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Brands Bet Big on Unboxing Videos

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Demography Unplugged
Dec 07, 2015
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Brands like Target and Toys “R” Us are hiring well-known YouTube unboxers to design and star in toy ads—just in time for the holidays. While these videos are a hit with young Homelanders, some parents are concerned that their children can’t distinguish between entertainment and promotional material.

—The New York Times

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