Why is Ryan Trahan going viral? Exploring the content creator's explosive growth on YouTube
Ryan Trahan has recently exploded in popularity vis-a-vis his new series: 1 Penny 1 Million Meals. A month-long endeavor where he travels across the United States to deliver a penny to YouTube superstar Mr Beast.
His meteoric rise to fame has been the talk of the town as, by the latest estimates, the YouTuber has added more than two million subs to his name over the last month. With two days remaining to conclude the challenge, he is currently sitting at a tidy 9.62 million subscribers under his belt, all thanks to his innovative content which not only entertains viewers but also helps the underprivileged.
Along with the series' mind-boggling success on YouTube, Ryan has raised more than a million dollars for charity through his daily uploads.
Ryan started his YouTube career in tandem with the intention of being a professional runner for his school. His entrepreneurial sensibilites found an early outlet in a Water Bottle company he started called Neptune.
Unfortunately, he had to give up his running aspirations and dropped out of college because of sports regulations. On the plus side, he could now focus on his YouTube career.
Ryan started his YouTube channel by making videos on running and sports. His channel became a niche for running enthusiasts but couldn't really break through the charts. So in early 2018, he changed tactics to create content for a wider audience.
His new strategy includes lifestyle videos, vlogs and commentaries. This paid dividends as the budding YouTuber reached the million subscriber landmark within a year.
His IRL challenge videos were especially popular with viewers and even allowed him to interact with YouTube superstars like Mr Beast. His videos boast good retention by blending shock value and
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