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Marques Brownlee

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Key facts

Capabilities
affiliate income accounts for about 10 percent of income
sponsored work accounts for about 20 percent of income
YouTube ads account for about 40 to 50 percent of income
published one 360 studio tour video
reviews products by using them to assess practical usefulness
Uses
RED camera, manual focus
Model 3
YouTube

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How we verify
20195 events
  1. as of Mar 2019Capability
    Affiliate income accounts for about 10 percent of income
    “Affiliate stuff another 10.” 48:27
    Unverified1 source· Talk
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  2. as of Mar 2019Capability
    Sponsored work accounts for about 20 percent of income
    “Right now sponsored stuff is probably about 20 percent.” 48:27
    Unverified1 source· Talk

Talks 1

52:07
Building an Audience and Other Advice for Creators
Marques Brownlee

Marques Brownlee describes how consistency, a distinct perspective, and years of hands-on tech coverage built his YouTube audience. He explains how he reviews products by using them in everyday situations, weighing practical value against impressive but rarely used features, and placing each product in context. He discusses broadening his video formats, the production challenges of filming cars and 360 video, and advice for new creators: find your own voice, make useful work, and keep improving without waiting for perfection. He also covers creator income, thoughtful company outreach, audience feedback, and his longer-term hopes for a media company.

Mar 21, 2019· 52 min 0:00