Don Giller

I have hundreds of copyright claims by content owners who monetize the videos. No harm to the channel’s health, though. A number have been blocked, and a few taken down with strikes since expired.

I decided early on to monetize nothing. Best defense when I’m accused of profiting off of others’ content. Also keeps me in ok standing with those who do own the content.

Your Letterman archive is as immense as it is incredible. I am just curious - do you get a lot of copyright strikes? I presumed DL & his employers typically don’t want this stuff posted (like SNL clips that often get pulled down). Any info you can share would be appreciated

I get a lot of copyright claims, mostly from music publishers. I’ve received a number of strikes; some justified, some not. Lost the channel 10/19 but got it back via the grace of Carson Productions. Some blocks, so I cut and re-up.

I monetize nothing, which helps. I’m ok with WPI as long as that continues. Carson Prod. is ok as long as the clips are from broadcasts — they then monetize. NBC has occasionally blocked but lately hasn’t. Long story.

Thanks for the info! I do wonder how much these big publishing houses make when they monetize their content that others (like you) upload. I’m presuming they allow it to stay up since it’s lucrative. Any idea? Any articles on this? #BobDylan is notorious for protecting 1/2

I can answer how much money they make (I run a record label & use these systems) and per play you get about 0.000063 cents. For example on Don's Huey Lewis video that is claimed, Huey made $6.52 off of 102k views. Don could make way more though as uploader rates are higher.