Sponsor

Description

This is for paid promotions, paid referrals and direct advertisements. This also includes the segues used to smoothly transition into and out of the sponsor segment.

This includes:

• Giveaway of items, which are provided by a 3rd party and the announcement of the winner
• Advertisement of affiliate links
• Segues into a YouTube ad

Exceptions/ Edge Cases

Sponsor should take precedence over other categories such as Endcards/Credits. If possible, a clean cut should be made.

1. If the whole video is about (or closely related to) the sponsor:
   1. Don't make segments covering the entire video
   2. If the video could show bias for the sponsor, don't cut sponsor disclosures.
2. If the product stands in no obvious relation to the YouTuber mark it Sponsor.
3. If the product is advertised with YouTuber's branding, but is still clearly a product of the company

If the segment more closely matches the criteria for Unpaid/Self Promotion, it should be marked as such instead of Sponsor.

• If they are closely linked with or the product bears their branding exclusively.
• Free shout-outs for anything they like
  • Other Channels
  • Causes/ Charities
  • Websites
  • Products

Examples

Description	Video Link
Positive Examples
The sponsor at the start and the end both include their respective segues.	I tried Steam Deck early and it's AWESOME!
The complete segue is included. There is a joke about the videos subject in the segue, but it is encouraged to include it as well.	Space Jam 2 - Terrible But Very Fun
The show is owned by HBO, but there is no obvious connection between the show and HBO.	Housing Discrimination: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Segue into a YouTube ad	RICK AND MORTY Season 5 Finale Breakdown (Spoilers)
Outerminds makes Video Game collaborations for other YouTubers as well.	Papers, Please!
Negative Examples
The disclosure at the start shouldn't be marked.	We Might Need a Wi-Fi Upgrade - Juniper Networks Showcase
The disclosure at the start shouldn't be marked. Further mentions of the sponsor may be cut though, like the segment at the start or at 6:30.	Jerk Chicken | Basics with Babish
At 1:06 he is promoting his own shop. This is considered Self Promotion.	[1335] Honda Metropolitan II Multipurpose Lock Picked
This is all about his keycaps. It is similar to using a company that produces and sells custom merch.	Make your keyboard thocc for $3