iDubbbz Reveals Losses and Piracy Issues for Creator Clash 2
Creator Clash 2, despite its popularity, has turned out to be a major setback for iDubbbz. In a recent video titled “The Harsh Reality of Creator Clash 2,” iDubbbz explained that the event not only failed to live up to its predecessor’s success, but also resulted in a loss of $250,000.
Piracy Takes a Toll on Creator Clash 2
The event suffered significant losses, leaving no funds to donate to charity. iDubbbz pointed out that piracy played a major role in this outcome. Although around 50,000 people paid to view the event, over a million watched it illegally. Rather than blaming the fans, iDubbbz admitted that they were unprepared to handle the 800 pirated streaming sites that attracted between 1.3 and three million viewers.
Optimism Despite the Losses
Despite the financial setback, the high number of viewers, both legal and illegal, gives iDubbbz some optimism. It shows that there is a demand for this type of event, even if people are unable or unwilling to support it financially.
Learning from Mistakes for Future Events
iDubbbz acknowledged that his biggest mistake was charging for the event instead of offering it for free. He believes that many viewers expected the stream to be free, especially since it included ads. Additionally, the larger scale of Creator Clash 2 led to increased expenses, contributing to the overall loss.
Will There be a Creator Clash 3?
The failure of Creator Clash 2 raises doubts about the possibility of a third installment. iDubbbz is unsure how to move forward, as the event resulted in a financial loss and no funds for charity. The current plan is to share the most recent event on YouTube with a fundraising goal to gather donations for a charity.
The future of Creator Clash remains uncertain.