to the mixology equipment to alcohol distributors, and he seamlessly incorporates sponsored products into each of his videos. If at any point you decide you'd like to recreate a drink he makes on the show, you can buy all the materials he's using directly from his sponsors, and you get to see him actually use the products in his video, so you know what to expect. He also finds creative ways to make sponsored segments more interesting, so I'm not as inclined to skip through them. I also really enjoy sponsored segments from Daniel Thrasher because he just makes them fun to watch. From challenging himself to finish making a balloon animal before the ad read ends to making an entire comedy skit revolving around the sponsor, he always manages to make it engaging and interesting enough to not just skip right past the ad. Even when I'm not at all interested in what he's promoting, the segment itself is usually entertaining enough that I don't mind watching it, and sometimes the sponsored skit is even more entertaining than the rest of the video

[@sciency_stuff]

The editing on this video is insane!!! Love it. You’ve basically become my inspiration 😅

[@BrodieMitch]

my brother is an alien who watches sponsored sections

[@lefton4ya]

Btw the animation and editing on this video is fire 🔥 definitely worth whatever you are paying whoever is doing it

[@wubsyman5796]

The newest crypto-esque scam ad is masterworks, literally physical NFT’s that you can’t access, sell your share in (unless someone wants to buy it) or sell the painting (only the gallery owner/CEO can). Plus their whole 500% increase pitch is based off of 3 paintings

[@Sun-Real2023]

Masterworks is also a scam. I'll never destroy my reputation for any scam sponsorships

[@louielondonmedia4819]

Viwes - 03:30 graphic at this timestamp!!! leave me wondering how good is the quality control allowing a typo like this on a video. Leave the quality of the rest of the contents suspect too

[@danielvasquez3758]

Thanks for not selling out!! I appreciate it!!

[@MrElectrifyer]

Man, this channel is another amazing Cold Fusion on KZbin! Can't wait to see the day it crosses 1M subscribers too 👏🏽

[@cpayne3]

KZbin needs to crack down on unsolicited emails to creators for sponsorships. If these companies want to advertise they need to buy YT ads. YT should just de-monetize videos sponsorships on them. I didn't buy premium just to be flooded with cleverly crafted sales pitches in a video. I came here to watch content not ads

[@ALoonwolf]

I've never seen a video titled "How to tie some useful knots and there is also an advertisement for a product". I'd be like, "Nah. I was only looking for a video about knots. I am not interested in that other thing."

[@johnsonrajendran5706]

The production quality of this video was insane. Bold video.....well done!!

[@N4Prs]

Fantastic video! An Easter egg I noticed was you put the Celsius energy drink logo in there instead of the bankrupt celsius brokerage 😂

[@kris1123259]

I'm subscribed to a couple of channels that proud themselves to have never taken sponsorships. They rely on patreon donations, I have to applaud any content creator that can achieve that level of trust with their audience, it's remarkable.

[@Rprot_traveler]

Many make good sponsors as long they investigate and make sure they are not scams and explain the viewers what the product is makes them quite responsible.

[@Homiloko2]

There's a browser add-on called SponsorBlock which auto-skips the sponsorship sections of videos. I haven't watched a sponsor ad in over an year.

[@calebsmith254]

Really can't trust online personalities anymore.

[@LogicallyAnswered]

😔

[@meeponinthbit3466]

LOL... I hope this is sarcasm. No one ever should have.

[@markomak1]

​@@meeponinthbit3466precisely! Why would you trust online personalities?

[@One.Zero.One101]

@@meeponinthbit3466 You'd be surprised how many kids defend their favorite influencer like a cult leader even after getting exposed as a cheater / scammer.

[@calebsmith254]

@@meeponinthbit3466 I am serious. Maybe I trust too much and this right here proves I am wrong.

[@KTSpeedruns]

It used to be that if a channel was using sponsorships or Patreon to find their videos, the viewer would benefit by not having pre-roll or mid-roll ads. But now it seems like whether or not sponsors, or Patreon is involved, pre-roll, and Mid-roll ads are still plastered over everything.

[@kimxgamer]

That's why I always skip sponsored parts because they are irritating and probably not going to be useful to me

[@adityajoshi287]

A very good example of a good sponsor is Brilliant. Their brand actually has value. And, the channels they sponsor actually have the audience that they may get as customers or buyers of their product.

[@Brian_S_O_Tuireann]

Thanks for mentioning it! I never heard of it before.

[@carlosreyesf19]

You are right. I've had to turn down many sponsorship offers because they were really bad services for the money or downright scams. However, with your idealized view of what a sponsorship should be like, what should talking-head KZbinrs like me do? I can produce my own videos and I don't think I will ever *need* the sponsorship money to directly improve the video. Of course, I can use the money to get better gear, but there's a point where extra gear won't improve the video quality significantly. So in your opinion, should I just stop accepting sponsorships? I think there's value in a sponsored segment that shares a service that the KZbinr has deemed worthy of being recommended. Many people will skip over it, but some may find it useful.

[@MediumDSpeaks]

Crazy that Jake Tran can still be in thumbnails for videos like this even though his channel is functionally dead bc everyone already lost respect for him. This is the only way he'll ever be compared to Logan Paul or iShowSpeed

[@LogicallyAnswered]

😔

[@mjc0961]

who?

[@ethanrivers4057]

It really is up to the audience to vet the sponsor, but I understand how hard this is now-a-days. We've moved on from the TV days where the sponsors weren't directly resonating with us. Now they can talk directly to us and I guess it makes it much harder for people to be weary.

[@Pushing_Pixels]

If the creator values their reputation they need to vet the sponsors. If the sponsorships are bad then so is the creator.

[@ethanrivers4057]

@@Pushing_Pixels wholeheartedly disagree. They don't always have the time to be nitpicky about every single detail of a sponsorship. Sometimes it really just takes a few clicks on Google to figure out they're a complete mess, other times (like established titles) it takes a while investigation to find out what kind of sponsor they are. We need to stop this mentality of holding creators up to a godlike standard and start taking SOME responsibility, cause yeah the creators definitely need to vet their sponsor, but we can't be so stupid that we will buy anything off a KZbin channel.

[@One.Zero.One101]

🔖But influencers cannot deny all accountability. Imagine I'm a salesman for a scam call center, I can be prosecuted just like any other criminal if we get raided. Influencers are basically salesmen for their sponsors, if they knowingly promote shady companies, they need to be held under the same standard. The problem is laws are lagging behind the technology. Lots of times regular people get scammed and they just forgive and forget.

[@dnyalslg]

I watched a few of Jake Tran’s videos when I started noticing the comment section in each and every single one of them was just a giant circle jerk. Like, all the top comments and the ones he himself pinned were just over-the-top, “bro” type praise. That’s when I knew there was something weird going on. Then he started pitching his special videos where he taught you what the real world was really like, and there was a strange, sketchy vibe to it. I just stopped watching his videos and KZbin stopped recommending them.

[@omkarshrikanth2843]

Loved this magnates media inspired editing style...just keep in mind to retains some of your style.🎉

[@chestersnap]

There are a few creators who I won't skip the sponsorships on because they're absolutely ridiculous. These tend to be comedy-based content creators. Mostly, I just really appreciate the KZbinrs who do obvious changes to the way the video looks (like a red frame to the sponsor break) or even have new chapters at the end of the ad so you easily know where to skip to.

[@Brian_S_O_Tuireann]

Yeah I agree! Much better when there is a visual and/or audio signal that a sponsorship begins and ends. I am not a fan when content creators try to be "cute" and intergrate the sponser into the content of the video.

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,613 subs and > 1,000 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@EquaTechnologies]

I also think it should be in the same mood as the video (if the video is not really serious, then make the sponsor too). Also, these animations are so smooth, definitely a sub.

[@akshatjain7005]

I love youtubers like noodle or Map Men who make the sponsorship so incredibly funny I never skip any parts of such videos

[@culturedivined]

i personally skip any ads/sponsers using ad blockers and sponserblock so i rarely see them, interesting video! at end of the day its all about the money.

[@MultiVigarista]

The editor definitely needs a raise at this point!! Are they available for freelance jobs?

[@raymondcaylor6292]

I don't know. My favorite youtuber introduced me to a world I never thought I had a chance to be part of.....all for $40. Respectfully, LORD RAYMOND CAYLOR

[@empmachine]

wait a sec.. Did you just do "the good, the bad, and the ugly"??? LMAO, classic gold! gotta love what your viewers take away eh?? ;p Great stuff !!

[@cloudmonte4406]

About the' Skillshare sold out' video that you posted, how about Coursera and Udemy? Are they also as bad as Skillshare?

[@quinton1110]

I should also mention that this is one of my favorite channels. Please, keep the content coming!

[@wiktorzmarz]

4:50 Whoa cool I didn't expect 2 of my favorite channels that I watch while eating to appear in the same video!

[@R4tm1B29]

Personally, I always appreciate how immersive product placement and brand sponsorship are done in Casey Neistat channel. The execution is thoughtful and he's not pushing jargons or scripted dialog by the company. But I do realize that this arrangement might be Casey' privillage and other smaller creator might not have the luxury. But great point when you said that the sponsor should always help increase the value of the video for the audience. Notable POV which I hope every small Creator can adopt.

[@5GRobo]

You should've had the good sponsorship section at the end for this video to go viral.

[@highsol222]

"Back in my day 'sponsorship' meant the sponsor was paying for part of the production of the video, program, documentary, etc." -some old guy from the age of the dinosaurs.

[@Wolterhon]

Yep. I agree that sponsors should be there not to just give the creator more money, but to actually make the expensive in production videos possible/a bit more profitable. The way most youtubers do this is to just get more money for mid content like game montages

[@navap.6799]

Kudos for the high quality and editing of this video, despite not having the support of any sponsors! We appreciate you ❤

[@freethinker3083]

Just wanted to say that I appriciate your content and hope you hit a million subs soon! Just knowing that you were offered $30k and didn't take it!! The man of the people!!

[@grant_vine]

Dude your production quality is up there with Magnates for sure!! Keep it up

[@kildareire]

Another great video. Channel never disappoints. Really appreciate the recommendations of other channels. Very big of you. 👍👍

[@jabid_elahi]

Man huge fan of your content, hope you always post contents that spread awareness.

[@Timely7]

Hari, I loved the video and all your videos are awesome! I’m spoiled by your lack of sponsorships. joking aside, your production quality is amazing. You use stock footage, but you edit it with sound effects and make it unique. I appreciate you and your videos. I used to dislike your channel for no reason, but I changed my mind after watching some videos like this. I wish you had a Patreon so I could support you. You give me so much value and I’m grateful for your videos. I mostly listen to them while doing other things, but sometimes I watch them when I eat. You convey the information very well. Thank you for everything. Love you, Hari 🥰

[@peter_phamous]

Johnny Harris has an economics video sponsored by the WEF (World Economic Forum) which has been thoroughly debunked by several Economics KZbin channels and largely panned as paid propaganda. So while the video's existence was indeed made possible through the sponsor, the conclusions drawn in the video dress up propaganda as educational content

[@Vendropen]

man,your videos are REALLY going to the next level

[@LogicallyAnswered]

Really glad to hear that!

[@trollking6315]

Sponsorships are for sellouts. I remember in the 90s during third wave punk rock era America there was a LOT of pushback in youth culture against sellouts. It is a damn shame to see so many being complacent with selling out or even defending their favorite youtuber doing it. "He Is ONlY MaKinG moNey NoW sO WhAtS THe pRObLem" Back in the day YT wasn't treated as a "job". It was a hobby. The oldest video on the platform was just a guy taking a low quality video of himself at the zoo. That is it. But when people like Markiplier and Pewdiepie came around becoming E Celebs, too many people chased that fame like oh so many modern day gold rush college kids moving to Cali to become movie stars. Now the average scape of the platform is sellouts inspiring other sellouts. What we SHOULD do is push back to get this platform back to what it was in the good old days. Not allow a mega corp to use and abuse people, and turn a blind eye to selling out being turned from a thing to dislike, to a thing to embrace because money. If you want money, get a real job.

[@PearceVaughn]

the misspelling of "sponsorship" somehow made the video feel more genuine.

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Big props to Hari for not selling his channel out to KZbin garbage sponsors. Stick with good sponsors Hari!

[@acoldite2035]

I know most of your viewerbase is English, but Tamil -an tamil-an dhaan bro. Namma aalungala vera level -a represent pannreenga, andha kandaarolinga maari unga soul-a sell panaama Namma maanatha kaapaathradhuku nanri bro. I've enjoyed your comments for years now, i even commented a couple years back, again in Tamil so you might remember me. Ipdiye maintain panunga bro, keep the upward trend going, and DON'T SELL YOUR SOUL lol

[@IRLNovacane]

TBH there are some sponsor's i'm a fan off because I used their products personally and were an ad by youtubers I trust (example manscaped) but there are products that are laughably and obviously a scam, you'd be questioning how they are promoting something like this

[@yoshidownload]

wrong celsius logo @ 8:35 - the one u added was for the energy drink

[@mahiru20ten]

I was also confused on why I saw that logo, which I saw sponsoring some Nascar cars.