Non-kids brands and products on YouTube kids’ channels, case study

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Paula Neira Placer

Abstract

The current proliferation of children’s YouTube channels (from zero to five years old) has been taken advantage of by advertisers of all types of products to target an audience that from an early age is part of the consumption process by intervening in different roles (users, influencers). In this case study, in which a quantitative and qualitative analysis has been carried out by reviewing the content of the first 24 months of the Vlad and Niki YouTube channel in Spanish, from its opening in December 2018 until February 2021, the aim is to find out to what extent and how products of identifiable non-toy brands are shown in the content. The research shows the persistent presence of non-toy products, especially fashion items; food, beverages and sweets; and electronic products. Products whose appearance may be ethically questionable for encouraging bad eating habits or the generation of addictive behaviours in the field of video games have been detected. Despite the difficulties that case studies entail when it comes to generalising conclusions, the originality of this study lies in the fact that a global review of all product categories with identifiable brands has been carried out going beyond the most common analyses that focus on the presence of toys, fashion or food products on social networks aimed at children.

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Neira Placer, P. (2023). Non-kids brands and products on YouTube kids’ channels, case study . AdComunica, (26), 283–306. https://doi.org/10.6035/adcomunica.7184
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Paula Neira Placer, Xunta de Galicia

Paula Neira Placer [Paula.neira.placer@xunta.gal] es Doctora por la Universidad de A Coruña, se licenció en Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas en la Universidad de Vigo. Es profesora de asignaturas relacionadas con el área de la Comunicación y de la Responsabilidad Social Corporativa. En la actualidad, investiga sobre nuevas tecnologías vinculadas a internet. Ha trabajado como Responsable de Marketing en el campo editorial universitario.

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