Jim Kunkle
Jim Kunkle (@coatingstalk), based in the United States, produces live and recorded webcasts on protective coatings and corrosion control for about 2,570 subscribers, with a median of 59 views per video. He uploads roughly three videos a month. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, a range set by the rate rule for long-form channels.
Reach protective coatings and corrosion professionals in a live, expert-hosted format
- Median of 59 views and a 90th percentile of 157 views on about 36 uploads a year
- Engagement rate of 6.7 percent, with a 5.2 percent like rate, shows an attentive niche audience
- Six percent of the last 50 videos were sponsored, with prior sponsors in drones and industrial equipment
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- live webcast, interview, technical lesson
- Tone
- professional, informative
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 25 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- ApellixFive & RisingCEM Solutions
- Categories promoted
- drone surveying services, industrial coatings consulting, industrial process equipment
- Affiliate links
- No
The livestream 'The Business Side of Coatings: How Contractors and Manufacturers Can Win in a Tight Market' is described as 'Sponsored by APELLIX Drone Solutions'.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles and descriptions cover coatings engineering, certification and workforce topics with no flagged content, including 'The PPE You Don't See: Mental Health Resources in Our Safety Culture'.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 2.6k | 59 | 12 |
Benchmark score: 15 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Why Specification Review Determines Project Success · 84 views
▶Can Surface-Tolerant Technologies Replace Traditional Abrasi · 110 views
▶Going LIVE: The Future of Corrosion Control · 26 viewsLast three uploads, latest 3 days ago.
Greetings and Welcome to my YouTube Channel. My name is Jim Kunkle from International Paint (AkzoNobel) and I am Key Account Manager - Specifications, with Engineering in North America. I am a certified Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) and a content creator focused on the global Protective Coatings and Corrosion industries. My content and LIVE events are solely my own and do not represent the opinions or positions of International Paint or AkzoNobel. This channel will feature technical and informational webcasts on protective coatings topics, as well as interviews of professionals w
About Jim Kunkle
Jim Kunkle (@coatingstalk) runs a YouTube channel on protective coatings and corrosion control, combining live Coatings Talk webcasts with recorded interviews and short technical lessons. Based in the United States, he is a Key Account Manager in specifications at International Paint, and a certified Protective Coatings Specialist, according to his channel description. His channel has about 2,570 subscribers and a median of 59 views per video, so it reaches a small, specialized audience. Viewers are likely industry professionals, including coatings inspectors, specifiers, contractors and corrosion engineers. These are estimates based on the topics and subscriber count.
The channel uploads about three videos a month, mostly livestreams with guests from the coatings, corrosion and recruiting fields. Sponsorship is rare, with about six percent of recent videos sponsored, mainly by drone and industrial service companies. Rates are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which is roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, while paid ads for comparable audiences typically cost $10 to $30 CPM.
This channel suits brands selling industrial coatings, inspection services, training or B2B hiring tools that want a credible, technical audience. Brands should expect a niche reach rather than mass exposure.
Written from Jim Kunkle's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Jim Kunkle can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Jim
How much does Jim Kunkle charge for a sponsored video?
Based on his median of 59 views, the estimated rate is $150 to $250 per sponsored video, set by Starbooked's rate rule for long-form channels. Rates are estimates, not a published price list, and actual terms depend on the scope of the integration.
What does Jim Kunkle post about on YouTube?
Jim Kunkle posts livestreams and recorded interviews on protective coatings, corrosion control, cathodic protection, inspection standards and coatings careers. He also shares short technical lessons and industry event coverage. Most videos are under an hour and feature guests from the coatings industry.
How do I contact Jim Kunkle for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Jim Kunkle's channel lists the email address jim@jimkunkle.com for recommendations and special requests. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.