Also maybe I'm just naive but I don't pay any attention to whether a video is sponsored or not. I make my own decisions about what to buy and can't blame anyone for a a product that doesn't work for me just because someone else likes it.
Candace Evans sometimes you can hate and then love smth and it doesn't necessarily mean that it is sponsered right? :p (i said that 'cause kathleen's sister in the "sister tag" video said that kathleen once used to hate a mascara and then she's been loving it sooo :p yes kathleen i believe in you and i know you're not fake) ... is this comment weird? nah?..i think so
I've been following you for a while, but I'm not a commenter, in fact this is the first time I've commented on any video. But I was so impressed, I've decided to show my support publicly! :) without writing so much, in summary, I agree with everything you've said! And it's so awesome how real you are!!
"if i ever hit 1 million, or 500,000 which seems like a stretch - 1 million, I feel like very few people hit 1 million, I hope you guys are still supporting me throughout it all" KATHLEEN i love you sooo much! She's almost at 2 million and we still support her so much.
This whole video I was nodding my head in agreement. You're so genuine and real and I think this video was amazing. And of course you look gorgeous as always❤️
I appreciate that you can actually talk about this. i feel that a lot of people just can't seem to voice their opinion on RUclips world. There is nothing wrong with disliking the product. everyone is different and we are all aware of that. it doesn't bother me when people do sponsored videos. At the end of the day, it is me who decide whether i buy it or not. I love your videos and i fully support what you do. :D please don't stop!!! :D
As I watch this video, you have over 2 mill subs. And as I watch this video from years ago, I see you have not changed a bit, you are still that genuine girl who kept her word to stay real when she only had like 200k subs. I love you even more now.
You're a rare gemstone left in this RUclips make-up world!! Thank you for continuing to be genuine through your content, it's taken you so far! Almost two years later, and you're at 2.5 mill subscribers, something very well deserved for you!
I'm with you! So many RUclipsrs do this for a living with not a whole lot of payment for their time (which is HOURS between filming, editing, and uploading), so I support them getting sponsors, free products, etc. What I don't support is anyone who says they like something they don't because, like you, I trust the people I watch when they say they like or don't like something. But I would say the vast majority of people I watch on RUclips are clearly honest about their opinions, and when they've been sent something they didn't like, they say that too. So I'm with you - I'm okay with sponsored videos but want a balance of the content that made me watch them in the first place, not because I don't want the sponsored product in front of me, but because I think being in a sponsored video controls a bit of who they can be and what they can do/say in a video (is that true? I have no idea - just an assumption). So I just prefer at least a balance, so I can still see them as well as the products. THANK YOU for bringing this up and pointing out the difference between being sent products and sponsoring. I was getting so frustrated at the hate some of the RUclipsrs I watch were getting for every little thing; even when a video wasn't sponsored AND didn't include products they were sent, some of them still get accused, like it's a crime! Calm down people! Do you girl, and we'll be here watching and supporting you. xoxo
THIS is seriously why I love her. I totally agree that sponsored videos are ok, everyone needs money, but loosing who you are is whats not ok. She's completely honest on her channel and I love it.
1. I like the "Kat chats" corner! 2. I agree with you 100% on the whole sponsorship thing. 3. Yes, of course you can do sponsored videos as long as you keep putting regular videos up & being you! I've been subscribed for a while now & have not once been disappointed with any video!
I'm watching this right now and I just love the part where she says, "If I ever hit 500,000 or 1,000,000 subscribers (this seems like a stretch)" And here she is with 2.6 million subs! Go Kathleen!!!!
I totally agree with you about sponsored videos! I would never compromise my integrity for a buck, it helps no one and makes people not trust what I say. I would only do it if I love the product & if it was occasional. It's sad that some video makers ruin it for those of us who could have the fortune of loving a product & having the opportunity to also make extra money at the same time. Love ya girl, you are one of the good ones!
I started following you a month ago and you were already 1.7 million!! I love seeing your "old" videos, you haven't change a bit! You are funny, smart and genuine. I just had my first baby, left my job to become a stay home mom and moved to another state, so I got a lot of anxiety and was dealing with post partum depression. You helped me to get back on my feet, I'll be forever thankful 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Love you Kathleen 💗
Yes, to the "Kat Chats Corner" sign, haha! I completely agree that I just look for the best in people and want to believe that people love the product that they are talking about compared to sponsored videos that are just a paycheck. I have a small RUclips channel and I completely agree with your opinion about understanding, I just use my best judgment when watching peoples videos. If it is someone who I have taken their recommendations and I disliked the product (more than once) then I will just move along and not click their links or buy the product they are "praising".
Literally I've spent the past year or so browsing beauty bloggers and I have to say you've got to be my favorite. Your personality shones through, and frankly your Kat Chats are my favorite part of your channel. You are one of my main inspirations to start my own youtune channel, someday when I can afford the equipment.
You're amazing!! I completely agree with you! And I'm actually so excited to hear about the product you love that you kinda wish you didn't like! lol!!
There are SO many youtubers I used to adore who have just completely changed to make theirself look perfect and as you say, just do it for the money, and it makes me so upset. I'm so genuinely glad I found your channel because you're one of the realist people on youtube. I love how committed you are to it, and how fantastic you are at makeup and just your character in general is 100% real! Never stop pleaaase x
watching this again two years after you posted it. Kathleen you are so special to the youtube world. you havent changed who you are one bit and you have over 1 million subscribers, almost as 2 million. i just personally want to say thank you for staying true to who you are and you keep doing you!!!! xoxo
I agree! :D I understand both sides and I think low sponsored frequency of videos is key, and FIT of the sponsorship with one's YT channel overall is key. Also I find that sponsored reviews are a little more on the iffy side compared to a styled lookbook or a tutorial, because lookbooks/tutorials can be adapted to fit your budget/style or fuel creativity with substitutions. Too much isn't good, once in a while is ok, and as long as it fits your channel and provides useful information or creative inspiration. It's good to find a balance! :) I'd like to help provide for my family and my future, but also keep integrity intact.
I'm obsessing over your Kat Chats videos. I love how honest and open you are, love the story times, the anxiety video, and everything else! You're amazing Kathleen, I discovered you this month and I've been watching your videos every day now. BTW, I completely agree with this. Sponsored is totally okay, but when it's all the time, it gets too much (: But there shouldn't be bullying about it.
haha this is o cute, thinking you'd never hit 500,000 or 1,000,000 and here you are with over 2.5 million! you go Kathleen :) I have only recently started watching your videos and I love how genuine you are!
I've been following you for two weeks straight. As in watch your videos on the go, when I'm resting, shopping, cooking...and this particular video made me so happy because you are so dedicated to your fans and talk about your numbers and now you are at 2 and 1/2 mil! Congrats sweetie. You're very inspiring.
Kat you definitely are one of the persons I admire the most, and one of the reasons why I returned to YT too. You're honest and sincere and tha's something you don't see very often here. I don't have a problem with sponsored videos, but I will if every single video a person makes is sponsored, that's annoying and awful. Btw I love the Kat chats corner and your lip color too. Adelante Kat que vienen muchas cosas nuevas y buenas para ti, y ese millón de suscriptores te aseguro que lo vas a tener. ;)
Its crazy that she talks about 1,000,000 subscribers being a 'stretch' or a rarity...girl, you're almost on 2,000,000!! Kathleen is a prime example of how being so genuine, unique and true to yourself can speak to so many people and is SO likeable. YOU being YOU is what got you so far and will continue to get you to 2,000,000 and beyond. SO proud and so grateful to have found your inspiring channel x
I agree with everything you said. There's nothing wrong with being compensated, but don't freaking lie and say you love a product just to get paid. It also upsets me so much when they put up video after video of sponsored giveaways. You didn't buy that crap and you probably haven't even tried it, why do you have to pretend it's the best thing ever and not even disclose that the company is giving it away on your behalf? So many RUclipsrs need to think twice about their values. Glad there are yts like you who I can safely keep watching :))
KathleenLights Thank you for staying true to yourself! I've been a subscriber since you had around 30K and love to see a passionate youtuber grow and stick to their guns. You deserve all the success you have :)
I'm subscribed to someone that used to always put up sponsored video, and when I say always I mean every video she posted. I haven't watched her videos in a while so I don't know if she is still doing sponsored videos.
It's even worse when you can clearly see that they've never even opened the product, and they are going on and on like they loved it. It's dishonest, and that might not mean much to some people, but if you're a person that makes their living from giving PRODUCT REVIEWS, then honesty should be at the top of your priorities list! It just really bugs me. I agree with your opinion completely, KathleenLights
Sponsored video or not you should be able to do anything you want. The majority of the time people complain or bash you about things because theyre jealous. Please dont ever change kat, and always remember you're more loved than youre "hated" and I only say "hated" because I find it hard to believe that people dislike you; including the fact that people actually take the time out of their day to complain about whether or not a vid is sponsored. C'mon now, you are the one that takes all the time to film, edit, etc versus us just clicking play in 2 sec and being able to watch your hard work in a few min. I give you a high five in spirit because honestly it takes so much patience and strength to put your face out there and disregard all that hate. Anywho, YOU are amazing kat, I will always be your fan girl! Peace & love, Christie
Watching older videos of you, and look at you now! You said you didn't think you'd hit a million followers, and you have over 2 million! You haven't changed, you're still the same amazing person and WE LOVE YOU! Keep killing it. xoxo
Girl if you like a product, whether it's sponsored or not, TALK ABOUT IT!! Haters gonna hate and us lovers will continue to love you and your content. Focus on that and brush off those negative dickheads (getting a lil passionate here) We want to know if you love a product so we can try it too!! :) I for one love your loyalty and integrity to us and yourself. You go girl!! X
KathleenLights I think if companies send you products that you don't like, you should make videos about those products. You don't owe the company anything more than an honest review, and knowing what products to steer clear from is just as useful to us as knowing which ones you love, and why. I think it's kind of phony to only make videos about stuff you like. It's kind of like withholding information, and it goes against your claim of wanting to be true to yourself.
N Moore Just because something DOES NOT work for me, doesn't mean it won't work on someone else.... there are so many things I love that people dislike. Just cause I don't talk about certain things I didn't like doesn't mean I'm "withholding information" and besides, I have talked about things i don't like in the past. It's not like I ONLY talk about stuff I like :)
Well I'm just saying, as one of your subscribers, that that information would be useful. Just because something DOES work for you doesn't mean it will work on someone else, either. So what's the point of watching youtubers/beauty gurus, then? It at least gives us a clue, short of running of to Sephora every day and trying the stuff. So that info would be useful to us. I just don't think you should feel intimidated by companies to keep hushed just because you know they want you to play the game and give a good review even if you think it's a crap product, since they sent it free. You don't have to play that game, but it would be nice if you warned us of these crap products, too.
So cute...I Never thought I'd have over 2000 subscribers... now so close to 2 Million. Kathleen u deserve every good thing that comes your way. You are truly blessed. You are a wonderfully humble person...and I love watching everyone of your videos. May God continue to bless u in every aspect of your life! Love ya!
KATHLEEN this video made me respect you 100x more than I already did. You've become my favorite beauty youtuber and I'm so proud of how far you've come on your channel. You're so genuine and dedicated and real. You deserve waaaayy more subscribers and I can't wait for the day you hit 1M. ilyyyyy girlllll 💯
I don't know if this matters to you in anyway, but I seriously always look foward to any of your videos, whether it's makeup tutorials or kat chats like this. your personality makes all your videos worth watching and i love them!! xoxo
I really wish more youtubers were like you. Sponsored videos annoy me only because most of those youtubers hate the product, and they are talking about it like it's heaven on earth! Thank you for you honesty and your loyalty :)
I love your katchats videos!! I recently found you on youtube, and out of many girls i watch, i really liked you! Actually first met you through your anxiety video. I loved you, so now im trying to watch all your katchats because they are so entertaining, so please dont stop!
I honestly do not understand how you don't have a million subscribers , you are hands down my favourite youtuber i watch !! xx So beautiful and down to earth
you are and have been hands down my favorite youtuber! ... and it's because you have and still are so real and down to earth... and yes! totally agree... make an updated video now!!!
I wanted to cry when you addressed the anxiety video and wanted to cry! It must be so hard, for me it's played such a huge role in my life and talking about it is so difficult. It would seriously be amazing and help so so many of us. If anyone's a jerk we'll sit on them because we need that video!
And now you have 2 million followers! I don't have the feeling that you have changed and that you've become fake at all, you are by far my favorite youtuber! It is so refreshing to see someone that is now kind of 'famous' and not arrogant or fake. Love you Kathleen! xxx
Look now your almost to 3 mill that's crazy!! So proud of you. I love you so much your such a humble human being and you are for sure hands down my favorite RUclipsr. Keep reaching for the stars Kathleen your amazing❤️
By the way, getting sent free products and reviewing them is still subject to FTC regulation and requires a disclaimer. I don't mind when people review products that get sent to them for free, but the disclaimer still needs to be there, even if they didn't pay you and just sent the product.
Yes!!! That is my biggest issue. People are so shady about when stuff is sponsored or sent to them. Some people will accept sponsorships where they're even required to say certain phrases word-for-word and stuff just for the money, and not say anything about it being sponsored. People will give out discount codes and say nothing about how it profits them. It drives me nuts and it's also illegal haha.
I've just discovered your channel, and love how genuine you are! I totally agree with you, there is nothing wrong with a sponsored video once in a while, as you said for a lot of youtubers this is their job and how they make a living. Sporting teams, athletes, celebrities etc. all have sponsorships, people are allowed to look after themselves. There's nothing wrong with it as long as people are genuine about the product and they're not just doing sponsorship after sponsorship. They definitely don't deserve the unnecessary nasty comments and I'm sure those people leaving those comments would jump at a sponsorship opportunity for a product they were passionate about!
I found your channel a few months ago and i am so glad i did. You are yourself and i love it. You act silly and make funny faces and just be who you are (reason i love your vlogs) i will support you throughout your journey here. As long as someone is happy or benefits from your videos than that is all that really matters. Btw, love the kat corner, love your content, love your personality. I hope you continue to be yourself. Never change love, just continue to grow into the amazing young woman you are. Much love kathleen! Xoxo
you don't see people screaming at Beyoncé because she is in L'Oreal commercials or freaking out on Ellen because she is a cover girl. Its the same thing to me when girls have sponsored videos :) I don't mind it because I have a mind of my own so when someone says they like something I can make my own decision to try it or not. :) xoxo
I agree to an extent.. Buuuuut think about it, we EXPECT that from celebrity's because hey ,they're rich ,they're famous ,they advertise and it's the norm because they aren't the "average" "everyday" person ,even though obviously they aren't better than us ,but that's what we expect from celebs, but YT is DESIGNED for the regular person looking to communicate with all the other people out their... I agree with Kathleen that one to two sponsored videos a month is really not bad, but I have seen SO many RUclipsr's get full of themselves and they stop being not only real to us but real to themselves ,and it's sick because YT is FOR regular people to sit down and communicate with other regular people,and to share our opinions and anything we can put up, we are free to do so. Anyone can sit in front of a camera and share their opinions on a product but not anyone can wake up and be a movie star? Know what I'm sayin?
Hi Kathleen, I am a huge fan of Kat Chats! The main reasons I watch your videos are that you're upbeat, fun and make me laugh and those are three things you can't have too much of in your day. I would say keep up the good work and go for it with the occasional sponsored video, you come across as being very genuine so I think all of your followers should be happy with that... Der nana na na na na naa na... *turn* KAT CHATS.
Kathleen I absolutely love your channel! And I agree with you 💯! I've been thinking about starting a channel and seeing your videos and how genuine and how you connect with your subbies I want to try it out! Thank you for being you!! Also when you said" a product sent to you for review is not the same as a sponsored video" agree agree! Loves from Oklahoma!
I don't care about people doing sponsored videos (and agree with you that don't be making all ur vids sponsored) but what I do get irritated with is the people that try and hide the fact that they're sponsored! Don't make a video about Urban Decay and say how much you LOVE LOVE LOVE this and that.......and be like ok, so yeah you should buy it.....later guys! Then when you scroll ALL THE WAY down to the bottom of the downbar and it says...oh btw this is sponosred....I feel like if the ppl who do them would just say from the get go "hey guys this IS sponsored however I do really really like it" and blah blah.....I feel like if the ppl were just upfront and honest it wouldn't be such a controversial subject....:)
KathleenLights I think it's the fact that some ppl CONCEAL that it's a sponsored video. I actually respect those who are very open about sent items, or sponsored videos, that just shows honesty. So, that way, ppl can just decide if they want to trust the video or not. :D If I like a YTber, I would every single video doesn't matter what the content is :D Thanks! Your eyes are fierce!
ttycc13 That's exactly how I feel! I feel like when they're being sneaky about it, or trying to conceal the fact that its sponsored, is when they are just doing it for the money. If it was a product they truly cared about they wouldn't care if you knew it was sponsored....IMO
KathleenLights Awesome! I always have troubles exposing my videos correctly with mine, lately I've just said screw it, tossed it to the side and used natural light! LOL!
Agree completely about the sponsored videos. The occasionally sponsored video is fine, but keep it to a minimum. Love the Kat Chats Corner idea. Super cute. Thanks for being true to yourself and your viewers. It's very refreshing to see someone as unique as yourself putting themselves out there for the rest of the world to see. I always look forward to your new videos. They have helped me feel more comfortable being myself. And they are great when I need to unwind before bed or need a pick me up after a bad day. Please keep posting videos. They help a lot. ❤
Just watched this older video. Your input is appreciated and so true! It's difficult to figure out who is just an "ad", acting as a puppet for the particular company, and who is there for their subscribers. Thanks, as always!
I completely agree. I'm okay with sponsored videos as long as the youtuber genuinely likes the product and it's also stated that the video is sponsored.
In this video you didn't even know if you could make it to 1 million subscribers and now you're almost at 2 million! And you are still so real and genuine in your videos! Love you Kathleen
If you genuinely love a product and that company is willing to pay you to speak your mind, why wouldn't you take it? Those sponsored videos are not the problems. The problem is when they support products they don't truly believe in. Don't judge all sponsored videos based on the bad apples. The world is too full of that happening in general - people judging a whole group based on what the bad ones do. Great video, Kathleen! You truly are lovely :) PS - I know I'm late to this game. I can't sleep and I'm going through old videos, lol.
This is how I feel! Sometimes I can tell if they are sponsored but not always, but putting people down for making a living isn't ok. You are down to earth and personable and I'm glad I became a subscriber!
I agree 100% with you! Once in a while if the person is being honest I don't mind them. When they do one video a week and it's always sponsored... then no! Couldn't help but laugh at the "some of you are little mean" haha You're amazing :)
I don't mind sponsored videos, just don't change the content/editing of the video, deliver the video the same way.. Be yourself stay true & 100% honest about the product.. Ppl will notice if they dislike it.
I love your Kat-Chats! You are such a kind hearted person, and your tutorials are amazing. A lot of people do high end products most of the time, but you do mostly drugstore which I LOVE, Keep being you Kat.
One thing I really don't mind is outfit sponsored videos, like the ones from clothesencounters, because seriously it doesn't matter if it's sponsored or if the clothes were free or not, the way that the person styles the videos are with their own style, it's not like they're reviewing a product that's going to "work" or NOT "work" for somebody, other than the fact that it may or may not work for somebody's body type, but that's for the individual to decide.
I'm on board with you about balance of sponsored and non sponsored videos and maintaining integrity. For viewers who get angered by sponsored videos, I think another thing to take into consideration is how youtubers are changing perceptions about women, entrepreneurship and make-up.Smart and talented youtubers of all ages have managed to turn their skills, expertise and charisma into a veritable personal "brand", connect with hundreds of people from all over the world and turn it into a significant economic demographic using a tool (make up) that people used to dismiss as frivolous. But you have managed to turn it into something powerful, transformative, empowering and profitable. The fact that companies recognize this and utilize your networks is powerful, and female viewers should recognize that the opportunities for sponsorship can be an empowering thing for all people interested in the beauty industry. Recognizing the social impact of (often times) young women is a victory. Recognizing the skills necessary to build this kind of audience is important. And seeing youtubers as women who own their own personal "brand" and have turned that into a career is pretty damn awesome. It means that companies are seeing the power and importance of young women as cultural influencers, taste makers and economic actors. So yeah...thats my social science take on it.
I tink its important to discuss the negative impact that overly sponsored videos can have on the statement you just made. If large companies start using these young women as puppets to sell thier agenda, that is the opposite of empowerment. It is a perversion of it.
Jessica Wingate I completely agree with you. It can for sure veer into dangerous territory especially if younger women or women without business experience is being cohersed into unfair business deals, or sponsorships take over a channel. However, I think I would rather watch a sponsored video where I know the woman is making a clear economic gain from a partnership with a brand, than a video where she "isn't obligated to say anything" but the stuff was sent for free. To me, that is more exploitative.
***** I don't know. That's sort of e.l.f's thing. They send huge packages to people to review as they please. They get really good and really bad reviews. They have been doing this for a long time. It has been wonderful for them as a brand. These are some of my favorite videos by many you tubers.
The reason I watch your video's is because I Love your personality, and I can see how real you are, even if it's online, I can tell ! I also can't wait for the anxiety video, because I suffer with it myself but I have got it under control now (Thank goodness)! I know how hard that video will be to record, but just know that a ton of us care a lot about you and you have my support 110% !! Big Hugs for you, Carol from Boston xo
What bothers me is the "fame" /: some girls are letting it get to their head and just want $$$ It's hard to know who is telling the truth and who just wants the money. Nothing is wrong with making money but when you lie about it and then "convince" your subscribers to buy something and it doesn't do what they claimed, etc. is really devastating. It makes me lose faith and trust /: I can tell you are so sincere! And I love watching your videos! I'm excited to watch you get to a million subscribers!!!😘😘😘
Love the Kat Chats corner! I seriously laughed out loud at the Friends theme song in the bloopers. Personally, I think it is totally OK to do sponsored videos here and there, as long as you 100% backup and believe in the product. I think alot of RUclipsrs forget that their viewers really trust their opinion and review of products! I love that you are true to yourself and viewers! xoxo
I don't understand why people get uptight about it. I am not the type of person to just go out and buy something because someone I admire says it's great. Plus aren't sponsored videos the RUclips version of celebrity endorsements or celebrities in advertising? I think people take things way too seriously and should just relax.
KathleenLights Before I say what I am going to say and go on a mini rant can I just say you looking freaking stunning in this vid and you are adorable ;-). Ok now for mini rant, #MiniRantEngage hahahaha. think you are missing the point about sponsorships and why people get upset. I for one don't mind them, RUclips is a business and as someone who runs a business (me), I totally get why sponsorships exist and even support them, HOWEVER. In most business/marketing worlds people know when something is an ad. For example, when you are reading a magazine, you know when those certain pages are sponsors or an ad. Even on some RUclips videos (especially in the tech world of videos) they will say "This video has been brought to you by....squarespace, amazon, etc".....the issue with the beauty community and sponsorships is that people are NOT being honest or are being VERY VERY vague. They will put an FTC BURIED in the tags and then insert said product right into their october favorites lets say. That is dishonest because then people don't know what is genuine and whats not. There is a reason the FTC exists. Its different than hiding things and doing product placement without your audiences knowledge. There is a BIG difference between "this video has been brought to you by amazon, squarespace, maybelline, etc..." and "Here are my October favorites" and then not mentioning ANYTHING about the product that was sponsored and confusing your audience. You never see people complain about sponsored videos in other parts of the youtube world, such as tech, comedy, etc, only in beauty community. Why do you think that is? Because there is dishonesty in SOME beauty channels and a vagueness that is just wrong. I am a business woman that runs her own business and even I can see the difference. It also has nothing to do with the amount of sponsorship's. One of my favorite tech channels is sponsored every single video, but they say it and then move on and it doesn't affect their video. Its different than hiding things and doing product placement without your audiences knowledge.
I really hope you do the video about anxiety. I suffer with it as well and would LOVE to hear about how you cope with it. It always makes me feel better to know I'm not alone in this. You look so pretty. And totally agree with you on the sponsored videos!! xx
Thank you for making this video & reaffirming by beliefs about this (as a RUclipsr)! I have been having trouble with sponsors wanting me to outright LIE for them in a video. It is terrible. It's like, if I don't like your product, I am not going to lie to my viewers, I don't care if you're paying me. It's an ethics thing, and I don't want to compromise the integrity of my channel for a quick buck. It is really disrespectful of sponsors to expect us to give a dishonest review. I will only do sponsored vids if truly believe in the product, like you said. I have had sponsors wanting me to "re-word" the videos I make for them. It's so wrong, and I would rather send the product back than sell out.
i love that in this video you thought 1m subscribers was unrealistic, now look where you are and still as genuine and lovely as you have always been! xxx
Makeupbymandy24 AKA Amanda Steele should watch this video ! Her every single video is sponsored ! Literally EVERY SINGLE VIDEO !!! and she uploads every month or so .. I used to watch her when she wasn't like that,but now I feel like she doesn't even care about her channel, the only way she does it is to make a quick buck ! Kath,I wish all the youtubers were like you !
Aww you are so sincere! I know theres some people saying you shouldn't keep bad products hidden from us, but honestly, I think you are doing a great job at being sincere and sharing only the content and products that deserve to be talked about. I just recently subscribed, but I seriously love you already! ♡ definitely one of my fave YT's :)
Just rewatching this video and to see how you've come makes me so proud a subscriber *cries* The fact that you even said if you even hit a million or 500k which you even thought was a stretch for you! A year down the road and you're almost at 1.5mill! So so proud of you Kathleen, you truly are my role model.
I completely agree with you. I look up to a lot of you tubers for makeup advice. I have an 8 yr old daughter and I can't afford to experiment with makeup. I need to know if it will work or not. Realness is key to me! Thats why I love your videos so much. Your not fake!
Rewatching this video in 2015 and Kathleen from the past lemme tell you sth you've hit 1000000 subs and you're not stopping there and I'm so happy for you
The only time sponsored videos bother me are when 1) the person doesn't clearly state that it's sponsored, which isn't fair for the consumer, or 2) when they are sponsoring something dishonestly. I saw some sponsored videos about an eyeshadow palette that was a piece of crap and they all said the same things about it, even word for word. Nothing negative. If someone starts with a disclaimer, and can list the pros and cons (every product has them) and I trust that they're being honest, then that's fine. But when you're sneaky and shady about it (which is a huge issue especially on Instagram) that's when it's a problem.
I agree with you on sponsored videos. I understand that sponsorship are part of making money in the youtube community, but original content keeps people interested.. I truly enjoy your videos and love your personality. You seem like a very approachable and real person. Keep the videos coming!!
remember when you said this?! a million! as if it was impossible. And now, you're at 2 million and still as humble as ever. You're amazing kathleen. Love you
"Girl you usta hate dat primer, who you tryin' ta foo'" LOL KathleenLights you are adorable!
Also maybe I'm just naive but I don't pay any attention to whether a video is sponsored or not. I make my own decisions about what to buy and can't blame anyone for a a product that doesn't work for me just because someone else likes it.
Candace Evans thats not naive, thats intelligence!
Candace Evans sometimes you can hate and then love smth and it doesn't necessarily mean that it is sponsered right? :p (i said that 'cause kathleen's sister in the "sister tag" video said that kathleen once used to hate a mascara and then she's been loving it sooo :p yes kathleen i believe in you and i know you're not fake) ... is this comment weird? nah?..i think so
Candace Evans i like your comment ! Im the same was i have no clue what the difderence is . :)
,,Hitting a million is a stretch"... And here you are with Over 2 million!
Hayky 3 now
4 now
I've been following you for a while, but I'm not a commenter, in fact this is the first time I've commented on any video. But I was so impressed, I've decided to show my support publicly! :) without writing so much, in summary, I agree with everything you've said! And it's so awesome how real you are!!
Thank you so much Alice!!!
"if i ever hit 1 million, or 500,000 which seems like a stretch - 1 million, I feel like very few people hit 1 million, I hope you guys are still supporting me throughout it all" KATHLEEN i love you sooo much! She's almost at 2 million and we still support her so much.
Yes!! I love her!!!!
now she's almost at three mil omg
Now she hit 3M slay
This whole video I was nodding my head in agreement. You're so genuine and real and I think this video was amazing. And of course you look gorgeous as always❤️
Thank you so so much!
1+ million baby. Ur still one of the most genuine youtubers i watch. Love u forever and everr
I appreciate that you can actually talk about this. i feel that a lot of people just can't seem to voice their opinion on RUclips world. There is nothing wrong with disliking the product. everyone is different and we are all aware of that. it doesn't bother me when people do sponsored videos. At the end of the day, it is me who decide whether i buy it or not. I love your videos and i fully support what you do. :D please don't stop!!! :D
Yes thank you! Xoxo
As I watch this video, you have over 2 mill subs. And as I watch this video from years ago, I see you have not changed a bit, you are still that genuine girl who kept her word to stay real when she only had like 200k subs. I love you even more now.
I have watched SO many Kat chat videos the past 2 days😂👏🏼😂
same i feel like I'm hanging out with her lol
Anna sablan sameee! i get ready while watching/listening to them! she needs to post more of them!
Anna sablan yeah I've replayed her and Jessi's collabs tons of times
You're a rare gemstone left in this RUclips make-up world!! Thank you for continuing to be genuine through your content, it's taken you so far! Almost two years later, and you're at 2.5 mill subscribers, something very well deserved for you!
I'm with you! So many RUclipsrs do this for a living with not a whole lot of payment for their time (which is HOURS between filming, editing, and uploading), so I support them getting sponsors, free products, etc. What I don't support is anyone who says they like something they don't because, like you, I trust the people I watch when they say they like or don't like something. But I would say the vast majority of people I watch on RUclips are clearly honest about their opinions, and when they've been sent something they didn't like, they say that too. So I'm with you - I'm okay with sponsored videos but want a balance of the content that made me watch them in the first place, not because I don't want the sponsored product in front of me, but because I think being in a sponsored video controls a bit of who they can be and what they can do/say in a video (is that true? I have no idea - just an assumption). So I just prefer at least a balance, so I can still see them as well as the products. THANK YOU for bringing this up and pointing out the difference between being sent products and sponsoring. I was getting so frustrated at the hate some of the RUclipsrs I watch were getting for every little thing; even when a video wasn't sponsored AND didn't include products they were sent, some of them still get accused, like it's a crime! Calm down people! Do you girl, and we'll be here watching and supporting you. xoxo
YESSS THANK YOUUUUUUU XOXO
THIS is seriously why I love her. I totally agree that sponsored videos are ok, everyone needs money, but loosing who you are is whats not ok. She's completely honest on her channel and I love it.
1. I like the "Kat chats" corner! 2. I agree with you 100% on the whole sponsorship thing. 3. Yes, of course you can do sponsored videos as long as you keep putting regular videos up & being you! I've been subscribed for a while now & have not once been disappointed with any video!
Thank you so so much!
I'm watching this right now and I just love the part where she says, "If I ever hit 500,000 or 1,000,000 subscribers (this seems like a stretch)" And here she is with 2.6 million subs! Go Kathleen!!!!
I totally agree with you about sponsored videos! I would never compromise my integrity for a buck, it helps no one and makes people not trust what I say. I would only do it if I love the product & if it was occasional. It's sad that some video makers ruin it for those of us who could have the fortune of loving a product & having the opportunity to also make extra money at the same time. Love ya girl, you are one of the good ones!
I started following you a month ago and you were already 1.7 million!! I love seeing your "old" videos, you haven't change a bit! You are funny, smart and genuine.
I just had my first baby, left my job to become a stay home mom and moved to another state, so I got a lot of anxiety and was dealing with post partum depression. You helped me to get back on my feet, I'll be forever thankful 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Love you Kathleen 💗
Yes, to the "Kat Chats Corner" sign, haha! I completely agree that I just look for the best in people and want to believe that people love the product that they are talking about compared to sponsored videos that are just a paycheck. I have a small RUclips channel and I completely agree with your opinion about understanding, I just use my best judgment when watching peoples videos. If it is someone who I have taken their recommendations and I disliked the product (more than once) then I will just move along and not click their links or buy the product they are "praising".
Literally I've spent the past year or so browsing beauty bloggers and I have to say you've got to be my favorite. Your personality shones through, and frankly your Kat Chats are my favorite part of your channel. You are one of my main inspirations to start my own youtune channel, someday when I can afford the equipment.
You're amazing!! I completely agree with you! And I'm actually so excited to hear about the product you love that you kinda wish you didn't like! lol!!
Hahah! Thanks Siri!
I agree 100%!
There are SO many youtubers I used to adore who have just completely changed to make theirself look perfect and as you say, just do it for the money, and it makes me so upset. I'm so genuinely glad I found your channel because you're one of the realist people on youtube. I love how committed you are to it, and how fantastic you are at makeup and just your character in general is 100% real! Never stop pleaaase x
you're seriously so adorable! i can't imagine anyone disliking u!
keep doing what you're doing, we will always support you!
That's so sweet! Thank you
Aw, wow! Thanks so much for replying!! Such an honor :D
watching this again two years after you posted it. Kathleen you are so special to the youtube world. you havent changed who you are one bit and you have over 1 million subscribers, almost as 2 million. i just personally want to say thank you for staying true to who you are and you keep doing you!!!! xoxo
I agree! :D I understand both sides and I think low sponsored frequency of videos is key, and FIT of the sponsorship with one's YT channel overall is key. Also I find that sponsored reviews are a little more on the iffy side compared to a styled lookbook or a tutorial, because lookbooks/tutorials can be adapted to fit your budget/style or fuel creativity with substitutions.
Too much isn't good, once in a while is ok, and as long as it fits your channel and provides useful information or creative inspiration. It's good to find a balance! :) I'd like to help provide for my family and my future, but also keep integrity intact.
I'm obsessing over your Kat Chats videos. I love how honest and open you are, love the story times, the anxiety video, and everything else! You're amazing Kathleen, I discovered you this month and I've been watching your videos every day now. BTW, I completely agree with this. Sponsored is totally okay, but when it's all the time, it gets too much (: But there shouldn't be bullying about it.
You're so genuine & your beautiful inside and out , thank you for always being real. I'll be here at 1 million !
Hahaha I wishhhhh
KathleenLights Pretty darn close now!
KathleenLights how did you get almost a million subscribers in 8 months!!! Amazing and congrats so funny you said that "I wish" lol
Bonny Day I know!! It's insane!!!
Vanessa Ciaccio KathleenLights A million and still going!!!
Honestly, the more I watch you, I just love you more and more. Thank you for being so genuine and truly being yourself!
haha this is o cute, thinking you'd never hit 500,000 or 1,000,000 and here you are with over 2.5 million! you go Kathleen :) I have only recently started watching your videos and I love how genuine you are!
I've been following you for two weeks straight. As in watch your videos on the go, when I'm resting, shopping, cooking...and this particular video made me so happy because you are so dedicated to your fans and talk about your numbers and now you are at 2 and 1/2 mil! Congrats sweetie. You're very inspiring.
Kat you definitely are one of the persons I admire the most, and one of the reasons why I returned to YT too. You're honest and sincere and tha's something you don't see very often here. I don't have a problem with sponsored videos, but I will if every single video a person makes is sponsored, that's annoying and awful. Btw I love the Kat chats corner and your lip color too. Adelante Kat que vienen muchas cosas nuevas y buenas para ti, y ese millón de suscriptores te aseguro que lo vas a tener. ;)
Gracias!!!!! Such a sweet comment :)
Its crazy that she talks about 1,000,000 subscribers being a 'stretch' or a rarity...girl, you're almost on 2,000,000!! Kathleen is a prime example of how being so genuine, unique and true to yourself can speak to so many people and is SO likeable. YOU being YOU is what got you so far and will continue to get you to 2,000,000 and beyond. SO proud and so grateful to have found your inspiring channel x
I agree with everything you said. There's nothing wrong with being compensated, but don't freaking lie and say you love a product just to get paid. It also upsets me so much when they put up video after video of sponsored giveaways. You didn't buy that crap and you probably haven't even tried it, why do you have to pretend it's the best thing ever and not even disclose that the company is giving it away on your behalf? So many RUclipsrs need to think twice about their values. Glad there are yts like you who I can safely keep watching :))
Amen!
YES! I honestly don't care if videos are sponsored if people believe and love a product! Thanks for your feedback!
KathleenLights Thank you for staying true to yourself! I've been a subscriber since you had around 30K and love to see a passionate youtuber grow and stick to their guns. You deserve all the success you have :)
I'm subscribed to someone that used to always put up sponsored video, and when I say always I mean every video she posted. I haven't watched her videos in a while so I don't know if she is still doing sponsored videos.
It's even worse when you can clearly see that they've never even opened the product, and they are going on and on like they loved it. It's dishonest, and that might not mean much to some people, but if you're a person that makes their living from giving PRODUCT REVIEWS, then honesty should be at the top of your priorities list! It just really bugs me. I agree with your opinion completely, KathleenLights
Sponsored video or not you should be able to do anything you want. The majority of the time people complain or bash you about things because theyre jealous. Please dont ever change kat, and always remember you're more loved than youre "hated" and I only say "hated" because I find it hard to believe that people dislike you; including the fact that people actually take the time out of their day to complain about whether or not a vid is sponsored. C'mon now, you are the one that takes all the time to film, edit, etc versus us just clicking play in 2 sec and being able to watch your hard work in a few min. I give you a high five in spirit because honestly it takes so much patience and strength to put your face out there and disregard all that hate. Anywho, YOU are amazing kat, I will always be your fan girl!
Peace & love,
Christie
Wow! At 8:30 you said "I feel like having a million is a stretch...."
A year later....you have 1,500,000. I'm so proud of you!
+Jennifer Micek Yup. I was thinking the same. I love she had 200k subscribers here and even thou she has close to 2 mil now, she hasn't changed a bit.
And now 2 milli!
Jennifer Micek and now 3!!! 😂😂
Now 3 and counting!
Jen Drives A Jeep 3.7 MILLION
Watching older videos of you, and look at you now! You said you didn't think you'd hit a million followers, and you have over 2 million! You haven't changed, you're still the same amazing person and WE LOVE YOU! Keep killing it. xoxo
Girl if you like a product, whether it's sponsored or not, TALK ABOUT IT!! Haters gonna hate and us lovers will continue to love you and your content. Focus on that and brush off those negative dickheads (getting a lil passionate here) We want to know if you love a product so we can try it too!! :) I for one love your loyalty and integrity to us and yourself. You go girl!! X
This comment made me so happy! Thank you!
KathleenLights I think if companies send you products that you don't like, you should make videos about those products. You don't owe the company anything more than an honest review, and knowing what products to steer clear from is just as useful to us as knowing which ones you love, and why. I think it's kind of phony to only make videos about stuff you like. It's kind of like withholding information, and it goes against your claim of wanting to be true to yourself.
N Moore Just because something DOES NOT work for me, doesn't mean it won't work on someone else.... there are so many things I love that people dislike. Just cause I don't talk about certain things I didn't like doesn't mean I'm "withholding information" and besides, I have talked about things i don't like in the past. It's not like I ONLY talk about stuff I like :)
Well I'm just saying, as one of your subscribers, that that information would be useful. Just because something DOES work for you doesn't mean it will work on someone else, either. So what's the point of watching youtubers/beauty gurus, then? It at least gives us a clue, short of running of to Sephora every day and trying the stuff. So that info would be useful to us. I just don't think you should feel intimidated by companies to keep hushed just because you know they want you to play the game and give a good review even if you think it's a crap product, since they sent it free. You don't have to play that game, but it would be nice if you warned us of these crap products, too.
N Moore Preach Sister!
So cute...I Never thought I'd have over 2000 subscribers... now so close to 2 Million. Kathleen u deserve every good thing that comes your way. You are truly blessed. You are a wonderfully humble person...and I love watching everyone of your videos. May God continue to bless u in every aspect of your life! Love ya!
whos still watching this in 2016???
love that kathleen still hasn't changed
Charmix Pixies She really does not like change. She was 100% true on that. 😄 ❤
im watching it now in 2017 and still love her!
2018
2019 🙋🏼♀️
KATHLEEN this video made me respect you 100x more than I already did. You've become my favorite beauty youtuber and I'm so proud of how far you've come on your channel. You're so genuine and dedicated and real. You deserve waaaayy more subscribers and I can't wait for the day you hit 1M. ilyyyyy girlllll 💯
I don't know if this matters to you in anyway, but I seriously always look foward to any of your videos, whether it's makeup tutorials or kat chats like this. your personality makes all your videos worth watching and i love them!! xoxo
I really wish more youtubers were like you. Sponsored videos annoy me only because most of those youtubers hate the product, and they are talking about it like it's heaven on earth! Thank you for you honesty and your loyalty :)
Over a million now and still amazing!
Lots of love!
I love your katchats videos!! I recently found you on youtube, and out of many girls i watch, i really liked you! Actually first met you through your anxiety video. I loved you, so now im trying to watch all your katchats because they are so entertaining, so please dont stop!
I honestly do not understand how you don't have a million subscribers , you are hands down my favourite youtuber i watch !! xx So beautiful and down to earth
AAAAWWW THANK YOUUU
you are and have been hands down my favorite youtuber! ... and it's because you have and still are so real and down to earth... and yes! totally agree... make an updated video now!!!
I wanted to cry when you addressed the anxiety video and wanted to cry! It must be so hard, for me it's played such a huge role in my life and talking about it is so difficult. It would seriously be amazing and help so so many of us. If anyone's a jerk we'll sit on them because we need that video!
P.s! Tell us about what you've been trying out! I don't care if yours are sponsored I Trust your honesty!
My third p.s as usual 😳 I so appreciate you saying how you still stay yourself, that is beyond amazing.
Lmaooo we'll sit on them!!
I was trying to think of something not offensive hahaahah but am I not right guys!?! No hate allowed here!
This is perfect. End of story. This is why so many people love you and trust you on RUclips. I can trust your opinion.
"i don't think 1 million will ever happen" BABE IT HAPPENED
And now you have 2 million followers! I don't have the feeling that you have changed and that you've become fake at all, you are by far my favorite youtuber! It is so refreshing to see someone that is now kind of 'famous' and not arrogant or fake. Love you Kathleen! xxx
Look now your almost to 3 mill that's crazy!! So proud of you. I love you so much your such a humble human being and you are for sure hands down my favorite RUclipsr. Keep reaching for the stars Kathleen your amazing❤️
I love watching your Kat Chats! You're so sweet and I think you addressed this subject so incredibly well.
By the way, getting sent free products and reviewing them is still subject to FTC regulation and requires a disclaimer. I don't mind when people review products that get sent to them for free, but the disclaimer still needs to be there, even if they didn't pay you and just sent the product.
I agree! I don't see why people would hide that!
Yes!!! That is my biggest issue. People are so shady about when stuff is sponsored or sent to them. Some people will accept sponsorships where they're even required to say certain phrases word-for-word and stuff just for the money, and not say anything about it being sponsored. People will give out discount codes and say nothing about how it profits them. It drives me nuts and it's also illegal haha.
I've just discovered your channel, and love how genuine you are! I totally agree with you, there is nothing wrong with a sponsored video once in a while, as you said for a lot of youtubers this is their job and how they make a living. Sporting teams, athletes, celebrities etc. all have sponsorships, people are allowed to look after themselves. There's nothing wrong with it as long as people are genuine about the product and they're not just doing sponsorship after sponsorship. They definitely don't deserve the unnecessary nasty comments and I'm sure those people leaving those comments would jump at a sponsorship opportunity for a product they were passionate about!
When she's painting her nails and then asks "is this distracting?" 😂 and the friends song 😂
I found your channel a few months ago and i am so glad i did. You are yourself and i love it. You act silly and make funny faces and just be who you are (reason i love your vlogs) i will support you throughout your journey here. As long as someone is happy or benefits from your videos than that is all that really matters. Btw, love the kat corner, love your content, love your personality. I hope you continue to be yourself. Never change love, just continue to grow into the amazing young woman you are. Much love kathleen! Xoxo
you don't see people screaming at Beyoncé because she is in L'Oreal commercials or freaking out on Ellen because she is a cover girl. Its the same thing to me when girls have sponsored videos :) I don't mind it because I have a mind of my own so when someone says they like something I can make my own decision to try it or not. :) xoxo
this is exactly how I feel. I am glad to see I'm not alone. It is so disturbing to see all the hate for some youtubers.
I agree to an extent.. Buuuuut think about it, we EXPECT that from celebrity's because hey ,they're rich ,they're famous ,they advertise and it's the norm because they aren't the "average" "everyday" person ,even though obviously they aren't better than us ,but that's what we expect from celebs, but YT is DESIGNED for the regular person looking to communicate with all the other people out their... I agree with Kathleen that one to two sponsored videos a month is really not bad, but I have seen SO many RUclipsr's get full of themselves and they stop being not only real to us but real to themselves ,and it's sick because YT is FOR regular people to sit down and communicate with other regular people,and to share our opinions and anything we can put up, we are free to do so. Anyone can sit in front of a camera and share their opinions on a product but not anyone can wake up and be a movie star? Know what I'm sayin?
im not sponsored, you can watch me if you want :)
MrsMakeupMadness
SHE'S HAVING TWINS
Hi Kathleen, I am a huge fan of Kat Chats!
The main reasons I watch your videos are that you're upbeat, fun and make me laugh and those are three things you can't have too much of in your day. I would say keep up the good work and go for it with the occasional sponsored video, you come across as being very genuine so I think all of your followers should be happy with that...
Der nana na na na na naa na... *turn* KAT CHATS.
YOU ARE SO SO GENUINE
Kathleen I absolutely love your channel! And I agree with you 💯! I've been thinking about starting a channel and seeing your videos and how genuine and how you connect with your subbies I want to try it out! Thank you for being you!! Also when you said" a product sent to you for review is not the same as a sponsored video" agree agree! Loves from Oklahoma!
I don't care about people doing sponsored videos (and agree with you that don't be making all ur vids sponsored) but what I do get irritated with is the people that try and hide the fact that they're sponsored! Don't make a video about Urban Decay and say how much you LOVE LOVE LOVE this and that.......and be like ok, so yeah you should buy it.....later guys! Then when you scroll ALL THE WAY down to the bottom of the downbar and it says...oh btw this is sponosred....I feel like if the ppl who do them would just say from the get go "hey guys this IS sponsored however I do really really like it" and blah blah.....I feel like if the ppl were just upfront and honest it wouldn't be such a controversial subject....:)
BTW did you get a ring light? Makes your eyes look awesome! Couldn't tell if it was that or just ur vanity lights....either way the look is awesome!
As long as it says it in the description box, I'm okay! And yes I did :) I don't use it everyday but I finally bought one!
KathleenLights I think it's the fact that some ppl CONCEAL that it's a sponsored video. I actually respect those who are very open about sent items, or sponsored videos, that just shows honesty. So, that way, ppl can just decide if they want to trust the video or not. :D If I like a YTber, I would every single video doesn't matter what the content is :D Thanks! Your eyes are fierce!
ttycc13 That's exactly how I feel! I feel like when they're being sneaky about it, or trying to conceal the fact that its sponsored, is when they are just doing it for the money. If it was a product they truly cared about they wouldn't care if you knew it was sponsored....IMO
KathleenLights Awesome! I always have troubles exposing my videos correctly with mine, lately I've just said screw it, tossed it to the side and used natural light! LOL!
Agree completely about the sponsored videos. The occasionally sponsored video is fine, but keep it to a minimum.
Love the Kat Chats Corner idea. Super cute.
Thanks for being true to yourself and your viewers. It's very refreshing to see someone as unique as yourself putting themselves out there for the rest of the world to see. I always look forward to your new videos. They have helped me feel more comfortable being myself. And they are great when I need to unwind before bed or need a pick me up after a bad day. Please keep posting videos. They help a lot. ❤
You were the first RUclipsr to reply to my comment! I really appreciate that you care about your viewers
Thank you! Thanks for watching
Just watched this older video. Your input is appreciated and so true! It's difficult to figure out who is just an "ad", acting as a puppet for the particular company, and who is there for their subscribers. Thanks, as always!
I completely agree. I'm okay with sponsored videos as long as the youtuber genuinely likes the product and it's also stated that the video is sponsored.
Yes!
In this video you didn't even know if you could make it to 1 million subscribers and now you're almost at 2 million! And you are still so real and genuine in your videos! Love you Kathleen
If you genuinely love a product and that company is willing to pay you to speak your mind, why wouldn't you take it? Those sponsored videos are not the problems. The problem is when they support products they don't truly believe in. Don't judge all sponsored videos based on the bad apples. The world is too full of that happening in general - people judging a whole group based on what the bad ones do.
Great video, Kathleen! You truly are lovely :)
PS - I know I'm late to this game. I can't sleep and I'm going through old videos, lol.
This is how I feel! Sometimes I can tell if they are sponsored but not always, but putting people down for making a living isn't ok. You are down to earth and personable and I'm glad I became a subscriber!
seeing this in 2016 and she has 2M
I agree 100% with you! Once in a while if the person is being honest I don't mind them. When they do one video a week and it's always sponsored... then no!
Couldn't help but laugh at the "some of you are little mean" haha
You're amazing :)
I don't mind sponsored videos, just don't change the content/editing of the video, deliver the video the same way.. Be yourself stay true & 100% honest about the product.. Ppl will notice if they dislike it.
You're so right!
I love your Kat-Chats! You are such a kind hearted person, and your tutorials are amazing. A lot of people do high end products most of the time, but you do mostly drugstore which I LOVE, Keep being you Kat.
One thing I really don't mind is outfit sponsored videos, like the ones from clothesencounters, because seriously it doesn't matter if it's sponsored or if the clothes were free or not, the way that the person styles the videos are with their own style, it's not like they're reviewing a product that's going to "work" or NOT "work" for somebody, other than the fact that it may or may not work for somebody's body type, but that's for the individual to decide.
so true!
I'm on board with you about balance of sponsored and non sponsored videos and maintaining integrity. For viewers who get angered by sponsored videos, I think another thing to take into consideration is how youtubers are changing perceptions about women, entrepreneurship and make-up.Smart and talented youtubers of all ages have managed to turn their skills, expertise and charisma into a veritable personal "brand", connect with hundreds of people from all over the world and turn it into a significant economic demographic using a tool (make up) that people used to dismiss as frivolous. But you have managed to turn it into something powerful, transformative, empowering and profitable. The fact that companies recognize this and utilize your networks is powerful, and female viewers should recognize that the opportunities for sponsorship can be an empowering thing for all people interested in the beauty industry. Recognizing the social impact of (often times) young women is a victory. Recognizing the skills necessary to build this kind of audience is important. And seeing youtubers as women who own their own personal "brand" and have turned that into a career is pretty damn awesome. It means that companies are seeing the power and importance of young women as cultural influencers, taste makers and economic actors. So yeah...thats my social science take on it.
***** Well said, ma'am :D
I tink its important to discuss the negative impact that overly sponsored videos can have on the statement you just made. If large companies start using these young women as puppets to sell thier agenda, that is the opposite of empowerment. It is a perversion of it.
Jessica Wingate I completely agree with you. It can for sure veer into dangerous territory especially if younger women or women without business experience is being cohersed into unfair business deals, or sponsorships take over a channel. However, I think I would rather watch a sponsored video where I know the woman is making a clear economic gain from a partnership with a brand, than a video where she "isn't obligated to say anything" but the stuff was sent for free. To me, that is more exploitative.
***** I don't know. That's sort of e.l.f's thing. They send huge packages to people to review as they please. They get really good and really bad reviews. They have been doing this for a long time. It has been wonderful for them as a brand. These are some of my favorite videos by many you tubers.
Im watching this in 2016 and it's so cute that you thought it would be crazy to hit 1 million subscribers and now you have 2 and a half million !!
The reason I watch your video's is because I Love your personality, and I can see
how real you are, even if it's online, I can tell ! I also can't wait for the anxiety video,
because I suffer with it myself but I have got it under control now (Thank goodness)!
I know how hard that video will be to record, but just know that a ton of us care a lot
about you and you have my support 110% !! Big Hugs for you, Carol from Boston xo
What bothers me is the "fame" /: some girls are letting it get to their head and just want $$$
It's hard to know who is telling the truth and who just wants the money.
Nothing is wrong with making money but when you lie about it and then "convince" your subscribers to buy something and it doesn't do what they claimed, etc. is really devastating. It makes me lose faith and trust /:
I can tell you are so sincere! And I love watching your videos!
I'm excited to watch you get to a million subscribers!!!😘😘😘
haha thank you!! I wish!
Love the Kat Chats corner! I seriously laughed out loud at the Friends theme song in the bloopers. Personally, I think it is totally OK to do sponsored videos here and there, as long as you 100% backup and believe in the product. I think alot of RUclipsrs forget that their viewers really trust their opinion and review of products! I love that you are true to yourself and viewers! xoxo
I don't understand why people get uptight about it. I am not the type of person to just go out and buy something because someone I admire says it's great. Plus aren't sponsored videos the RUclips version of celebrity endorsements or celebrities in advertising? I think people take things way too seriously and should just relax.
Yeah!! I like this comment! lol
People take the sponsored video out of context and say it's "being dishonest" and "being a sell out." Idk, people just need to chillll man. Hahaha
KathleenLights Before I say what I am going to say and go on a mini rant can I just say you looking freaking stunning in this vid and you are adorable ;-). Ok now for mini rant, #MiniRantEngage hahahaha. think you are missing the point about sponsorships and why people get upset. I for one don't mind them, RUclips is a business and as someone who runs a business (me), I totally get why sponsorships exist and even support them, HOWEVER. In most business/marketing worlds people know when something is an ad. For example, when you are reading a magazine, you know when those certain pages are sponsors or an ad. Even on some RUclips videos (especially in the tech world of videos) they will say "This video has been brought to you by....squarespace, amazon, etc".....the issue with the beauty community and sponsorships is that people are NOT being honest or are being VERY VERY vague. They will put an FTC BURIED in the tags and then insert said product right into their october favorites lets say. That is dishonest because then people don't know what is genuine and whats not. There is a reason the FTC exists. Its different than hiding things and doing product placement without your audiences knowledge. There is a BIG difference between "this video has been brought to you by amazon, squarespace, maybelline, etc..." and "Here are my October favorites" and then not mentioning ANYTHING about the product that was sponsored and confusing your audience. You never see people complain about sponsored videos in other parts of the youtube world, such as tech, comedy, etc, only in beauty community. Why do you think that is? Because there is dishonesty in SOME beauty channels and a vagueness that is just wrong.
I am a business woman that runs her own business and even I can see the difference. It also has nothing to do with the amount of sponsorship's. One of my favorite tech channels is sponsored every single video, but they say it and then move on and it doesn't affect their video. Its different than hiding things and doing product placement without your audiences knowledge.
I really hope you do the video about anxiety. I suffer with it as well and would LOVE to hear about how you cope with it. It always makes me feel better to know I'm not alone in this. You look so pretty. And totally agree with you on the sponsored videos!! xx
i totally agree with your opinion on sponsored videos. My whole sub box is full of them now and its getting old.
I am okay with them just not 100 of them constantly from the same person!
I wish everyone had your viewpoints on this. You're super honest and we all appreciate that.
Thank you for making this video & reaffirming by beliefs about this (as a RUclipsr)! I have been having trouble with sponsors wanting me to outright LIE for them in a video. It is terrible. It's like, if I don't like your product, I am not going to lie to my viewers, I don't care if you're paying me. It's an ethics thing, and I don't want to compromise the integrity of my channel for a quick buck. It is really disrespectful of sponsors to expect us to give a dishonest review. I will only do sponsored vids if truly believe in the product, like you said. I have had sponsors wanting me to "re-word" the videos I make for them. It's so wrong, and I would rather send the product back than sell out.
i love that in this video you thought 1m subscribers was unrealistic, now look where you are and still as genuine and lovely as you have always been! xxx
Makeupbymandy24 AKA Amanda Steele should watch this video ! Her every single video is sponsored ! Literally EVERY SINGLE VIDEO !!! and she uploads every month or so .. I used to watch her when she wasn't like that,but now I feel like she doesn't even care about her channel, the only way she does it is to make a quick buck ! Kath,I wish all the youtubers were like you !
Not true... Her 8 most recent videos are all unsponsored
Aww you are so sincere! I know theres some people saying you shouldn't keep bad products hidden from us, but honestly, I think you are doing a great job at being sincere and sharing only the content and products that deserve to be talked about. I just recently subscribed, but I seriously love you already! ♡ definitely one of my fave YT's :)
You go GIRL!!! ... REAL TALK ... ill be here when you reach a million susbcribers :)
Hahah I wish!
Me tooooooo!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
Me too. You are such a sweetie, Kat! You will reach that goal in no time & I will probably ugly cry happy tears watching that video :)
And look who just hit 2 million subscribers! You've come so far and I am so proud of you! Love you so much!
Just watched this today and it's so funny how you think one million subscribers is crazy and now you have that!
Just rewatching this video and to see how you've come makes me so proud a subscriber *cries* The fact that you even said if you even hit a million or 500k which you even thought was a stretch for you! A year down the road and you're almost at 1.5mill! So so proud of you Kathleen, you truly are my role model.
If I ever hit a million... I feel like that's a stretch. Lol
I love you and your videos so much!
I completely agree with you. I look up to a lot of you tubers for makeup advice. I have an 8 yr old daughter and I can't afford to experiment with makeup. I need to know if it will work or not. Realness is key to me! Thats why I love your videos so much. Your not fake!
How come I can listen to you non-stop for like 6 hours and I'm not bored =))
Rewatching this video in 2015 and Kathleen from the past lemme tell you sth you've hit 1000000 subs and you're not stopping there and I'm so happy for you
OMG, you are soooo true. I really appreciate your honesty and i believe you! Such a role model for the RUclips World
hahah thank you!!!!!!!
Ugh Kathleen you are so awesome- such a genuine person. Thank you for being the person you are
The only time sponsored videos bother me are when 1) the person doesn't clearly state that it's sponsored, which isn't fair for the consumer, or 2) when they are sponsoring something dishonestly. I saw some sponsored videos about an eyeshadow palette that was a piece of crap and they all said the same things about it, even word for word. Nothing negative. If someone starts with a disclaimer, and can list the pros and cons (every product has them) and I trust that they're being honest, then that's fine. But when you're sneaky and shady about it (which is a huge issue especially on Instagram) that's when it's a problem.
I agree with you on sponsored videos. I understand that sponsorship are part of making money in the youtube community, but original content keeps people interested.. I truly enjoy your videos and love your personality. You seem like a very approachable and real person. Keep the videos coming!!
OH MY GOD she said "If I ever hit a million". She has over two million now and I literally just bought her eyeshadow palette!
remember when you said this?! a million! as if it was impossible. And now, you're at 2 million and still as humble as ever. You're amazing kathleen. Love you
"A million subscribers, which seems like a little bit of a stretch" *rolls eyes* GURL YOU MADE IT❤️❤️ still so proud
and now she has 2.2 million. I love her. she definitely deserves it. she's so real and down to earth.