Perhaps companies within the economy have consolidated and thus become less competitive and more powerful. On the flip side reviewers would be reviewing product

Perhaps companies within the economy have consolidated and thus become less competitive and more powerful. On the flip side reviewers would be reviewing products from fewer companies and become less independent. They wouldn't want to rock the boat and lose access. I have no real proof but most big YouTubers I see are in it for money (shilling VPNs) and seem to get access to products early.