Re:Microsoft paying YouTubers for Xbox One mentions
by pbhjpbhj on Friday January 31, 2014 @06:24PM
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>Take a look at the first 60 seconds of this video [1], I don't believe it's possible to watch this video without knowing that it's a sponsorship deal he has. //
I'd certainly suspect it - but it's presented as "oh look, I'm your fried, I just found this deal online". Certainly those less jaded by life, than I, I think wouldn't realise.
You of course would know because you know that companies are doing this sort of marketing - I suspect many people don't realise such endorsements are paid. Those more savvy would assume that the link below the vid is an affiliate link but probably not that the presenter was paid for the actual placement.
I'd certainly suspect it - but it's presented as "oh look, I'm your fried, I just found this deal online". Certainly those less jaded by life, than I, I think wouldn't realise.
You of course would know because you know that companies are doing this sort of marketing - I suspect many people don't realise such endorsements are paid. Those more savvy would assume that the link below the vid is an affiliate link but probably not that the presenter was paid for the actual placement.