@BigJetTV : Going Live and building community

Published 2024-04-17
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Hosts @thefabuloushannahh and @tamago2474 sit down with @BigJetTV to discover how Jerry and Gilly have built a strong community through exploring their passion for aviation. We’ll be diving into how their thrilling live streams have

gained them a global audience and a strong community of memberships. Expect unfiltered conversation around the unique challenges of going live, top tips on how to keep your audience engaged and the importance of community on YouTube.

As an extra treat, YouTube Community Partner Manager Khalook joins our hosts for a fun, informative quiz on all things YouTube!

00:00 - Intro
01:12 - The beginning of Big Jet TV
02:55 - Challenges and our approach to Live Streaming
05:10 - Moderating Live Chat
09:19 - Reacting to content and comments
10:38 - Getting started with Live Streaming
13:12 - Why we started our YouTube channel
14:12 - Strategy & tips for Live & Channel Memberships
21:32 - The power of community and how to engage an audience
27:17 - What equipment you need
31:14 - Balancing work life and personal life
35:00 - YouTube Quiz with Community Partner Manager, Khalook
50:31 - What would you tell your younger (YouTube) self?

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All Comments (21)
  • @tamago2474
    Jerry and Gilly are legends for real, thanks for coming on!
  • @BigJetTV
    This was great to be part of, thanks to Hannah, Simi and all the crew on the day. With all sincerity, had it not been for YouTube, we wouldn’t be where we are today 🤷🏼‍♂️ Thanks from Jerry, Gilly and our amazing community ❤️
  • BigJet TV isn't just an aviation channel. Jerry is a natural entertainer, BigJet TV is planes in great locations with a Vaudeville act thrown in (thanks to Jerry). Then there is Gilly in chat with her dry wit. They are truly unique. I wasn't even all that into aviation when I first started watching their channel (I do find it fascinating now though), Jerry never fails to make me chuckle and that was originally what kept me coming back to BigJet TV.
  • Big fan of Jerry and his channel! Spent many hundreds of hours enjoying his company and footage over the 3-4 years since i started watching Big Jet TV.
  • I personally like Jerry's attitude while he is broadcasting. He sometimes sings. When the Tarom A 318 shows up he talks like he talks to a baby. He is never stupid or arrogant. And : As a German i can understand him perfect. Every word he says. I can't say that about every English speaking folks in England. I don't understand folks from Manchester and Liverpool for example. Jerry's English is quiet easy to understand. That's important for me. Thank you Jerry and Jilly. I love you.
  • @coffeeguy6673
    Great channel, love BIGJET TV , only discovered it recently and during a livestream over the weekend a very kind member gifted me a month's membership. People were kind, fun and interacted as did both Jerry and Gilly. Plus the quality of the videography ( is that even a word ??) is second to none. I asked Jerry in the live chat yesterday which camera he was using and within a few minutes he answered, just fantastic involvement. There was other chat going on as well with other viewers and I had a couple of hours fun that just flew by, pardon the pun !! Brilliant channel, well worth supporting these fantastic peeps, thanks YTC for giving Jerry and Gilly some exposure. Daz aka coffeeguy66, cheers !
  • I do love a big jet TV live stream. I think more importantly is the trend YouTube is going in with people posting or live streaming things they are genuinely passionate about, be it aviation, hoof trimming, train spotting etc
  • @AngelicDreams
    One of the best SUGGESTIONS yet by YouTube! Amazing DISCOVERY ... I had no Idea the impact of this revolutionary feature. Always Full Of inSigHT I am sure this will help GET MY VIDEOS TO BE SUGGESTED AGAIN🙏🙏
  • @NQY-flyer
    I’m a huge Aviation Fan and with Jerry and Gillys content it’s amazing I really do appreciate the hard work behind the scenes before and after every show It’s more impressive of Jerrys knowledge of aviation which naturally feeds into BJTVs shows I for one are so glad of this shared enthusiasm for aviation though this kind of platform Jerry and Gilly are true legends Long May BJTV continue ❤
  • @AbstractOcean
    Jerry & Gilly are one of few 'grass roots' channels that are so genuine and appreciative of their audience. That, together with the obvious enthusiasm of doing something they love is what makes this so successful.
  • @battlehawk77
    Having been a member for over 4 years now, Jerry and Gilly come across more as friends than presenter/ moderator. Early on in my membership, I came to know Jerry's kindness personally. The day after my son was born, he was streaming at London Gatwick, and I announced my son's birth in the chat, and Jerry took 30 seconds of his time to make mention of it and welcome him into the world. My son loves seeing the short clip of him being mentioned, and he loves watching the streams with me even now.
  • @Lauren-iz1hq
    Go on Jerry and gilly!!!✈️✈️✈️✈️
  • @NNnews963
    Thanks YouTube Creators. For This Video N Updated.🤗 ...?🤔
  • @NickGamerTV68
    Thank you for fixing my live stream! THATS AWESOME!!
  • @R_T_Ralph
    Honestly, i love people giving advice, but after 6 years of following what to do, and still cant get the channel seen by millions, i ask you, what am i doing wrong, and how do i put it right?