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YouTube's Dear Me Campaign Gives Advice to Your Younger Self

Growing up can be a gruelling process especially when you're still figuring out who you are. YouTube's top influencers have all been there and share their experiences in the video platform's Dear Me campaign.

YouTube's Dear Me campaign was launched in celebration of International Women's Day and features a slew of internet celebrities including popular gamers, makeup artists and comedians with a diverse fan following. In this inspiring clip, each woman gives their younger self some advice and encourages viewers to embrace their unique qualities and to learn from their failures.

The #DearMe ad has already garnered over 4 million views and reminds us that we are truly all one of a kind. The clip's stars include content creators like Grace Helbig and Michelle Phan among others.

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Beauty Industry
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SCORE
2.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 14%
Activity 44%
Freshness 8%

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