First off - Happy 1st December everybody!!
If you had said to me a few years ago that being a 'YouTuber' will be a valid career option in the future, and that 'vloggers' (video bloggers) would be seen as celebrities, I would never have believed you. When I was growing up (acting like I'm now an adult, jokes), YouTube was just a place people would go to watch funny videos of cats; the cameras they used weren’t that great, the editing was not always to a high standard and making a video from your laptops webcam was the norm. Fast forward to today however and it could not be more different and the old youtube is nothing but a distant memory.
"I don't think of myself as famous, I just have a lot of people who know who I am"
Right now, "being a Youtuber" is thought to be one of the best jobs around; you are free to create whatever you want, able to travel the world and constantly meet new people, all the while getting paid for it through sponsorship and product placement. The Youtube phenomenon has allowed successful Youtuber's to also branch out into new and exciting career paths, with many publishing books that have been No.1 bestsellers, presenting, acting, releasing music and even getting their own wax figures in Madame Tussauds!!
As well as this, many Youtube's have collaborated with charities to help improve the lives of others, such as Red Nose Day and Children in Need. Zoella has also launched her very own campaign called 'Just Say Yes', which is aimed to help those with anxiety or confidence issues.
However, the 'celebrity' lifestyle is not out for everybody, with many Youtuber's struggling to leave their normal life for stardom...
So guys, its safe to say that Youtube is not just a place you go to find funny cat videos anymore like my 10 year old self. Question is though, will Youtube replace our love for televisions? And if so, will I still be able to get my weekly dose of Corrie?!
Will Youtube take over the world?...
Much love,
Becky xo
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