Automotive Vloggers (Vol. 5)
Discussion
basherX said:
Just watched the latest AutoAlex v2. For me, Taylor’s really the star of the lot.
100%. Was a good video. That car wore its 206000 miles very well.
I do wonder if they just stick the cheapest bushes, shocks, springs, discs and pads on it that they can buy in order to maximise profit or if he'll do it justice and fit OEM parts.
Can't be much profit in the latter on a 200k, if any.
Dave200 said:
I'll never understand why some people who watch youtube videos seem so intent on defending and explaining away the obvious overacting and fake drama.
And I'll never understand why some people will watch Youtube videos they can't stand, and seem so intent on painting everything as fake or staged just because it differs to how they might behave in that situation. ChocolateFrog said:
100%.
Was a good video. That car wore its 206000 miles very well.
I do wonder if they just stick the cheapest bushes, shocks, springs, discs and pads on it that they can buy in order to maximise profit or if he'll do it justice and fit OEM parts.
Can't be much profit in the latter on a 200k, if any.
I don’t expect they will be paying for any of the parts so will fit whatever they are given. Would OEM parts even still be available?Was a good video. That car wore its 206000 miles very well.
I do wonder if they just stick the cheapest bushes, shocks, springs, discs and pads on it that they can buy in order to maximise profit or if he'll do it justice and fit OEM parts.
Can't be much profit in the latter on a 200k, if any.
sandman77 said:
I am just enjoying all the car related content while I can. It was only a few year ago when the most we could hope for was 12 episodes of Top Gear per year. Between the big YouTubers we are getting almost that amount per week.
I don’t suspect it will last long so enjoy it while you can.
I’ve unsubscribed from car throttle. Looks like a channel out of ideas and run by the fun police. I don’t suspect it will last long so enjoy it while you can.
Genuine Barn Find said:
I’ve unsubscribed from car throttle. Looks like a channel out of ideas and run by the fun police.
It's a dead channel, the latest video is "Are V8 Engines Dead", the first comment is "Car throttle is as dead as the v8."Sums it up for me.
I bet the company that bought Car Throttle are not happy with Alex!
ThingsBehindTheSun said:
Genuine Barn Find said:
I’ve unsubscribed from car throttle. Looks like a channel out of ideas and run by the fun police.
It's a dead channel, the latest video is "Are V8 Engines Dead", the first comment is "Car throttle is as dead as the v8."Sums it up for me.
I bet the company that bought Car Throttle are not happy with Alex!
ChocolateFrog said:
basherX said:
Just watched the latest AutoAlex v2. For me, Taylor’s really the star of the lot.
100%. Was a good video. That car wore its 206000 miles very well.
I do wonder if they just stick the cheapest bushes, shocks, springs, discs and pads on it that they can buy in order to maximise profit or if he'll do it justice and fit OEM parts.
Can't be much profit in the latter on a 200k, if any.
ThingsBehindTheSun said:
It's a dead channel, the latest video is "Are V8 Engines Dead", the first comment is "Car throttle is as dead as the v8."
Sums it up for me.
I bet the company that bought Car Throttle are not happy with Alex!
It is not Alex's fault, Ed said in his launch video that CT had cancelled the funding for project cars etc, the channel is dead mainly due to the choices they have made. Sums it up for me.
I bet the company that bought Car Throttle are not happy with Alex!
WPA said:
ThingsBehindTheSun said:
It's a dead channel, the latest video is "Are V8 Engines Dead", the first comment is "Car throttle is as dead as the v8."
Sums it up for me.
I bet the company that bought Car Throttle are not happy with Alex!
It is not Alex's fault, Ed said in his launch video that CT had cancelled the funding for project cars etc, the channel is dead mainly due to the choices they have made. Sums it up for me.
I bet the company that bought Car Throttle are not happy with Alex!
Dave200 said:
CT got bought by a big media company, and the chap who founded it walked away with a full pocket. Said big media company have obviously decided that throwing money at a youtube channel is not a great use of marketing budget. Being brutally honest, and judging by the people you see interacting with youtubers on social media, it doesn't seem to be a particularly affluent audience.
I don't understand why big companies keep doing this sort of thing. Where's the value if the thing they've just bought closes down shortly after because everyone leaves?InformationSuperHighway said:
ChocolateFrog said:
basherX said:
Just watched the latest AutoAlex v2. For me, Taylor’s really the star of the lot.
100%. Was a good video. That car wore its 206000 miles very well.
I do wonder if they just stick the cheapest bushes, shocks, springs, discs and pads on it that they can buy in order to maximise profit or if he'll do it justice and fit OEM parts.
Can't be much profit in the latter on a 200k, if any.
Fire being the answer was both funny and not entirely unpredictable
thegreenhell said:
...Where's the value if the thing they've just bought closes down shortly after because everyone leaves?
According to Social Blade (which should be somewhat accurate for the following stats) for Youtube they have lost 30k subscribers in the last 30 days, but have had nearly a million video views in that same time.So there's certainly some value to the back catalogue on content. (I assume there is also similar content on their other social media platforms).
I wonder if there is any residual payments to the 'stars' of the old content?
thegreenhell said:
Dave200 said:
CT got bought by a big media company, and the chap who founded it walked away with a full pocket. Said big media company have obviously decided that throwing money at a youtube channel is not a great use of marketing budget. Being brutally honest, and judging by the people you see interacting with youtubers on social media, it doesn't seem to be a particularly affluent audience.
I don't understand why big companies keep doing this sort of thing. Where's the value if the thing they've just bought closes down shortly after because everyone leaves?Crash Media, owners of car throttle, set out their plan for CT quite clearly in their current job postings. Short videos, not YouTube.
Social Media Manager
Responsibilities
1. Content Creation
Conceptualize, create, and edit compelling short form videos (30 seconds to 3 minutes) that align with our brand and resonate with our target audience.
Utilize your video editing skills to produce visually stunning and shareable content, with a particular emphasis on automotive-related topics.
2. Social Media Strategy:
Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness and audience engagement.
Stay updated on social media trends and emerging platforms to ensure our content remains relevant and cutting-edge.
3. Platform Management:
Manage and curate content across various social media platforms, including but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter.
Optimize content for each platform, ensuring it meets the specific requirements and resonates with the unique audience on each.
4. Audience Engagement:
Foster and nurture an active and engaged online community by responding to comments, messages, and mentions promptly.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute campaigns that encourage user participation and interaction.
5. Analytics and Reporting:
Monitor and analyze the performance of social media content using analytics tools.
Provide regular reports on key metrics, offering insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Social Media Manager
Responsibilities
1. Content Creation
Conceptualize, create, and edit compelling short form videos (30 seconds to 3 minutes) that align with our brand and resonate with our target audience.
Utilize your video editing skills to produce visually stunning and shareable content, with a particular emphasis on automotive-related topics.
2. Social Media Strategy:
Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness and audience engagement.
Stay updated on social media trends and emerging platforms to ensure our content remains relevant and cutting-edge.
3. Platform Management:
Manage and curate content across various social media platforms, including but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter.
Optimize content for each platform, ensuring it meets the specific requirements and resonates with the unique audience on each.
4. Audience Engagement:
Foster and nurture an active and engaged online community by responding to comments, messages, and mentions promptly.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute campaigns that encourage user participation and interaction.
5. Analytics and Reporting:
Monitor and analyze the performance of social media content using analytics tools.
Provide regular reports on key metrics, offering insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
I watch a few of his vids and he seems like a genuine bloke: Furious Driving.
His review of the Interstyl Hustler is hilarious:
https://youtu.be/nkMs4o0_wC8?si=DvcWBeC5QlVPzgnH
His review of the Interstyl Hustler is hilarious:
https://youtu.be/nkMs4o0_wC8?si=DvcWBeC5QlVPzgnH
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