YouTube channels focusing on cars, like Car Throttle and Donut, have seen an exodus of popular on-camera talent, often after investors acquired their channels
From Car Throttle to Donut, countless YouTube creators are fleeing. But is this a new trend or a tale as old as venture capital? Bluesky: @timstevens.bsky.social . X: @tim_stevens . Forums: r/DonutMedia See also Mediagazer Bluesky: Tim Stevens / @timstevens.bsky.social : Wahey, been a fair few years since I got myself a @techmeme.com Still got it. [embedded post] X: Tim Stevens / @tim_stevens : It's safe to say that the media landscape in general isn't exactly healthy right now, but automotive media in particular is going through a significant shift. While it's fun to do so, the causes are a lot more complicated than just pointing the finger at private equity. Forums: r/DonutMedia : Why are so many car YouTubers quitting? See also Mediagazer