In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed are kings and it took a certain courage for Samuel Étienne to be accepted by the users of live video platforms. The one who presents the morning of France Info and Questions for a champion attacked the Internet and Twitch at the end of December, the number one streaming service for young people. It was therefore necessary to appropriate the codes of a world he did not know and to tame a new generation, not really aware of its daily appointments on the public service channel. A meeting between two worlds that has proven to be fruitful since the press reviews of the happy dad are currently followed by thousands of spectators and that his channel has nearly 258,000 followers.
"I earn zero euros with Twitch"
Building on this success, the hyperactive journalist has been the champion of the press on Twitch, and does not hesitate to promote the platform in all media. A former colleague, Thierry Beccaro, long at the helm of the game Motus, even followed in his footsteps after listening to him tell about his new adventure. But no question of reaping the benefits of this time-consuming activity! In any case, not at the moment. "I earn zero euros with Twitch", confided the one who sleeps now between "3 and 5 hours a night" in the Buzz TV, sure TV Mag. "I closed the subscription system which saves money because it was just an experience." But given his incredible popularity, and the exercise it takes, Samuel Étienne might be tempted to change his mind. "After that, this press review is a real job of two hours on the air, with two hours of preparation minimum. Can this generate remuneration? It is a reflection that I am carrying out, in particular with France Télévisions of which I am an employee. " Daredevil but not crazy the new idol of young people.
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