Trying Products That Asked To Sponsor Me (Not Sponsored)
Safiya Nygaard・2 minutes read
Many YouTubers receive sponsorship requests from companies through various avenues, with offers ranging from affiliate links to free products for reviews. Safiya tested various products, including Japanese snacks, a Wi-Fi map app, a portable seat, and an online psychic app, providing honest reviews and feedback on each item.
Insights
- Companies often approach YouTubers for sponsorships, free products, or affiliate links, with Gabbie Hanna being offered $20,000 in cryptocurrency for promotion.
- Safiya from the text pre-vets products for review, opting for a Japanese subscription box, a Wi-Fi map app, a portable seat, and an online psychic app, showcasing a diverse range of products and experiences.
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Recent questions
How do YouTubers receive sponsorship requests?
Through managers, MCNs, agents, and business emails.
What was Safiya's first product review?
A Japanese subscription box from ZenPop.
What was the second product Safiya reviewed?
The "WiFi Map" app, a crowd-sourced map of available WiFis.
What was Safiya's experience with the Sitpack?
Safiya tested the Sitpack, a portable seat from a Danish company, for comfort and stability.
What was Safiya's experience with the Kasamba psychic app?
Safiya explored the Kasamba psychic app, receiving general predictions and lucky numbers from psychics Safina and another.
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Summary
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YouTubers navigate sponsorship offers for product reviews.
- Many YouTubers receive sponsorship requests from companies, often through various avenues like managers, MCNs, or agents.
- Some companies reach out through business emails offering sponsorships, affiliate links, or free products for reviews.
- Gabbie Hanna was offered $20,000 in cryptocurrency to promote a product.
- Safiya and Tyler pre-vetted emails to select interesting products for review.
- The first product chosen was a Japanese subscription box from ZenPop, known for Japanese snacks and beauty products.
- ZenPop wanted a sponsored unboxing video, but Safiya preferred not to have the unboxing sponsored by the company.
- Safiya ordered a Japanese ramen and sweets mix pack from ZenPop for $70.
- The second product chosen was the "WiFi Map" app, a crowd-sourced map of available WiFis.
- Safiya planned to test the app by trying to connect to exclusive WiFis in the area.
- The third product was the Sitpack, a portable seat from a Danish company, with mixed reviews.
- Safiya decided to try the Sitpack despite some negative reviews.
- The fourth product was the Kasamba online psychic app, where users pay per minute to text psychics.
- Kasamba reached out to Safiya due to her zodiac sign video, offering marketing opportunities and an affiliate-link program.
- Safiya ordered products from all four companies and waited for their arrival.
- The ZenPop box was delayed due to customs issues but eventually arrived, containing various Japanese snacks and candies.
- Safiya tasted the snacks, including energy drink-themed candies, ramen, and other unique treats.
- Despite enjoying the snacks, Safiya would not recommend ZenPop due to shipping and website issues.
- Safiya tested the WiFi Map app by trying to connect to exclusive WiFis in the area.
- She attempted to connect to a dental office's WiFi but was unsuccessful.
- Safiya found the app interesting but did not provide a final verdict on its usefulness.
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"Quest for Wi-Fi: From Dental to Psychic"
- The search for Wi-Fi begins with premier dental 5g but is unsuccessful, leading to a shift to residential areas.
- Home Wi-Fi connections are elusive, with many listings turning out to be businesses rather than residences.
- Returning to businesses, attempts at connecting to Pier one Imports and Macy's free Wi-Fi are made, with the latter proving successful.
- Despite the excitement of connecting to Macy's free Wi-Fi, the lack of exclusivity and the absence of a password are noted.
- The free Wi-Fi map app is deemed useful but with many listings not functioning, leading to a hesitant endorsement.
- The Sitpack, resembling a Bluetooth speaker, is tested for comfort and stability, providing a unique seating experience.
- A trial at Disneyland reveals the Sitpack's utility in long lines, offering a balance point but not universal comfort.
- Despite some discomfort, the Sitpack is enjoyed for its prop-like presence and potential endorsement for specific users.
- Exploring the Kasamba psychic app, sessions with psychics Safina and another reveal general predictions and lucky numbers, with mixed specificity and recommendations.
