Why it worked
The video uses clear, relatable milestones and visual representations of money to explain a complex topic (YouTuber income) in an easily digestible format. The use of a consistent, animated character and bold text overlays makes the information engaging and shareable.
Summary
This video breaks down how much YouTubers can earn at different subscriber milestones, from 1,000 to over 10 million. It highlights that ad revenue is minimal, with brand deals, merchandise, and their own businesses being the primary income sources for successful creators.
On-screen text
HOW MUCH?
HOW MUCH IS
A YOUTUBE INFLUENCER
REALLY MAKING AT
1,000 SUBS
1,000
1,000 SUBS
YO MAMA MAKING
ALMOST NOTHING
UNDER $20
MOST SMALL CHANNELS
UNDER $20 A
MONTH
VIEWS, NOT SUBS
PLAY
SUBSCRIBE
MONTH CAUSE YOUTUBE
NOT SUBS AT
100K SUBS
100,000
100,000 NOW
YO MAMA SEEING
OFF ADS
ADS
2 TO 15K
$2K - $15K
/ MONTH
A MONTH OFF
BRAND DEALS
BRAND DEAL
BANK BANK DRAFT
$10,000,000.00 (+103.7+920)
BUT BRAND DEALS
PAY WAY MORE
THAN ADS
1M SUBS
1,000,000
YO MAMA CLEARING
$50K/
MONTH
50 GRAND
QUARTER MIL
$250,000
/ MONTH
THE TOP ONES
CLEAR A QUARTER
MILLION MONTHLY
ADS = TINY
ADS
MERCH
SPONSORS
BIZ
SMALLEST SLICE OF
IT ALL
10M+ SUBS
10,000,000+
AT 10000000+ TENS
OF MILLIONS YEARLY
$80M/YEAR
$80 MILLION
/ YEAR
THE BIGGEST PULLING
80 MILLION A YEAR
NOT ADS
BUT BARELY ANY
IT'S MERCH SPONSORS
THE REAL BAG
SPONSORS
EMPIRE HQ
IT'S MERCH SPONSORS
AND THEIR OWN BUSINESS