Karakaya Talks
Karakaya Talks, run by Esra Karakaya (@karakayatalks), is a German-language news and talk channel from Berlin. It publishes short, independent current-affairs explainers with about 8,600 subscribers and roughly 1,200 median views per video. Uploads run about two per month, and sponsored integrations are quoted at $150 to $250 per video.
Engaged German-speaking news audience for politically aware, values-driven brands
- Median of about 1,235 views per video across the last 30 uploads
- Engagement rate of 3.4 percent, with a like rate of 3.0 percent
- Sponsored integrations quoted at $150 to $250 per video, well below typical long-form rates
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- talk show segments, short news explainers, Shorts
- Tone
- critical, direct
- Language
- German
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 60 seconds to 2 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
One video titled "DEUTSCHLAND WILL SYRER*INNEN ZURÜCKSCHICKEN?! | *bezahlte Kooperation" is labeled as a paid partnership, and the rest of the last 30 videos show no sponsorship disclosures.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as "WIE VIELE NOCH – IBRAHIMA BARRY DURCH POLIZEIGEWALT TOT?!" and "IRAN – Schon wieder ein Krieg für “Freiheit”?!" cover police violence and armed conflict in a politically charged way.
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 | 8.6k | 1.2k | 8 |
Benchmark score: 28 / 100
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Recent videos
▶SUDAN: SCHWANGER FLÜCHTEN?! · 1.2k views
▶GRÖNLAND SO GROß WIE AFRIKA?! · 1.5k views
▶DEUTSCHLAND WILL SYRER*INNEN ZURÜCKSCHICKEN?! · 1.2k viewsLast three uploads, latest 5 days ago.
Nachrichten die andere weglassen🔥 von Esra Karakaya und ihren Team. Wir machen unabhängigen, unterrepräsentierten und Community-orientierten Journalismus. Werde Steady-Mitglied und unsere Arbeit zu unterstützen! Kontakt: info@karakayatalks.com Impressum (Angaben gemäß §5 TMG): KARAKAYA TALKS gUG ℅ TUECHTIG Oudenarder Str. 16 13347 Berlin Geschäftsführung: Esra Karakaya AG Charlottenburg HRB 220848 B
About Karakaya Talks
Karakaya Talks is a German-language news and talk channel run by Esra Karakaya and her team from Berlin. The channel publishes short, critical explainers on politics, human rights, social justice and international news, mostly delivered on camera in talk-show segments and YouTube Shorts. Uploads run about two per month over the past year, with most videos between one and two minutes long.
The channel has about 8,600 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,200 views per video. The audience is estimated to be German-speaking adults, most likely in Germany, who follow independent current-affairs commentary. These audience figures are estimates from channel data rather than verified analytics.
Brands seeking German-speaking viewers interested in social issues can book a sponsored integration at about $150 to $250 per video. That is roughly $120 to $200 per 1,000 median views, which is a CPM far above the $10 to $30 typical of paid ads, so the channel suits campaigns where engaged viewing matters more than raw reach.
Written from Karakaya Talks's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Karakaya Talks can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Karakaya
How much does Karakaya Talks charge for a sponsored video?
Karakaya Talks is estimated to charge between $150 and $250 per sponsored video, based on a rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views for long-form channels with a floor of $150. Rates are negotiated directly with the creator and may vary by format and usage rights.
What does Karakaya Talks post about on YouTube?
Karakaya Talks posts German-language news explainers and talk-show segments on politics, human rights, international conflicts and social justice. Most videos run one to two minutes, and the channel also publishes Shorts to reach new viewers.
How do I contact Esra Karakaya for a brand deal?
Contact details for Karakaya Talks unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, so you can send a brief and agree on terms in one place.
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