Robert J. P. Oberg (@afadingthought) is a Mexico-based YouTuber making long-form videos on Mac apps, AI dictation, note-taking and productivity workflows. The channel has about 7,200 subscribers, roughly 3,400 median views, and posts about three videos a month. Sponsored integrations are quoted at $60 to $120 per video, and the channel was first published in 2013.
Mac productivity viewers who buy software after watching detailed app walkthroughs
- About 3,400 median views per video across the last 30 uploads
- Viewers engage at 3.3% combined engagement, with 4.7 comments per 1,000 views
- Long-form videos average about 12 minutes, leaving room for a full integration
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- app walkthroughs, screen-recorded tutorials, workflow demos
- Tone
- informative, calm
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 8 to 22 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- productivity software, photo editing software, audio software
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description of 'Flexible Task Management: Prioritize What Matters Most in Craft' and 'AI for Your Notes' carries a promo link offering 50% off Craft, and the channel has a 4% sponsored share across its last 30 videos.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
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Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 7.2k | 3.4k | 3 |
Benchmark score: 54 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Dictation with Images, Files & More Context: Superwhisper + · 1.5k views
▶A Better Film Emulation Workflow for Photographers: Dehancer · 640 views
▶Reduce File Size on Mac Without Losing Quality · 1.1k viewsLast three uploads, latest 43 days ago.
Hi! I'm Robert J. P. Oberg. "A Fading Thought" is the space where I explore ideas on apps, creativity, productivity, inspiration, tech, art, handwriting, photography, cinema, PKM, and whatever else random things I can think of... :) Reach out: hi@afadingthought.com
About A Fading Thought
A Fading Thought is a YouTube channel run by Robert J. P. Oberg, who posts as @afadingthought from Mexico. Per the channel description, he explores apps, creativity, productivity, photography and note-taking. Recent uploads are long-form Mac workflow videos covering AI dictation, Craft, Day One and similar tools. The channel publishes about three videos a month.
The channel's audience is estimated, and the figures are not verified: it has about 7,200 subscribers and a median view count near 3,400 per video. Viewers appear to be Mac users interested in productivity software and AI tools, with a skew toward English-speaking countries.
Brands seeking mid-size integrations in productivity software can budget $60 to $120 per video at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, a CPM comparable to paid ads that typically run $10 to $30. Small software makers targeting Mac power users are the best fit.
Written from A Fading Thought's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. A Fading Thought can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about A
How much does Robert J. P. Oberg charge for a sponsored video?
Based on about 3,400 median views and a rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $60 to $120 per video. Final pricing depends on the scope of the integration and the length of the video.
What does Robert J. P. Oberg post about on YouTube?
The channel covers Mac productivity, AI dictation, note-taking apps, task management, photography workflows and automation. Videos are long-form walkthroughs, often 8 to 22 minutes, and the channel publishes about three videos a month.
How do I contact Robert J. P. Oberg for a brand deal?
The channel's public description lists hi@afadingthought.com for outreach. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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