How do you get review samples!? - Honest Answers
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- čas přidán 5. 03. 2016
- SO MANY PEOPLE have asked this question in the past, so I finally decided to give my complete answer in our new segment, "Honest Answers!"
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Sadly, it's easier to get new phones by destroying them rather than properly reviewing them. Putting an iPhone in lava will get you enough views to buy a couple more iPhones and then your wheel of destruction will just snowball.
#TechRax
Or making a chocolate case and putting Iphone in it and dropping it off 100 feet.
+Daniel Lecoq The tears of his critics are delicious though.
+Sameer Khan fan of techrax i see.
+Sameer Khan #Gizmo Drop
I love how he types in a request for a GTX 980 into Intel's contact page.
Maybe he's just trolling them.
"I'd like a free GTX 980 processor drive..."
The_Beansta with 11 gigs of ddr69 ram
I lol'd
As soon as you reach 5k subscribers products start coming in from the small brands. 10k Subscribers, more expensive products start to show up and so on. Always give your honest opinion to your viewers and you are in business :) Don't let brands to push you around.
Redskull lol
Redskull you are the only person with a helpful comment; thank you
It doesn't take near that many. I started making proposals to companies for small products on my 3d printing channel as soon as I hit about 100 subs, and many were more than willing to go check out my content and see that a 25 dollar roll of filament could easily be returned with just a couple rolls. Now I am starting to work with small start up printer manufacturers to get pre production units to review. You just don't need to try to go too big too fast or the marketing department will laugh at you.
True
Linus seems like the kind of guy who doesn't fuck around and means business and that's why he's such a huge success
Yeah, he may look like a high-pitched douche but he's actually very smart and he has a very strong mentality. I mean about 1/4 of his total subscribers right now are also the number of people who unsubscribed to this channel (a million, more or less), plus they always receive a lot of negative feedback from time to time. And he's still moving forward and improving himself further. I think that atleast is very admirable.
This video spoke VOLUMES to me - as someone in the 3D Printing 'influencer' space (how did that happen?) I get bombarded with questions on how I got access to so many machines - many keeper units. Well, I worked in a 3D Printing Studio and reviewed everything in that studio (for free)... then left after things were established to make my own way. Stay awesome dude.
indeed
If I could turn down the number of times I'm asked the question I would ;)
Love your work Tom! How are you finding balancing working with bq and doing your own content?
Sounds pretty win win to me! Nice.
+Maker's Muse
So, similar to what Linus did. Get a job related to what you love and use your unprecedented access to make videos about the things you use or otherwise have access to. People just need to remember to make sure that their employer is okay with that.
Step 1: Get over 2million subs.
Step 2: Watch the review requests fill your inbox.
Step 3: Profit
+Dudeomfgstfux only if you collect enough underpants!
+Hardware Unboxed step 3: Profit?
Step 4: Form heroin addiction
+ThorgarTheBloodedOne step 4: Repeat?
They don't actually have any sponsors, they just have an orchard of money trees growing behind the LMG studio.
Talk about fiat currency, made by central banks. That's pretty much how the world works.
Tux the magical flying penguin!
John Bennett WEEED!
John Bennett unrelated question but what are the trespassing laws in Canada?
hi dad
I managed to get a whole PC from Alienware about 10 years ago, but I was presenting a show on TV at the time. Now I get Chinese tech companies wanting me to review knock off/pirated hard ware. which is tempting to do to the companies that ignore me now :D
But it boils down to either A: Are you popular? or B: Do you have friends that are the PR people? If either of them are No, then you ain't getting nuffink.
+Larry Bundy Jr Pirates enter a ship and knock the hardware off the load compartment and sell it to the chinese, so that you can review it? That does not make much sense. ^^ I hope they asked you to review counterfeit products. ;)
what happens to stuff after the review,. is that for sale somewhere ?
Thanks Larry
@@mauriceh7558 Cheap items get to stay and its optional because the cost of delivery is higher than the products value . However, goods that are expensive needs to be returned IF or Unless they tell you keep it. 🤔
Can I have a gaiming computer I'll sent you a pop tart in return
Deal
Pizza Cubes and we have a deal
+Mikhail Armanuel I can't I don't have any i do have Pankackes you want
I Boxy Eggos? Deal! Congragulation on your brand new 7 gpu and 2 cpu gaming pc!
Get me some cheerios and you and me got a deal
We answer the questior
kek
Wise words my friend.
+IRockerbacon
"But we do make memes."
lol i thought it was my phone.
+Shinobu Oshino lol, me too
Ah yes, about time. I would've killed for this video a couple years ago.
Main tip: Actually build a channel and your own brand/platform/style before getting all desperate and relying on review samples. Buy open box or gently-used products, review and re-sell. Borrow new products from friends and family to review. Come up with new ideas entirely, as just a straightforward tech review is no longer a unique content format.
Then, once you've shown that you can be successful with this and produce quality content that can influence sales, then start reaching out to companies with what you can do for them and such.
Yup you said it and took like 10 seconds
EposVox yeah simple part is have determination or you wont suceed not all videos are good and im sure some people quit aftere there first videos get a bunch of bad comments instead of reading them critiquing the way you rmake your next video
yeah couldnt agree more. after we reach some degree of popularity i believe the chance to get contact some brand will be greater
Thanks man!!
LinusRunningOutOfTips
*OutOfTips
not 'OutOffTips'
+jorda n ty lol
ikr
LampOfMagic np
+LampOfMagic n008
In other words, lots of subscribers.
Duuuh
RrGamer RRG ಠ﹏ಠ
+Svet the Saiyan amzreviewtrader send's you codes for amazon so you can get free stuff, in return you need to write a review. I use it everyday.
+Christian Castaneda really?? O.O
+Svet the Saiyan It's way more than subs. Retention, View times, Avg View duration, Sales statistics based on video release date and time, and way more.
The question is, why are you wearing socks with sandals?
fabulauzm
+blakegriplingph because its the most comfortable footwear ever. their like slippers but you can step on toys or wet floor. which is common when your in a family environment. as with slippers there mostly fluff and made of cloth making nails, staples, Lego or thumbtacks easy to penetrate. not to mention you can were them anywhere and not worry about them falling apart . o another good reason is they are super breathable unlike shoes that cover the whole foot the sandals dose allow lots of air to flow . PS. i don't know what Linus would have for an answer but that's mine # socks with sandals 2006-2016
Because he gets free socks from LG nowdays lol
+blakegriplingph LINUS PLEASE ANSWER THIS
+blakegriplingph It gives you 100% armor against sex.
As a person who dreams of doing what you do, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This video specifically has helped me immensely.
I’m getting sent my first review laptop this week :) can’t wait!
How many new segments in two weeks? Like 4
lol
lol yea
+Felipe Queirolo He's just running out ideas so each week we need new segments to fill in the videos until he finds a new product or build to milk out 5 videos. This channel is going downhill fast and has changed for the worst. Where have the reviews gone?
Chroma yeah, I know
I was just gonna say something haha
I go right to the factories in China and tell the foremen that my name is John McAfee.
The amount of work you put in to a simply q&a is mind boggling. Thanks so much for this valuable info.
"And on that subject.... TUNNEL BEAR!!!" What?? lol
now i have to find that A50 negative review...
czcams.com/video/-O1aCNrjV64/video.html
Such an awesome video! I get this question all the time
SuperSaf TV! I love your videos (the accent too)!
We all love the honest answers, this series is amazing. Thank you and your team for your transparency!
As a fellow product tester and reviewer, this hits home. All the time I get asked the same thing. Thank you, and now I can push this video for a quick and easy explanation.
Let's Get Started!
that MKBHD throwback warmed my heart.
like, heart burn. 144p flashbacks
man do i love your channel linus, i love seeing how your channel grew so much in these few years, you deserve it!
Thank you LTT. I just started my own review channel surrounding retro and new PC products and I have been wondering how to get review samples. This helps A LOT!
Is that black guy in the short clip young Marques Brownlee?
yes
You can see his banner at 6:50
LEGEND
Yes, he's legend... wait for it..... dary. LEGENDARY
Region Lock = Motor Trend On Demand. "You need to be in North America to subscribe." Pardon? Canada is no longer North America? When did i miss that press conference?
+TheRathead80 You didn't get the memo? Canada is in North North America.
lol
+TheDuck I think you're confused. Canada is so north, it's actually in Australia nowdays.
+blipman17 actually, Canada is so north it's actually at the south.
Thanks Linus! It's actually quite helpful and this was something I've been aiming for the past few weeks and I decided to go towards that way as well.
great video, I always appreciated the transparency you guys had with the videos, and this adds even more to your credibility, which is something that really sets you guys apart!
Keep up the good work!
"how do we get our free shit? cause we're fuckin' LTT babeeeeeeey"
that almost answered how my career starts..
hey MKBHD!
Nerd Reviews ID lul
Ya ampun nongol juga disini toh, wkwkwk
Halo mang
Great to finally see an honest and accurate answer. Thanks man!
good to hear that your company is doing well, you guys have helped me a lot and shoot, i've become IT guy for my friends because of what i learn from LTT. You guys do great work and it's nice to see it paying off
The short answer: You can't get review samples because you're too small. Get bigger. Oh, you don't know how to get bigger? Well, that's not the question you asked.
Jim Leonard he says how xd
Well use viagra right?
He actually mentioned at the end how to get bigger...no viagra needed.
@@erveydee222 *Viagra has left the chat*
who tf cranked up the font size at 0:28 ?
They should have at least made it comic sans
I really like how they Communicate with their audience, I hope they continue to provide us excellent answers such as this! :D
I actually appreciate the candid answers here.
Now I want to see the video of the guy that asked Linus about SSDs
Working at a place like LMG is one of my dream jobs.
Would just like to say.Thank you for being a good and kind man.and being a loving and kind boss.It will pay off in the end for being HONEST.Sammy
thank you verry much that answers my quiestions on how you guys get all the fun equipment. that you guys do. keep up the wonderful work .
Linus, you need to review some sleeve holder uppers.
What does he do when he puts his hand behind the table? I've always wanted to know.
Scroll for the teleprompter
+Ethan Matlack Oh thanks for the reply
wank
+Ethan Matlack Oh, wow, I never noticed it.
+Toxic Gaming There's a channel called LinusDickTips for a reason.
This was actually super cool... Really cleared up some questions about LMG specifically and the process in general.
Can't wait to see more videos like this. It just feeds my curiosity.
I'm sorry. Was that an old video of MKBHD before he got big at 6:33?
+ParkPants was thinking the same :p
yes, he shows the channel in the video after that part
this is basically linus saying "i can get free things because i have more subscribers than you"
But... Like... That's kinda true
@Mr. Fluffypantz It's entirely true.
not basically, exactly! and you may think thats unfair but honestly it is not. Like linus said, there is no reason for a company to give a channel with barely any vieuwers stuff..
You Know What, I Suggest You Shut The Hell Up, Linus Can Say What He Wants, Unlike You, Chan Kim.
Chan Kim he is not so honest after all.
Good point about the retailer thing! That seems to be the best way to get your hands on tech to try out and review. Just like Paul did with Newegg
you know, this inspires me. I'm going to start doing guides and builds. Not really for free stuff, its honestly not important, but because I love technology. I love learning it. building. its something I will always talk about, something ill always enjoy.
The next video will be "stop asking for free stuff from Linus"
1:36 "I would really like to get a new GeForce GTX 980 processor"
Thank you for this video Linus. It's very helpful when people like myself who are starting out with their tech based channels and I've watched a lot of these types of videos giving out advice regarding samples....most of which is wrong. Your's was helpful & insightful. Keep up the good work!
You are really the reason I bought a VT-d enabled system to try the '2 gamers 1 cpu' thing. In fact I am now trying to make 'home router+file server+backup server in one pc' all running in a separate virtual machine with separate physical lan cards attached to them...
AWESOME
The MKBHD video at 6:29
Was that MKBHD at 6:30?? :D Neat :)
+Dániel Buga he is
Same thoughts here, I guess it's him :)
+Dániel Buga
He's one of the up-and-coming reviewers these days, though he has a tendency to focus very heavily on mobile content. Hopefully, he'll get some brand endorsement so he can expand his repertoire.
Robert Coffey Yes, I know who he is, I was simply suprised to see him in this context. I mean, I get the joke (showing "some wannabe kid" saying that it's impossible to get samples, while he has 3.3M subscribers, 50% more than Linus), it's just I'm sometimes a bit surprised to see some of my followed channels connect like this.
Actually, while he is kind of mobile first, I think that's a good thing. Some do this, some do that and I (and we all) get to enjoy both :)
+Robert Coffey "up and coming"??? he has more subscribers than linus
Good video. Nice to see companies actually take your criticism into actual consideration. That shows a good ethic and a trustworthy company.
Nice segment and great answer Linus. I appreciate your candor.
Now I gotta go and watch that Astro A50 review ...
Ask Intel a geforce GTX 980. GG 1:40
Most people will just keep the secret of success to themselves, really appreciate you sharing these tips.
Love all the videos, keep it up!!
Thank god you did this, Linus. Some people just don't know the hard work that goes into each of your reviews.
im here cuz im broke as shit 😂😂😂
Antonio Debono lol im dead me too
same bruh
Alright Linus, real talk. Has Aderall been a big influencer on your success?
Love the Marques reference! Awesome Video!
I really respect this type of video. It makes me really reside what CZcams channels do.
The answer should be easy, you have 2.46 million subscribers. We get requests for $4000 suspension kits sponsorship and the person tell us, I'll put your sticker on my truck...then I hit the delete key. People need to realize you are not getting free stuff, you get product in return for your exposure, it's that simple.
+prerunnermaniac
exactly. the video could be so much shorter. 'this number says a lot of people will see the content we make from this product' therefore you get the product.
I love how Linus has just given up on segues into the sponsor spot. It's sort of nihilistically brilliant.
Lots of valuable info there. Great job. As always.
I just want to say, who ever did the editing.. the digital zoom was PERFECTION in it's comedic timing!
this show has more segments than a grapefruit
Woolen Sleevelet Haha true that!
I feel so bad for the PR reps that are about to be flooded with requests lolol
+hutchison15 ikr
PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE!
I liked how honest he is
OHH 10 min LTT video, yay! I mean... OHH 7 min LTT video, yay!
I wonder which video he was talking about with the crucial ssd review
+PCMasterRace Just leaving this comment here
I've been worried as much as the next guy about all these new segments, to most of which I don't care for, but THIS I see serious promise in. You know, as long as the questions remain interesting, of course.
Keep it up! :-)
Awesome, clear and honest! thanks!
I don't understand why people don't get this. I mean you can't expect to start reviewing the bleeding edge unreleased Nvidia GTX right from the start. Find a niche in the market. Review lower end products in a "bang for your buck" style and move up. You can't just be like "Hey Linus....let me have ALL OF YOUR PROFITS BECAUSE.; ME!!". People apparently don't understand you don't have a right to own other peoples stuff for $0. It is not a charity.
imagine if GPUs had tv comercials
That was super cool! I always dig seeing behind the scenes stuff. How about a behind the scenes video following the creation of a video from start to finish?
Oh hell yeah, this is a segment I like. It's pretty simple content-based, but still with a lot of intel.
Old MKBHD video 👍
How many new segments are you guys going to have?
+BmwsuGameplay OVER 9000!!!!!!
+Koren Gagin tastebuds
WHAT?
Great video... honest answers indeed. The best advice for people who are "expecting" such favors is to get it out of their heads ... you need to get your ball rolling without any help before you can start asking for it. It's true with anything in life -- if you want people to invest in you, you first need to show them you can roll without their help.
Major props to Linus for being blunt and honest about the process. It's not the usual "be nice", "be original" bs, it's cold truth.
love the idea, but please cool it on all these "new segments", it's so hard to keep track...
I really hope there's more scrapyard wars coming sometime soon. May I suggest teams? Linus & Luke VS Kyle & Paul? (From AwesomeSauceNetwork and Paul's Hardware)
+Samuel Tompkins (SamTompk) He said in an earlier video that they're going to be doing another scrapyard wars with the guys from BS Mods.
Linus and Luke vs Kyle and Paul would be great
One of the best videos that Linus has put up on youtube, actual usable info.
this video help me a lot thanks linus!!!
In other words kids he's saying "get over it the jobs taken"
exactly. quite a depressing video.
No. He is saying there is no quick and easy way to do it, you'll have to.... Wait for it.... USE YOUR BRAIN and think of a creative way! Wow, having to use your brain, what an amazing concept to understand!
What's a brain?
/s
No, he's saying "If you want something, do the work and earn it."
Up to you what you want to do with that answer.
Devlos Marona we've got a Bernie fan here 😂
Linus.. How do you score a man like Luke. Uuhhh a friend who is a girl wants to know
+Aufinator I also have a female friend who would like to know for... research purposes
Sure.... "a friend of mine wants to know, because he's a sexy beast. "
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I don't have a female friend wanting to know, he is just an attractive guy and I want my own.
Always an interesting pleasure, Mr. L! : )
That was a very well done, helpful video. Good on ya!
Seriously, upvote this so people can see this. DO NOT INSTALL LATEST NVIDIA DRIVERS:
linustechtips.com/main/topic/561465-please-sticky-nvidia-latest-drivers-are-absolute-crap
+Zilla blocked, reported for spam and hate speech
I'm also telling my dad who works for youtube on you so that he can delete your account
Alex Jameson XD
Seriously? It's not hate speech. It's a warning about the latest "Game Ready" driver from Nvidia. And yes, I know you're being sarcastic.
"We answer your questior"
finally after lot of videos you(Linus) are coming up with such important and practical aspect of videos back to back to back......great job.....
From regular watcher of since 2010 of simple unboxing.....:)
seen yuh fron infant tech tips show to full blown Media group..:)
P.S I have all the videos of your tech tips and ncix since onwards to 2012...:P saved in my separate external HDD ...whenver I feel bore I watch all the episodes,unboxings ,benchmarking guides of you Linus ...:)
I love how in the intro, honest is said as "honest" in inverted commas