Shutterstock has 66 tracked YouTube sponsorship deals across 6 channels since August 2024. The data below shows who they actually pay, so you can tell whether your channel fits before you pitch.
Tracked sponsored videos published per month. A brand signing every month is buying now, not historically.
Deals in the last 12 months by channel subscriber count. Most of their budget went to channels in the 50K to 250K range.
| Channel size | Deals | Channels | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K to 250K subs | 25 | 3 | 89% |
| 250K to 1M subs | 2 | 2 | 7% |
| Over 1M subs | 1 | 1 | 4% |
Categories of the channels Shutterstock sponsored in the last 12 months.
One video per channel, newest first. Estimated deal values use each video's view count and niche CPM benchmarks (reviewed July 2026).
I Bought a $13,000 Camera Robot.
Daniel Schiffer · 2.3M subs · August 2026
Editing a Commercial Spec: Editing Tricks You Need to Know
Premiere Gal · 616K subs · August 2026
This ChatGPT + Shutterstock Workflow Is Incredible
Paul J Lipsky · 516K subs · August 2026
Beautiful Flight Attendant Smuggled $3m In D.r.u.g's | Wife Of Surgeon Still Worked As Escort
CoachGregAdams · 240K subs · April 2026
Морское Пиратство Офицально Разблокировано. #marinera #танкер
Capt. Tymur Rudov · 193K subs · January 2026
Q2: What Is The Capital Of Ghana? | Top 10 Naija Game Show Ep. 8
Top 10 Nigeria · 50.6K subs · November 2025
Check your fit against the data above. Shutterstock mostly buys Lifestyle & Vlog channels. If your channel matches that profile, you are pitching with the odds, not against them.
Reference their recent deals. A pitch that names the creators they sponsored last month reads like research, not spam. The full process is in how to get sponsors on YouTube.
Lead with your numbers: average views, audience niche, and a rate anchored to what similar deals are worth. Our rate calculator gives you a defensible starting range.
Deal counts come from sponsorship disclosures SponsorRadar detected in video content and descriptions. Estimated values are ranges from view counts and niche CPM benchmarks, not confirmed figures. Updated daily.
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