The rules we're given are super lax compared to everyone else who tells us what to say and how to say it. Google says "do whatever you want to do with it, or nothing at all, but if you do, make sure you tag it with #teampixe and #giftfromgoogle to disclose and be transparent."
They also make it clear that there's that embargo, which is OPTIONAL. If you don't want to take part in the embargo, they'll STILL send out a phone to you but AFTER the embargo. It's not to strong-arm you in any way. They'll still work with you.
So to creators complaining about the two-phase embargo, you signed up for it. If you don't like it, you don't have to get it early. For everyone else, I can confidently say that Google is the best company I've ever worked with for things, period.
You would be surprised at how much of a nightmare other companies can be about things. If you even say anything bad about them or even constructive, you're blacklisted. Google doesn't do that. I've been extremely critical of them in the past...and I LEAK THINGS and I'm still in.
There's the CONTEXT on why Google does this. Just because other companies do it for shady, scummy reasons doesn't mean Google is trying to hide something or manipulate creators. If anything, they're trying to give everyone a chance to be a part of what they're doing.
Some more non-tier 1 creators chiming in. x.com/marks_tech/sta…
Some more non-tier 1 creators chiming in. x.com/marks_tech/sta…
More input from someone who has had a a lot of experience dealing with embargo’s and has been on the OTHER side. Thanks @Snubs!
Another great point from the media side. You actually have time for a real review that is useful. Even if the videos people making now are optional, they’ll do it asap because of SEO/being first. If it was called a “review” it would be a disservice with little actual use of it.
Another great point from the media side. You actually have time for a real review that is useful. Even if the videos people making now are optional, they’ll do it asap because of SEO/being first. If it was called a “review” it would be a disservice with little actual use of it.
Case in point…