quitcherbitchen - Do you have any favorite/go-to RC or other YouTube channels you enjoy watching? Take company YouTube channels out of the equation like Motion RC, Horizon Hobby, HobbyKing etc. I am just talking about the influencer-type channels.
Do you find yourself buying a plane because you watched an influencer video and liked the information they provided? I think Airguardian is just saying, you wouldn't use their affiliate link? maybe buy a shirt or hat from their merchandise store? or possibly buy a channel membership from them or donate to help them continue providing the content you found useful that they are using their spare time and effort to produce? Like tipping your barber, garbage man, or waitress, these YouTubers are providing a service too that is helpful right?
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I guess we are just on opposite sides of the same coin. What we find toxic are just opposite. You think my attitude is wrong and I can say that I don't agree with yours so fair to say we agree to disagree. If the money used to promote the product needs a sponsor then have Motion sponsor it. I'll pass on being the sponsor.Leave a comment:
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Airguardian - I hear you, man. And that's where I am totally different than a YouTuber like yourself. I am the Marketing Director of Motion RC, a salaried employee. My sole job is to make sure customers and potential customers are aware our store, brand, and products exist and how to buy them. It's my job to find the avenues that our customers and potential customers reside and YouTube is a large portion of that. Most YouTube channels from businesses whether small like Motion RC or large like Disney just use YouTube as an avenue to spread the word about the products and services the business provides.
Motion RC's YouTube channel isn't a competitor to an influencer channel like Airguardian. People like yourself are doing this in their own spare time either for fun, to make side money or both because it is your passion. So that's why I try my best to help use our platform to send people to you guys. We are not really big enough to support an affiliate program, so this is my best way to try and thank you and others for all that you do. I know your videos have inspired many to try and better their RC flying skill level. And I hope they take the 2 seconds to like, subscribe and then maybe they buy a shirt or drop a donation.
I would love to see the day an RC YouTuber could get to a level where they could make that their full-time job and business, the ultimate dream.Leave a comment:
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That's a great endeavour (donating to plane museums) but from the way you talk about it, it seems you take for granted the work that goes into making (+distributing) videos, even 'silly videos about RC planes' produced with some quality are going to take time, money and a lot of dedication. And pretty much everyone is doing it for free. It hurts me to read comments like yours here (even if not personally directed at me) because they just speak of a mindset that I find toxic. If you think people that put their time and effort into making YouTube videos shouldn't be trying to "reach into anyone's wallets", then I'm sorry to break it to you but you certainly lack appreciation for the effort that it takes.Originally posted by quitcherbitchen View Post
If you REALLY like someone's videos and, you should try and consider making a donation or supporting them in some fashion.
Even if they do it for free, you know?
It's not like anyone is FORCING you to do anything, geez. Could at least show a bit of gratefulness for people that put their work into bringing you RC videos. That some may charge unreasonable fees for it? Sure, well, don't pay for them, that's easy. No need to b*tch so much about it... more so for the case here in point where we are talking 1$ a month.
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Yeah BluesDragon. The original comment I was replying to made it seem like in order to watch our Live Show you had to pay $1. That's never been the case. But man, if we could ever get our channel to have 30,000 members, then that would mean we probably have 50 million subscribers! That would be incredible.Leave a comment:
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I think you are confusing subscribers with members. It costs nothing to subscribe to a youtube channel. It costs money to become a member of a YouTube channel, which then that channel will provide an added bonus for paying for that membership. A channel membership is not a requirement in any way shape or form to enjoy a channel's content.Originally posted by RRHandy View PostLeave a comment:
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Yes a dollar is not much but when you add it up, let's say 30,000 members and now you have money rolling in every month and what do you have for it, emoji's and shout outs, quitcherbitchen does have a point. My .02.Originally posted by BigJim View Post
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James, you’re doing great! $1 is almost laughable and not really worth wasting time to discuss. Can’t wait for more live content!Leave a comment:
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In 2020, YouTube changed their policy where they can put ads on any channel they so choose. But watching ads costs no money out of anyone's pockets except the companies who pay to produce ads to reach potential customers. Like terrestrial radio where anyone can listen, there will be ads paid for by companies looking to promote their products. But YouTube itself has YouTube Premium which eliminates ads for a monthly fee. I personally never did that, I will just skip an ad after the 5 second option if I have no interest.Originally posted by quitcherbitchen View Post
That's not the same as a membership fee on a specific channel as discussed here, where again, you can choose to pay or not based on what the YouTube channel promises you will get by paying. Like Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock or Hulu. I subscribe to some of those if they have content I want to see and believe is worth it, when I exhaust what I want to watch, I cancel them , but will come back when they provide something I feel is worth that.
But as a Professional Marketer, your job is to find the avenues that allow the most potential customers to find that your product even exists. Every human being on the planet at this point has probably bought something they didn't know existed that would benefit them in some way because of some marketing person finding them whether by TV, Internet, Billboard, Magazine, Radio, etc, etc, etc.Leave a comment:
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Thought I’d share a few photos of a project I’ve been working on for the past few months, a 3D printed 500 size SA-341 Gazelle. Vacuformed all of the canopy parts, and used a motor driven tail to replicate the look of the fenestron tail. Getting close to the maiden flight soon!Leave a comment:
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I hope your monetizing to watch infomercials pays off. It won't be me. Everybody tries to reach into wallets and frankly I am tired of it. I would rather donate money to the Planes of Fame museum or some other worthy endeavor.Leave a comment:
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The old man in me says the more u giv people ,, the more they want... nothin 4 nothin.. my old man taught me that...
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Hey man, James here. $1/month is the bare minimum YouTube lets you charge to open up fun emojis and things like that. I hope that is hardly a blip on anyone's wallet's and you can cancel it at any time and re-up at any time. We introduced that so that questions and comments would get highlighted easier in the live chat for when we got to that portion of the live show and during the big releases.Originally posted by Ah's Availble View Post
But the expectations we list for $1/month are- Loyalty Badges
- Custom Emoji's
- Member Shout-Outs
- Priority Reply to comments
I would love to do more for member's but I am not sure what I can handle as being on YouTube is not my only job responsibility. I would never want to over promise and under deliver, I want to do the opposite.
But we will be back tomorrow Live and we can chat about it live. I will put this question out there.
What kind of content would you want if we introduced a $5/month membership level, $10/month? $20? What is fair?
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F-117 Nighthawk cardboard 70mm EDF Jet.
Wingspan: 28" (711 mm)
Length: 38" (965 mm)
Weight: 850g (no battery)
with Admiral RX600 6-Channel DSMX receiver; ZTW Mantis 45A ESC; Hobby Eagle A3 PRO Gyro; (2) 9g Freewing servos; Brushless 2840-KV3200 (4S) outrunner motor; Freewing hinges, clevises, hooks.
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Maybe the next show on February 4th can shed some further light on the issue.
Regardless, today I have one video I'm really excited about... I made this one some time ago but YT blocked it for copyright reasons. They have changed policies though, so it's now available to be seen, so I can finally share it with you folks!
Have a blast!
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Well, I view it as being like HOG actually. If you ever get a Harley you are invited to join HOG (Harley Owners Group). The live shows are kinda the same. You can learn about the products you may be unaware of. You can share knowledge and customization of the products. With MRCs Live show you even get a chance to win a prize. Could be a Coffee Mug.. or could be one of the many products Motion has to offer. As far as the 'other guys' go.. it make no sense to me.
So to make sense of the comment for you. The two afore mentioned members had each won a nice EDF model on the final show of the season. I've been seeing their videos of said products as one (Tuckie) learns to fly his... and the other (Airgaurdian) flies his with amazing skills. I hope that helps clarify things for you.Leave a comment:
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I heard the comment, but it makes no sense. Why should we pay $1 per month to hear about products and see how everyone is flying and finishing their products.Originally posted by BluesDragon View Post
Understandable.. I'm sure you and Tuckie were just way too excited at the time to catch it!
I've been enjoying both your's and Tuckie's videos of the prize birds since. Keep 'em coming!
Is the mission to become like the "Hobby store who's name shall not be mentioned" and not provide content, service, and support for everyone?Leave a comment:
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