Jenna Marbles

illustration of a deep dive YouTube video

Deep Dive Content Is Dominating YouTube

Starting off with short clips, the platform shifted toward lengthier videos — some multiple hours long — that aim to provide all the information on a topic.…

April 13, 2022

Brie Larson in a video from her new YouTube channel

The Brie Larson Backlash Reveals New Standards for Authenticity

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

As she dives into the YouTube universe during a climate of political upheaval, the celebrity must wrestle with how to address her own privilege.…

July 20, 2020

In an article about YouTuber burnout, a picture of YouTuber Ingrid Nilsen

Why Are So Many Creators Suffering From YouTuber Burnout?

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Content producers are suffering from overwork, stress and exhaustion as they attempt to satisfy audiences and algorithms quickly and successfully.…

July 20, 2020

Watching YouTube Apologies While Being Consumed by the Void

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Saying sorry has become a staple on the video sharing website. Here's a ranking of some of the more famous ones.…

July 17, 2020

A screenshot of Shane Dawson from one of his many YouTube videos

The Downfall of Shane Dawson: Temporary Uproar or the End of a Career?

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The YouTuber's success has been hit hard by the revival of his many past controversies concerning racism, blackface and the sexualization of minors.…

July 11, 2020

Why Jenna Marbles ‘Quit’ YouTube and What We Should Take From Her Decision

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The vlogger recently announced her exit from the platform after some past problematic content resurfaced. Is she making up for the harm she did, or is it an overreaction?…

July 5, 2020