Hey guys, so I thought I would write a post that's been on my mind for a little while.
The other day blogger and Youtuber tanya burr ( who I've been a fan of for years) posted a link on Facebook about how much they earn etc. written by the Daily Mail.
In the post it mentioned that youtubers are paid per product placement ( which I already knew) as well as other things they do regularly.
When watching your favourite youtubers videos, do you ever notice they all mention the same brand or products that they all suddenly love? Fair enough companies do send products but surely if everyone puts the same product in all their favourites.. A lot of us watching will want that product?
I have fallen for the hype and purchased something especially because they've mentioned it. When I've actually tried some of the products out, I suddenly find they're actually not a good as the Youtuber/ blogger said.
Companies are really clever and do this to make money out of unaware people, they know that millions of us will purchase something because these people online love it. I'm not saying all bloggers and youtubers do this. If a company offered to pay you £500 just to mention their product, what would you do? I am also aware that Youtubers/Bloggers put a (*) if they've been sent a product.
What I'm trying to say is yes these youtubers and bloggers can genuinely like something, but I have a feeling every now and then their opinion is swayed. After all they could get a lot of money just for mentioning a brand.
You can see the article I'm talking about by clicking
HERE
