Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Hey Rudy, Hollywood celebs tap into the magic of YouTube

Trevor Noah keeps his audience LOLing with his thriving YouTube channel

View in 2: Why Traditional Celebrities are Becoming YouTube Creators

View in 2: Why Traditional Celebrities are Becoming YouTube Creators

Did you know that many traditional Hollywood celebrities are now creating their own YouTube channels? They view the platform as an opportunity to have an unmediated connection with their fans. In this episode of View in 2, we explore what brands can learn from stars like Will Smith who are creating made-for-YouTube content.

What does this mean for brands?
Just as traditional stars look to popular YouTube creators to evolve how they connect with their audience, brands should too. Instead of simply uploading your TV spot, think about creating content specifically engineered for YouTube. A great starting point? Lean into YouTube trends (which we highlight in this newsletter!), like how-to videos or challenges.

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One last thing: YouTube fandom is a lifestyle!

 
One last thing: YouTube fandom is a lifestyle!

When it comes to making purchases, 6 out of 10 subscribers say they would take advice from their favorite YouTube creator over their favorite TV or movie star. And this influence even extends to how fans live their lives. In this video, one of Casey Neistat's superfans spends an entire week following the exercise regimen of the popular YouTube vlogger. By running a whopping 10 miles every day, this fan proves that true YouTube fandom is a lifestyle.

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