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Ken Marlin (@windowschamp), based in the United States, makes YouTube videos on Windows IoT, embedded and Microsoft licensing for engineers and OEMs. The channel has about 7,750 subscribers and a median of roughly 250 views per video, with about 22 uploads in the past year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.

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Reach embedded engineers and OEM buyers with a trusted Windows IoT specialist

  • Median of about 254 views per video from a 7,750-subscriber channel
  • Several recent end-of-life explainers drew 300 to 800 views each
  • Estimated $150 to $250 per sponsored video, roughly $0.60 to $1 CPM at this view level
Best forembedded hardware and software vendorsMicrosoft licensing and reseller services
Watch forSmall, niche B2B audience; views are modest and the creator is employed by Arrow, which may affect sponsor fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology85%
Business15%
Formats
explainer videos, product walkthroughs, interview discussions, short product previews
Tone
informative, practical
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
1 to 4 minutes, with occasional longer interviews

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement1.6%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to license Windows IoT productswhat happens when a Microsoft product reaches end of lifehow to obtain Windows IoT media and product keys
Age
5%18-24
30%25-34
35%35-44
30%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇩🇪 Germany8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

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; videos promote Arrow Electronics integration services as the creator's employer.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Content is technical licensing and product lifecycle material with no flagged themes in recent titles.

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
YouTube7.8k2547

Benchmark score: 13 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers4 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days7 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform2 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 8 days ago.

My name is Ken Marlin and I work at Arrow Electronics specializing in Windows IoT operating systems. Everyone knows me as the Windows Champ as I’ve been supporting Microsoft products for over 35 years and I'm a 3-time Microsoft IoT MVP. I am directly involved in helping customers successfully implement Windows IoT operating systems in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, signage, and various dedicated solutions. My customers see me as their trusted advisor and affectionately refer to me as their “Windows Champ”. I can assist you with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise as well
Windows Champ's own profile description on YouTube

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About Windows Champ

Ken Marlin, known as the Windows Champ, runs a YouTube channel focused on Windows IoT, Windows Embedded and Microsoft licensing. He publishes roughly two videos a month, mostly short explainers on end-of-life dates, extended security updates, activation changes and hardware testing on ARM and x86 devices. The channel also includes interview-style series with industry figures.

The audience is likely made up of embedded engineers, OEM product managers, and IT buyers who manage long-lived devices. These estimates are inferred from video topics and are not platform-verified. Median views are around 250 per video, so reach is narrow but specific.

According to his website and channel description, Ken is a long-time Windows support specialist at Arrow Electronics and a three-time Microsoft IoT MVP. Brands targeting embedded hardware or licensing services may consider him, with sponsored integrations estimated at $150 to $250 per video. At that rate, the CPM sits around $0.60 to $1, well below the typical $10 to $30 CPM for paid ads, though the audience is far more specialized.

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

Questions about Windows

How much does Ken Marlin charge for a sponsored video?

Based on the channel's median views of about 250, the estimated rate is $150 to $250 per sponsored video. This is an estimate calculated from the channel's view data and is not a published rate card from the creator.

What does Ken Marlin post about on YouTube?

Ken Marlin posts about Windows IoT, Windows Embedded, and Microsoft licensing. Recent videos cover end-of-life dates, extended security updates, product activation changes, and hardware testing on platforms such as the Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 and HP Flex Mini G2.

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