TomFM

TomFM

Audited Community Profile
@tomfm·United Kingdom (GB)
Football Gaming & Simulation Content CreatorGaming & EsportsGame Reviews / Lore / GuidesUnited Kingdom (GB)Safety: Low
Confidence: High (92%)

“TomFM represents an institutional-grade acquisition channel for gaming hardware, football merchandise, and digital subscriptions targeting UK and global sports fans. His audience displays strong narrative loyalty but requires native, contextually integrated brand messaging.”

Micro-Niches:Football Manager ExperimentsTactical Football StorytellingEFL & Premier League Career SavesEuropean Football Travel
YouTube
289K
@tomfm·2.28% LF ER
Instagram
2.6K
@tom_kelso·11.98% ER
TikTok
No linked TikTok handle

Audience Demographics & Content DNA

Audited buyer mindset, audience geography distribution, and production standards

Inferred Audience Profile

Demographic ProfileMale-skewed, 18-34
Commercial Buyer IntentModerate Intent
Primary MarketUnited Kingdom
Secondary MarketsUnited States, Australia
Audience Interests Taxonomy
Football Manager (Sega/Sports Interactive)European Football & Premier LeagueFootball Tactics & AnalyticsPC & Console Gaming HardwareSports Apparel & Retro Kits

Content DNA & Top Themes

Format
Long-form video
Production
Medium-High
Consistency
High
Top Content Themes (% Affinity)
Football Manager Experiments & Rebuilds92%
Football Club Financial & Tactical Scenarios88%
Real-World Football Matchday Culture65%

Itemized 16-Knot Defended Rate Cards

Live statutory deliverable pricing calibrated for United Kingdom (GB)

Formula Verified via 16 Empirical Knots

YouTube

289K Subscribers

LF: 2.28%
YouTube Dedicated Video£4,300
Defended Range£3,450 – £5,400
YouTube 60s Integration£1,925
Defended Range£1,525 – £2,400
YouTube Short£770
Defended Range£620 – £970

Instagram

2.6K Followers

ER: 11.98%
Instagram Reel (60-90s)£180
Defended Range£140 – £220
Instagram Carousel (3-5 Slides)£140
Defended Range£110 – £180
Instagram Static Post£110
Defended Range£86 – £130
Instagram Story (3-Frame Set)£66
Defended Range£53 – £83
SignCollab Talent DNA Analysis

Creator Strategic DNA & Talent Executive Brief

Vanity Voucher: TOMFM10
Leading UK Football Manager narrative creator delivering high-retention simulation experiments and sports culture content.
Commercial Superpower

Ability to embed brand mechanics directly into the narrative tension of a multi-season club rebuild or management challenge.

Audience Buying Mindset

Viewers seek strategic problem-solving, football tactical analysis, and entertaining long-form storytelling during leisure and gaming downtime.

The #1 Creative Landmine to Avoid

Forcing an out-of-context, corporate wellness or overpriced non-endemic lifestyle product with a generic scripted delivery.

Omnichannel Campaign Strategy Suite(5 Full-Funnel Packages)

Itemized line-item pricing, strategic angles, and contract entitlements

Market Applied: United Kingdom (GB)
[ Reach ]

Mass Cultural Reach & Brand Association

Top-of-funnel mass awareness and cultural association

Strategy Angle: Leverage TomFM's 100k+ view velocity on YouTube alongside lifestyle contextualization on Instagram to anchor brand awareness within the football gaming ecosystem.
Recommended Bundle Target
£4,025
Standalone Benchmark: £4,475(-10% Efficiency)
Defended Range: £3,225 – £5,025
Itemized Deliverables & Defended Rates16-Knot Formula Verified
Hero Anchoryoutube
1x Dedicated Challenge Save: The Rebuild Experiment (12-18m)
A fully branded narrative simulation challenge where the brand is integrated as the primary sponsor or operational theme of the club rebuild.
Standalone Rate£4,300
Amplificationinstagram
1x Behind-The-Screens Simulation Setup & Matchday Reel (30-45s)
Visual reel highlighting the physical desk setup, hardware performance, and football matchday prep incorporating the sponsor product.
Standalone Rate£180
Critical Collaboration Guidelines (Brand Safety & ROI)
#1 Maintain Save File Narrative Integrity
Allow Tom to frame the brand within the natural storyline of the management challenge rather than halting gameplay for a disconnected corporate slide.
Risk: Audience drops off early and posts negative sentiment if the integration breaks the challenge immersion.
#2 Platform-Specific Instagram Creative
Instagram content must be formatted as polished football lifestyle or desktop aesthetics rather than a raw gameplay screen recording.
Risk: Sub-par organic performance on Instagram if content feels like a misplaced gaming screenshot.
#3 Transparent Commercial Disclosure
Ensure clean #ad and paid partnership flags in accordance with UK ASA regulations.
Risk: Regulatory non-compliance and reputational friction with UK audience.
[ Paid Creative ]

High-CTR Performance Creative & Whitelisting

Top Recommendation

Middle-of-funnel conversion ads for Meta and TikTok paid acquisition

Strategy Angle: Utilize TomFM's recognizable voice and authentic gamer setup to create high-converting Meta paid ads, backed by whitelisting permissions.
Recommended Bundle Target
£490
Standalone Benchmark: £540(-10% Efficiency)
Defended Range: £390 – £610
Itemized Deliverables & Defended Rates16-Knot Formula Verified
Creative Testinginstagram
2x Direct Hook Problem-Solving Performance Reels (30-45s)
High-energy vertical videos contrasting everyday PC setup frustrations with the seamless performance delivered by the sponsor product.
Standalone Rate£360
Verbatim Spoken Ad Hooks (Opening 3–5 Seconds)
Simulation Lag Interruptinstagram
""If your save takes 20 minutes to load June 30th transfers, you're not playing Football Manager, you're just suffering.""
Directly targets common gaming performance bottlenecks and positions the hardware/tool as the instant fix.
Tactical Advantage Breakdowninstagram
""Here is the exact setup I use to simulate 50 seasons without my PC sounding like a jet engine taking off.""
Uses insider creator authority to showcase hardware reliability during heavy data processing.
Critical Collaboration Guidelines (Brand Safety & ROI)
#1 Spoken Hook Delivery
The first 3 seconds must feature fast-paced editing and immediate problem statements without slow logos or introductory titles.
Risk: High scroll-away rates and lower ad spend efficiency on Meta feeds.
#2 Authentic Tone Adherence
Keep the tone conversational and British-inflected; avoid corporate sales jargon like 'synergistic productivity'.
Risk: Ad fatigue and high cost-per-click from disengaged viewers.
#3 Direct Call to Action
Deliver a clear visual and verbal CTA pointing to the vanity link and voucher code TOMFM.
Risk: Attribution loss and unmeasured conversion leakage.
[ Conversion ]

Direct Response & Vanity Voucher Attribution

Bottom-of-funnel sales conversions and trackable return on ad spend

Strategy Angle: Capture high-intent purchasing volume through an episodic YouTube mid-roll integration combined with an Instagram Story sequence featuring trackable links.
Recommended Bundle Target
£1,800
Standalone Benchmark: £2,000(-10% Efficiency)
Defended Range: £1,450 – £2,250
Itemized Deliverables & Defended Rates16-Knot Formula Verified
Hero Pitchyoutube
1x Narrative 90s Mid-Roll Integration in Main Channel Save
A seamlessly scripted 90-second integration placed right before a decisive match or transfer window deadline within a popular challenge video.
Standalone Rate£1,925
Attribution Boostinstagram
1x 3-Frame Instagram Story Sequence with Direct Link Sticker
Behind-the-scenes video of the video production setup with interactive link sticker driving to the offer landing page.
Standalone Rate£66
Critical Collaboration Guidelines (Brand Safety & ROI)
#1 Mid-Roll Placement Timing
Insert the mid-roll between minutes 6 and 10 of the YouTube upload at a key narrative cliffhanger.
Risk: Mid-roll skipping if placed too early or during low-engagement intro sequences.
#2 Clear Offer Code Display
Display on-screen graphic with code TOMFM and clean visual discount instructions throughout the read.
Risk: Lost attribution and reduced customer conversion rate.
#3 Story Link Friction Minimization
Ensure the Instagram Story link directs straight to the pre-filled promo cart without intermediate landing page bloat.
Risk: Drop-off during the mobile checkout funnel.
[ Content Library ]

Asset Library Buyout & Production Stems

High-production brand asset creation for brand-owned marketing channels

Strategy Angle: Acquire high-resolution studio assets and clean 4K footage of the creator using the product for brand website and social usage.
Recommended Bundle Target
£5,150
Standalone Benchmark: £5,150(Standard Benchmark)
Defended Range: £4,125 – £6,450
Itemized Deliverables & Defended Rates16-Knot Formula Verified
Asset Productionyoutube
1x 4K Clean Desk Setup & Product Integration Feature (16:9)
Cinematic visual showcase featuring product unboxing, desk aesthetic, and hands-on usage without channel-specific sponsor tags.
Standalone Rate£4,300
Concrete Digital Asset Buyout Specifications
✓10x High-Resolution 4K Desk & Hardware Stills with Clean Backplates
✓5x 4K Clean Uncompressed B-Roll Clips of Product Handling (60fps)
Critical Collaboration Guidelines (Brand Safety & ROI)
#1 High-Definition Lighting & Staging
Deliver clean, color-accurate studio footage with professional background separation.
Risk: Sub-standard imagery unsuited for premium e-commerce PDP integration.
#2 Clean Audio Stems
Provide uncompressed voiceover audio stems without background music for dynamic brand re-editing.
Risk: Audio phase issues preventing flexible sound engineering by brand creative teams.
#3 Prompt Asset Delivery
All raw image and video files to be delivered via cloud drive within 7 business days of shoot completion.
Risk: Delays in product launch schedule and marketing rollout.
[ Full-Funnel ]

Full-Funnel Omnichannel Takeover

360-degree flagship campaign uniting reach, paid creative, and direct attribution

Strategy Angle: Comprehensive takeover covering YouTube reach, Meta performance ads, and Instagram social touchpoints for flagship brand or product launches.
Recommended Bundle Target
£6,300
Standalone Benchmark: £7,425(-15% Efficiency)
Defended Range: £5,050 – £7,875
Itemized Deliverables & Defended Rates16-Knot Formula Verified
Prestige Anchoryoutube
1x Flagship Challenge Video with Full Brand Sponsorship (15-20m)
High-production YouTube video where the brand is the central partner of a major multi-season tactical rebuild experiment.
Standalone Rate£4,300
Social Frequencyinstagram
2x High-Impact Lifestyle & Setup Reels (30-60s)
Polished vertical video content showcasing product utility in everyday gaming and matchday routines.
Standalone Rate£360
Attribution Layerinstagram
2x Interactive Story Sequences with Direct Conversion Links
Two dedicated 3-part Instagram Story series highlighting key features and limited-time discount incentives.
Standalone Rate£130
Critical Collaboration Guidelines (Brand Safety & ROI)
#1 Synchronized Cross-Platform Launch
Coordinate YouTube video release and Instagram support posts within a unified 48-hour window for maximum algorithmic momentum.
Risk: Fragmented campaign impact and diluted brand recall.
#2 Dedicated Narrative Continuity
Ensure messaging across YouTube long-form and Instagram short-form reflects a coherent value proposition without contradictory claims.
Risk: Audience confusion regarding offer details and product benefits.
#3 Exclusivity Enforcement
Ensure no conflicting hardware, gaming, or app promotions go live on any active channel during the 30-day term.
Risk: Commercial value dilution and breach of exclusivity covenants.

Brand Fit, Strategic Strengths & Procurement Safety

Audited commercial intent, sponsor suitability, and institutional brand safety scorecard

Commercial IntentModerate
Brand Suitability RatingHigh
Brand Safety LevelLow Risk
Recommended Sponsor Categories
PC Hardware & PeripheralsSports Streaming Platforms & VPNsFootball Apparel & Vintage Kit RetailersMobile Strategy Games & Gaming PeripheralsMeal Delivery & Gamer Nutrition

Key Strategic Strengths & Brand Fit

• Long-Form Viewer Retention
High average view duration on 15-30 minute simulation videos ensures deep exposure for mid-roll integrated brand messaging.
• High-Trust Niche Authority
Established as a premier voice within the Football Manager and digital sports tactics community in the UK.
• Demographic Alignment
Delivers an engaged 18-34 male demographic with active spending on gaming setups, sports subscriptions, and travel.

Procurement Considerations & Safety

Safety: Low
• Ad-Sensitivity to Non-Endemic FMCG
Audience actively calls out forced, out-of-category consumer products (e.g. premium wellness drinks), necessitating authentic lifestyle or gaming alignment.
• Instagram Scale Asymmetry
Instagram audience is smaller and more personal relative to YouTube; Instagram deliverables should focus on whitelisting and visual matchday lifestyle rather than raw organic reach.

Recent Content & Performance Audit

Audited uploads with validated view counts and engagement velocity

I Manage Man City but the 115 Charges are ActiveYouTube

I Manage Man City but the 115 Charges are Active

14,350
We Confessed Our Worst Football Manager SinsYouTube

We Confessed Our Worst Football Manager Sins

91,900
I Built The Fastest Team in Football ManagerYouTube

I Built The Fastest Team in Football Manager

78,980
Can a Team of Free Agents win the Champions League?YouTube

Can a Team of Free Agents win the Champions League?

183,778
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SignCollab Methodology Notice: All deliverable benchmarks and campaign packages are computed through the SignCollab 16-Knot Empirical Model, incorporating long-form view-to-subscriber ratios (VSR), short-form velocity, audience purchasing power parity (PPP), and category exclusivity surcharges. Rates represent defended market targets and are subject to mutual counter-party execution.