A Beautiful Kitchen Digital Timer
Review of the latest product I was sent by a brand
It turns out that I'm a "KOL" now. What's that you might ask? It's a "Key Opinion Leader". It's the new(ish) term fast replacing the term "influencer". It's a more "professional" word that doesn't carry any of the burdens of the former word. The idea is not that my opinion is better or more important than any other person's, KOL's basically have a lot of people that defer or default to their opinions, when those people either don't have enough information to form theirs, or don't care.
As such, I now get contacted by brands wanting their products to be reviewed online on any of the platforms I publish on. Sometimes they negotiate a payment, sometimes they expect the product itself is payment. It's great if I already need the product, like I'd really like a new camera lens or new vacuum cleaner, so I'd happily do a review for free for either of those. Otherwise I'd ask for a small amount and/or sell the product on eBay. I've also given away some to family members that like or need the stuff.
At present I'm getting random stuff, some which I find hard to review since I don't have a Tesla, boat house or a trailer, a lot of which I just say no to. The most expensive thing I've been offered for free is over $1,000 but, again, I don't own a kayak, so sadly they never sent the product out haha.
The high value, high demand, stuff like the latest Canon cameras are only sent to the very top creators like MKBHD or Kai Wong I can imagine. Maybe one day :)
Peace & Love,
Adé
Never heard of a KOL before LOL! Sorry that rhymed, couldn't resist! I am intrigued to know what the Kayak related product was, I could have taken that one on for a review, being a keen kayaker.
@steevc it would be great if companies took note of Hive and established a reviewer culture here. Trouble is they're probably not aware of us, let's change that and it would boost the hiveconomy (new word I've just coined).
Haha. Nice bar 🎤
It was some kind of bundle including an anchor, trailer, mountable storage thingymagit and all sorts of small paraphernalia that I don't even recognise. I think the collective cost is about $1.2k
Sounds pretty decent. We sometimes wonder whether a trailer would work rather than the roof racks we use. Have fun with reviewing other things though. Have you got anything exciting coming up?
!PIZZA
I have a pair of leather warmers for car seats haha. Also a car tracking gadget.
Sounds like something out of “Spooks” or any of the similar TV dramas!
$PIZZA slices delivered:
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I've not had anyone offer to send me stuff to review, but then I'm not big on the socials. It's a nice perk if you do. Maybe Hive will get recognised for such things eventually.
The timer looks neat. We have a basic one that does the job. I do like rechargeable devices though so I don't have to keep replacing batteries.
!BEER
Hahaha people also send me free Hive everyday 🤣
Yes it's very nice. I think I'm keeping this one since I bake and make a lot of stuff I currently time using my phone. My favourite feature is the magnetic back that can just snap onto any metallic surface. I can have it on my fridge or oven.
You’re a big celebrity ooh. So companies call you to help them promote their brand?
That’s fabulous
LOL. Yes sort of haha
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