Rick Rolling All of YouTube With a Paid Ad

TheTekkitRealm

TheTekkitRealm

9 min, 48 sec

The video details a unique experiment where the creator attempts to rickroll YouTube users through a paid advertisement, encountering copyright issues and account suspension.

Summary

  • The creator reveals a plan to rickroll YouTube by creating an advertisement using Google AdWords.
  • The ad is designed to be unskippable and as long as possible to maximize the rickroll effect.
  • A custom video is edited to avoid copyright infringement, aimed at a broad audience with a $1,000 budget for 1.3 million impressions.
  • The ad succeeds with over 500,000 views but results in the creator's account being suspended for suspicious payments, and the video is taken down for copyright violation.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Rickroll Project

0:00 - 38 sec

The creator introduces the ambitious plan to rickroll YouTube using a paid advertisement and encourages viewers to subscribe.

The creator introduces the ambitious plan to rickroll YouTube using a paid advertisement and encourages viewers to subscribe.

  • The creator sets up the premise of rickrolling YouTube with a paid ad.
  • The goal is to make the ad as long as possible to delay the skip option.
  • Encourages viewers to subscribe for more unique ideas.

Chapter 2

Setting Up the Advertisement

0:38 - 2 min, 31 sec

The advertisement is created and configured on Google AdWords, with considerations for copyright avoidance and audience reach.

The advertisement is created and configured on Google AdWords, with considerations for copyright avoidance and audience reach.

  • The creator navigates Google AdWords to set up a new advertisement.
  • A special video is edited to circumvent copyright issues, aiming for a 15-second unskippable ad.
  • The audience is set to as broad as possible, with a daily budget of $1,000 for maximum reach.

Chapter 3

Publishing and Anticipating Results

3:09 - 2 min, 1 sec

The ad is submitted for review with expectations of high reach, and the creator waits for the results.

The ad is submitted for review with expectations of high reach, and the creator waits for the results.

  • The creator submits the ad for review, with an estimated reach of 1.3 million impressions.
  • The video is uploaded to YouTube with a simple title, and the ad is set to play before, during, and after other videos.
  • The creator reflects on the potential impact and waits for the ad to be approved.

Chapter 4

Revelation of Unexpected Success and Issues

5:10 - 4 min, 32 sec

The ad achieves an unprecedented number of views and impressions, but the creator's account gets suspended and the video is taken down.

The ad achieves an unprecedented number of views and impressions, but the creator's account gets suspended and the video is taken down.

  • The advertisement gains over 500,000 views and 5.1 million impressions, exceeding the budget.
  • The creator's Google Ads account is suspended due to 'suspicious payments'.
  • The video on YouTube is taken down for violating copyright policy, leaving the creator with questions about the suspension.