I worked for a content provider who used to market their search as better than Netflix. Behind the scenes the execs would provide a daily list of what must be

I worked for a content provider who used to market their search as better than Netflix. Behind the scenes the execs would provide a daily list of what must be the top X results for specific phrases. Sometimes it was make sure some title exists as #1 in any relevant searches. What I’m trying to say is maybe YouTube’s recommendations are very loosely based off your viewing habits, but they would rather you watch Doug demuro’s highly monetized channel over randomjoeschmoe’s excellent non-ad enabled review of a 10 year old car