Brand deal answers, straight from a creator
Real answers to the brand deal questions creators actually ask — rates, contracts, red flags, taxes. Written by Keith Allen, a YouTube creator (KFaceTV, 126K subs) who manages a 1M+ subscriber channel and has negotiated hundreds of deals.
Rates & Pricing
3 answersHow much should I charge for a sponsored YouTube video?
Sponsored YouTube video rates in 2026 keyed to average views, not subscribers — what creators charge per view tier and how to set a defensible floor.
How do I negotiate higher brand deal rates?
Five moves that actually raise a brand's quoted rate — ask for budget first, anchor with a rate sheet, split into line items, trade scope for price, and use silence.
Flat rate vs CPM sponsorship — which is better?
Flat-rate pays a fixed fee; CPM pays per 1,000 views. Here's when each works — and the hybrid structure most experienced creators actually use.
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