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Dr. Andy Johnson (@dr.andy.reading), based in the US, makes short literacy and reading-instruction lectures for teachers. The channel has about 23,500 subscribers and a median of 77 views per video. It uploads roughly once a week, and rates run $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book Dr.

Reaches US literacy teachers and reading specialists with research-based, low-cost lectures

  • About 23,500 subscribers and 4.66 million lifetime views on a channel active since 2010
  • Median of 77 views per video, so sponsored placement reaches a small but very specific audience
  • Uploads about 50 videos a year, with 36 in the last 90 days, so content stays fresh
Best forteacher-facing edtech and curriculum productsprofessional development and training offers
Watch forMedian views are very low, so pricing is far below larger channels and reach will be limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Education80%
Reading20%
Formats
mini-lectures, YouTube Shorts clips, interview excerpts
Tone
academic, measured
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
under 60 seconds for Shorts, 8 to 25 minutes for long-form

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Positive share of 50 comments
Engagement0.4%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to teach phonics versus meaning-based readingwhat the science of reading says about classroom practicehow to teach expository writing
Age
10%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
30%45+
Gender
65%women
35%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Titles such as 'Debate, Don't Silence' and 'Surveillance Disguised as Coaching' touch on education policy debates, which is the main reason for the medium political rating.

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

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube24k7736

Benchmark score: 35 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers0 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days30 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform5 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 1 days ago.

This channel provides a variety of mini-lectures related to literacy, learning theories, educational psychology, and specific research-based teaching strategies. My name is Dr. Andy Johnson. I am a Reading Specialist as well as a Distinguished Faculty Scholar and Professor of Literacy at Minnesota State University. You can contact me for questions or comments at: andrew.axe.johnson@gmail.com. You can find more material on my Substack. The subscription is free. https://thereadinginstructionshow.substack.com
Dr. Andy Johnson's own profile description on YouTube

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About Dr. Andy Johnson

Dr. Andy Johnson runs the YouTube channel @dr.andy.reading, which publishes short mini-lectures on literacy, learning theory, educational psychology and research-based teaching strategies. According to his channel description, he is a Reading Specialist, Distinguished Faculty Scholar and Professor of Literacy at Minnesota State University. Most uploads are short Shorts clips drawn from longer interviews and Substack newsletter posts, with occasional long-form lectures of 15 to 30 minutes.

The channel has about 23,500 subscribers and 4.66 million lifetime views. Median views sit near 77 per video, and the audience is likely educators and teacher-preparation students in the United States. These audience figures are estimates. The channel uploads roughly once a week and has no sponsorship disclosures in its last 50 videos.

Rates run $150 to $250 per sponsored video. Because the sponsored rate is $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, that works out to a CPM of $20 to $35, compared with the $10 to $30 CPM typical of paid ads. Brands selling teacher-facing tools or training would be the best fit.

Written from Dr. Andy Johnson's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dr. Andy Johnson can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Dr.

How much does Dr. Andy Johnson charge for a sponsored video?

Dr. Andy Johnson's sponsored integrations are priced at $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of 77 views per video. The rate is calculated at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, which is a CPM of $20 to $35. Final pricing depends on the format and scope of the integration.

What does Dr. Andy Johnson post about on YouTube?

Dr. Andy Johnson posts short mini-lectures and clips on literacy instruction, the science of reading, educational psychology and teaching strategies. Many Shorts are excerpts from interviews and Substack posts. Long-form videos include lectures on writing instruction and reading theory.

How do I contact Dr. Andy Johnson for a brand deal?

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