Mark Pollard
Mark Pollard (@markpollardstrategyfriend) is an Australian-born creator based in the United States who makes short travel and culture videos, mostly about Kenya, Indonesia and Ireland. His channel has about 5,470 subscribers, 161 videos and a median of 486 views per video. He uploads about 50 times a year. Estimated rate: $150 to $250 per sponsored video.
Short, personable travel clips with a strategy-minded audience
- Median of 486 views per video across 161 uploads on a channel with 5,470 subscribers.
- Two-thirds of recent videos are Shorts, so a sponsored read fits its native format.
- Estimated rate of $150 to $250 per video is low compared with a $10 to $30 paid-ad CPM.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- vertical short-form clips, hashtag-led travel commentary, taste tests
- Tone
- conversational, curious
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- 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
Family friendly
Recent titles cover alcohol in a travel context, such as 'Kenyan liquor and alcohol poisoning are no joke', which is cautionary rather than promotional.
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
Benchmark score: 15 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Kenyan liquor and alcohol poisoning are no joke #kenya #nair · 1.3k views
▶One thing I love about Kenya #kenya #nairobi #travel · 814 views
▶Kenyan family structures are interesting. Tell me more. #ken · 517 viewsLast three uploads, latest 63 days ago.
Aussie in the USA exploring how the world thinks. Making videos in 25 cities in 2025. Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/markpollard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@markpollardyeah Strategy events and classes: http://www.sweathead.com Author of the Kickstarter-funded "Strategy Is Your Words." Made the first full color hip hop magazine in the Southern Hemisphere. Community of over 20,000 strategy minds on Facebook (Sweathead). Sweathead podcast with over 1.6 million listens.
About Mark Pollard
Mark Pollard publishes short-form travel and culture videos on YouTube under the handle @markpollardstrategyfriend. Most of his clips are under a minute and filmed on camera, covering everyday life, food and drink in Kenya, Indonesia, Ireland and elsewhere. The channel also reflects his work in brand strategy, which his website describes through the Sweathead strategy training business and the book "Strategy Is Your Words" (source: sweathead.com).
The channel has about 5,470 subscribers and a median of 486 views per video. Audience size and composition are estimates based on public data and should be verified. Viewers appear to be a mix of travelers and marketing or strategy professionals.
Estimated sponsored rate is $150 to $250 per video. At that range the effective CPM is $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, which is above the typical $10 to $30 paid-ad CPM. Brands in travel or strategy services may find this a fit for low-cost integrations.
Written from Mark Pollard's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Mark Pollard can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Mark
How much does Mark Pollard charge for a sponsored video?
Based on his median views and a Shorts-heavy upload pattern, the estimated rate is $150 to $250 per sponsored video. This is an estimate from public metrics, not a published rate card, so confirm pricing directly with him.
What does Mark Pollard post about on YouTube?
He posts short, mostly on-camera clips about travel, food, drink and everyday life in countries such as Kenya and Indonesia. He also shares commentary tied to brand strategy and marketing, which connects to his Sweathead training work.
How do I contact Mark Pollard for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, so check whether his profile is boosted before reaching out.
Similar creators
YouTube and other creators in travel vlogs, ranked by score.
| Creator | Niches | Followers | Median views | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VaniMatiDeViaje@vanimatideviaje · ES | emigrating to spainexpat life | 55k | 2.1k | $150–250 | 16 |
David Smith Show@davidsmithshow · MY | travel vlogssoutheast asia travel | 2k | 236 | $150–250 | 15 |
Walking Tour With Araz @walkingtourwitharaz · TR | walking tourstravel vlogs | 6.4k | 679 | $150–250 | 15 |
Bubba Gooder@bubbagooder · US | folksy vlogscounty fair vlogs | 1.5k | 161 | $150–250 | 14 |
Zhong Quan Wu@lilyzhen · ID | nail artbeauty reviews | 21k | 1.5k | $150–250 | 13 |
ヒワインフォ@hiwainfo · JP | personal vlogsjapanese streaming | 4.6k | 175 | $150–250 | 13 |