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In a surprising move, Linus Sebastian, the founder of Linus Tech Tips, announced his decision to step down as the CEO of Linus Media Group (LMG) on May 18, 2023.
His decision to transition into a different role within the company has since sparked a flurry of discussions among his YouTube channel viewers.
Following the announcement, the comment sections of their YouTube videos were inundated with concerns about changes to the content under the new leadership, with numerous viewers expressing dissatisfaction over the perceived decline in the quality of the videos.
Linus Challenges the Perceived Changes
Countering the discontent, Linus Sebastian asserted that these perceived alterations in the content “only exist in your head.” He further clarified that he continues to hold the position of CEO, thus ruling out the possibility of content changes instigated by the new boss.
On June 22, responding to a complaint on one of Linus Tech Tips’ recent videos about the purported “new change” by the CEO resulting in lower-quality videos, Sebastian took to YouTube to set the record straight.
He wrote: “I’m sorry, but all of this exists only in your head. The new CEO hasn’t even started yet, and our posting frequency hasn’t changed in the last 8+ years.”
Sebastian Addresses Concerns on Twitter
Beyond YouTube, Sebastian took to Twitter to further refute the concerns raised by viewers.
He pointed out how perceptions can be easily manipulated, urging his followers to engage in critical thinking before jumping to conclusions.
His tweet read: “It’s often remarkable to me the way people suddenly ‘see’ whatever you tell them. I act mad on camera and suddenly I’m an overbearing perfectionist of a boss… In 10 years you can count the people dismissed from LMG on your digits. Gotta think critically, y’all.”
Looking Ahead: New Leadership and Consistent Vision
The incoming CEO of Linus Media Group, Terren Tong, is set to assume his new role starting July 1, 2023.
Interestingly, Tong shares a history with Sebastian, having been his former boss at the Canadian Electronics store, NCIX, where Sebastian kickstarted his career.
Despite the change in leadership, it is highly unlikely that viewers will witness any drastic shifts in the company’s content, given Sebastian’s continued involvement in the creative process.
As the transition proceeds, the situation underscores the challenge content creators face in managing viewer expectations while navigating internal changes.
