4 ms·
The same is true for YouTube creators. A small number make big bucks. A few make supplemental income. Everyone else makes squat. Media in particular seems high
by api 2y ago
The same is true for YouTube creators. A small number make big bucks. A few make supplemental income. Everyone else makes squat.
Media in particular seems highly vulnerable to this effect. Power law distributions are everywhere but the distribution is tight in media.
The thing I find most depressing is that the top creators on all these platforms are all trash. I know pop is usually considered trash by “heads” in most areas but the top stuff on YT, podcasts, etc. truly is trash.
- hobs 2y agoThe more you try to appeal to everyone the less your content is distinguishable from the most boring pap around. The network effects will automatically power those that are the bland crap you can have on every day to pretend you have friend on the radio.
- BobaFloutist 2y agoI think there are a couple of pretty good podcasts making six figures, at least.
- AlbertCory 2y ago"a couple" As other people said here: it's a power law, like acting, writing, dancing, painting, or any art form. It declines pretty steeply to hobby level.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoOne man's trash is another man's treasure. I think much of this content is popular specifically because it appeals to the lowest common denominator. That and the creators produce this content in a very appealing way to consumers.