Persist Media NYC
Persist Media NYC (@persistmedianyc) is an independent New York City production company based in the US, making street interviews, documentaries and vlogs about the five boroughs. With about 1,500 subscribers and a median of roughly 960 views per video, it posts around 33 uploads per quarter, mostly Shorts. Rate range: $150 to $250 per video for a sponsored Short.
Street-level NYC interviews with a steady weekly publishing rhythm
- About 33 uploads in the last 90 days keeps brand placements in regular rotation.
- Median of 960 views per video, with the Knicks documentary reaching 18,809 views.
- Shorts make up 82% of uploads, a fit for quick, low-cost integrations.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- street interviews, documentary series, short clips
- Tone
- earnest, observational
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds for most uploads, with longer documentary chapters up to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Jazz Artist Duke Jones on Technology vs. Human Development | · 1.2k views
▶Pro-Palestinian Voice on Friends in Gaza and Palestinian Suf · 1.5k views
▶Bangladeshi Representative on His Country’s Return to Democr · 131 viewsLast three uploads, latest 1 days ago.
Persist Media NYC is an independent media production company documenting the people, neighborhoods, and culture that define the 5 boroughs of New York City. Since 2015, we've archived 500+ interviews with residents, visitors, business owners, creatives, and communities across Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island, creating one of the largest independent collections of firsthand stories about NYC life. Through original documentaries, street interviews, and digital storytelling, our mission is to preserve the voices and experiences shaping New York today while building a la
About Persist Media NYC
Persist Media NYC is an independent production company that documents life across New York City's five boroughs. Its channel mixes street interviews, short clips and longer documentaries, including the four-chapter series A World Within a City and the NYC in Five Knicks fan documentary. Most of its recent output is in the Shorts format, with about 33 uploads in the last 90 days.
The audience is estimated to be mostly US-based adults, roughly 25 to 44, who are interested in New York culture, current events and sports. The channel has about 1,500 subscribers and a median of around 960 views per video, so reach is modest and concentrated in local and niche audiences.
At $150 to $250 per sponsored video, the effective CPM is $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Brands seeking hyper-local NYC exposure or event promotion should consider booking.
Written from Persist Media NYC's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Persist Media NYC can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Persist
How much does Persist Media NYC charge for a sponsored video?
Persist Media NYC's rate is estimated at $150 to $250 per sponsored video, based on a median of about 960 views on Shorts. This works out to roughly $4 to $8 per 1,000 views, and the rate is an estimate rather than a published price.
What does Persist Media NYC post about on YouTube?
Persist Media NYC posts street interviews, short clips and documentary series about life in New York City's five boroughs. Recent topics include culture, sports such as the Knicks, and interviews about international affairs filmed around the city.
How do I contact Persist Media NYC for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Persist Media NYC is eligible for boosted booking through Starbooked, which lets brands request a deal directly through the platform.
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