{"id":1259,"date":"2020-03-15T23:46:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T18:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2023-04-19T23:39:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T18:09:03","slug":"how-to-impact-millions-as-a-youtube-influencer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/how-to-impact-millions-as-a-youtube-influencer\/","title":{"rendered":"Do This To Impact Millions As A YouTube Influencer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things about being an influencer is the ability to impact millions of lives. Fans love YouTubers they can resonate with and will walk the extra mile to follow their way of life. Which is why it\u2019s wonderful to be able to use your voice and make a positive impact on these impressionable minds. You have the power to influence fans and unite masses for a good cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you have to do is pick a social issue you feel strongly about and you already have a strong personal connection with. It could be anything from women\u2019s rights and racism to global warming and climate change. Social issues are trending, controversial and are a brilliant way to spark healthy conversation with viewers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are six ways you can integrate social issues into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/19\/how-to-create-youtube-content-strategy\/\">YouTube content strategy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Interview experts\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of industry experts who specialise in working around the social issue you\u2019ve chosen. You can conduct personal one-on-one interviews, panel discussions or live talk shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"One on One: Exclusive interview with Ilhan Omar\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kuscoOjc99o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Get audience opinions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get out on the streets and ask people about their perspectives around the social issue. You can do polls, surveys or Q&amp;A sessions to capture a collective opinion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Dangerous Is Indonesia For Women? [Street Interview] | ASIAN BOSS\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pS9bxLF4dpQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Storytelling\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about your personal stories and how the social issue you\u2019re standing for has impacted you. Abide to a structured storytelling format starting off with a strong hook, challenge, and resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HE CAME INTO MY HOME !!  (STALKER STORY TIME)\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_0-IptNuo7Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Social experiments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a controlled environment and observe how people react to situations. This is a great way to spread awareness about the issue and learn how many people are aware and how many aren\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u267f\ufe0f struggling person in a wheelchair on a crosswalk | social experiment\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HuBx_cqylTc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Short films<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set characters and have them enact roles in a short film. The more relatable the characters are, the easier it is for viewers to resonate with the film. Emotional triggers are also great at impacting viewers and getting the end message across.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alone - Depression Short Film (Award Winning)\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f23QAm83pno?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Documentaries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backup your video content with strong statistics. There&#8217;s nothing like showcasing the stark truth from an objective journalistic viewpoint. Try to cover all angles to the story so that you can give viewers the overall picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The children trapped in Bangladesh&#039;s brothel village\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JYPyI1agpiw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve got a gist about the angles you can cover to take a compelling stand on your social issue, it\u2019s time you expanded your reach. Jolt down not-for-profits and activists who could benefit from showcasing your video and collaborate with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube even has a universal hashtag #creatorsforchange to promote creators who stand up for a good cause. Be sure you include this hashtag in your video description and content to maximise your channel\u2019s visibility. And you\u2019re all set to change the world!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Interested in getting your YouTube channel seen by a huge audience? Get started here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/\">www.flintzy.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best things about being an influencer is the ability to impact millions of lives. 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