YouTubers striking deals with corporate sponsors is nothing new in the industry. Examples include Smosh’s music video promoting “Assassin’s Creed” and one of KassemG’s episodes featuring Axe products. While some YouTubers have welcomed companies into their latest vlog piece or music video, others have successfully crossed over into being featured in commercials for television. Here’s a look at the top five YouTube artists who have been featured in commercials.
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