Told By Mersen
Told By Mersen (@toldbymersen) is a Lisbon-based storyteller from Portugal who makes cinematic true-story videos about strange events and remarkable lives. The channel has about 1,230 subscribers and a median of roughly 760 views per video, with uploads about every three months. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Persian-language true-story channel with engaged viewers on long interviews
- Median of about 757 views per video across 22 uploads.
- Engagement rate of about 6.2 percent, with a like rate of 4.2 percent and comment rate of 2.0 percent.
- Estimated sponsored rate of $150 to $250 per video, roughly $20 to $35 CPM against paid ads at $10 to $30.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form interview podcast clips, narrated documentary-style stories, short clips
- Tone
- reflective, curious
- Language
- FA
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds for clips, 8 to 12 minutes for narrated stories, and up to 90 minutes for full interviews
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 discuss political and social topics such as 'Why I played in state TV series' and 'Life and death of Rasputin', with some violent historical content, so the channel is not fully brand-neutral.
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 | 1.2k | 757 | 2 |
Benchmark score: 52 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Listening to your favourite movie! · 1.3k views
▶31. August 2026 · 43 views
▶یاد این داستان از مادربزرگم افتادم. اینکه چطور ترس از جنها · 877 viewsLast three uploads, latest 3 days ago.
True stories about real people and the choices that changed their lives. I’m Mersen, a storyteller based in Lisbon. On this channel, I explore strange events, remarkable lives, and human stories that are difficult to forget—told through cinematic videos, careful research, and a personal point of view. New stories in English. For collaborations and business inquiries: thisismersen@gmail.com
About Told By Mersen
Told By Mersen is a YouTube channel run by Mersen, a storyteller based in Lisbon, Portugal, who publishes true stories about real people and unusual events. The channel mixes narrated documentary-style videos, short clips from interview conversations, and occasional personal vlogs, mostly in Persian with some English. Uploads are infrequent, with about four videos in the past year.
The audience appears to be small and Persian-speaking, likely young adults interested in history, society, and the stories of Iranian and diaspora figures. These demographics are estimates based on language and topics, not verified analytics. The channel has about 1,230 subscribers and a median of roughly 760 views per video.
The creator's listed rate is an estimate of $150 to $250 per video, based on median views and the long-form format. That is about $20 to $35 CPM, which is higher than typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Brands targeting Persian-speaking audiences in Portugal and abroad may find it a good fit.
Written from Told By Mersen's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Told By Mersen can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Told
How much does Mersen charge for a sponsored video?
Mersen's estimated rate is $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 757 views and long-form uploads. Rates are estimates from public channel data, and the creator has not published a rate card. Confirm current pricing before booking.
What does Mersen post about on YouTube?
Mersen posts true stories about real people and unusual events, such as the life of Rasputin and the Iranian bear Wojtek. The channel also includes interview conversations with Persian-speaking guests and personal clips. Most content is in Persian.
How do I contact Mersen for a brand deal?
The creator lists thisismersen@gmail.com for collaborations and business inquiries. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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