Youtube's Richest Stars

Since the introduction of adverts to the Youtube videos we watch (even if it is very annoying) there have been numerous Youtube "stars" that have made a killing from the advertisements at the beginning of their videos. The Youtube channel owners get a percentage of all adverts played through their channel (usually around 55%). Here are 3 of the most popular Youtubers and their estimated yearly income according to business insider for the year 2013.

1. PewDiePie

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$825,000-$8.47 million estimated yearly income after YouTube's 45% cut.

23.9 million total subscribers.

3.69 billion total views.

2. BluCollection

$660,000-$6.38 million estimated yearly income after YouTube's 45% cut.

628,000 total subscribers.

1.38 billion total views.

3. DisneyCollectorBR

$505,000-$5.06 million estimated yearly income after YouTube's 45% cut.

1.05 million total subscribers.

1.51 billion total views.

Having a Social reach is something that big company's now find desirable as the more people that can be reached through social media the more people will view the advert.