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VOA Persian Ofogh (@voacapitol), a Persian-language current affairs program of Voice of America, publishes long-form discussion episodes on Iran, US policy and society. The channel has about 22,000 subscribers and a median of 849 views per video, uploads have stopped since 2018, and rates are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book VOA

Persian-language political audience with a broadcaster's editorial reach

  • About 22,000 subscribers and roughly 9.6 million lifetime views.
  • Median of 849 views per video across its catalogue.
  • Persian-language discussion episodes on Iran, sanctions and society.
Best forpolicy and advocacy campaignsPersian-language awareness campaigns
Watch forNo uploads in the last 2,800 days, and the channel's political content is high-sensitivity for most brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics80%
Society15%
Television5%
Formats
panel discussion, long-form interview episodes, talk show segments
Tone
serious, analytical
Language
FA
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
8 to 12 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment50/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement0.0%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutWhat does the economic crisis in Iran mean for households?How do US sanctions affect Iranian society?What is the future of civil society and political activism in Iran?
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
Iran40%
🇺🇸 United States20%
🇩🇪 Germany5%
Other35%
LanguagesPersian 95%English 5%

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
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Politically charged content on sanctions, detained lawyers and state repression, such as 'وکلای زندانی و عواقب فعالیت های حقوق بشری در ایران', requires careful brand placement review.

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
YouTube22k8490
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Benchmark score: 9 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers5 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform4 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 2858 days ago.

کانال یوتیوب برنامه "افق" صدای آمریکا. زمان پخش: دوشنبه تا پنجشنبه، ۸ شب بوقت تهران تماس با ما ofogh@voanews.com For Business Inquiries ofogh@voanews.com Links Ofogh VOA Persian Website page http://www.voanewsfarsi.com/media/all/horizon/latest.html?z=1566 Ofogh Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfoghTV Ofogh Twitter https://twitter.com/ofoghtv
VOA Persian Ofogh's own profile description on YouTube

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About VOA Persian Ofogh

VOA Persian Ofogh is the YouTube channel of Ofogh, a Persian-language program of Voice of America, the international broadcaster of the United States. The channel holds about 22,000 subscribers and roughly 9.6 million lifetime views, with its recent catalogue built from long-form panel discussions on Iranian politics, economics, culture and civil society.

The channel's audience is estimated to be Persian speakers inside Iran, in the diaspora and in the United States, mostly adults interested in current affairs. Its uploads have not run since 2018, so this is a legacy catalogue rather than an active schedule.

Brand work is not visible in the channel data, and no sponsorships were found. Typical rates would be $150 to $250 per video, which is a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, compared with $10 to $30 CPM for paid ads. Brands with a policy or advocacy message for Persian audiences should book this channel, after a sensitivity review.

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

Questions about VOA

How much does VOA Persian Ofogh charge for a sponsored video?

Estimated rates are $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of 849 views and a CPM of $20 to $35. Rates are estimates, not a published price list, so confirm terms directly with the channel.

What does VOA Persian Ofogh post about on YouTube?

The channel posts Persian-language panel discussions and talk segments on Iranian politics, sanctions, the economy, culture and civil society. Its uploads have not run since 2018, so the catalogue is historical.

How do I contact VOA Persian Ofogh for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, and the channel's listed business email is available once unlocked.

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