The Redstage Articles

Ideas on getting your talk seen.

Field notes on TEDx promotion, the YouTube algorithm, real distribution, and what actually moves a talk from buried to unmissable.

FeaturedTED vs TEDx: The Difference Almost Everyone Gets Wrong
How TEDx & YouTube Work·7 min read

TED vs TEDx: The Difference Almost Everyone Gets Wrong

Most people who say they gave a TED Talk actually gave a TEDx talk. Here is the real history, the rules, and the difference almost everyone gets wrong.

Redstage Team
Jun 29, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Attend TED? The Real Price of the Room
How TEDx & YouTube Work·7 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Attend TED? The Real Price of the Room

TED Talks are free, but being in the room is one of the priciest tickets on earth, and you can't even just buy it. The real numbers, and the irony underneath.

Jul 3, 2026
Do People Get Paid for TEDx Talks?
Is a TEDx Talk Worth It?·8 min read

Do People Get Paid for TEDx Talks?

No, TEDx speakers aren't paid, and you can't pay your way onto the stage either. Here is what you actually get instead, and how to make a talk pay off.

Jul 2, 2026
How to Promote Your TEDx Talk: An Honest Guide to Getting It Seen
Promote Your TEDx Talk·9 min read

How to Promote Your TEDx Talk: An Honest Guide to Getting It Seen

Your TEDx talk is published, now what? An honest guide to what actually grows views, what wastes your money, and the ad myth almost every other guide gets wrong.

Jul 2, 2026
What We Report, and What Nobody Can
Transparency·3 min read

What We Report, and What Nobody Can

A clear look at how our reporting works: the metrics you receive each week, what isn't technically possible to measure, and the reasoning behind both.

Jun 29, 2026
From 1,069 to 262,000 Views: How a Time Management TEDx Talk Conquered YouTube Search
Case Studies·3 min read

From 1,069 to 262,000 Views: How a Time Management TEDx Talk Conquered YouTube Search

A TEDx talk on time management went from 1,069 views to over 262,000 across two campaigns, with a 13.5% engagement rate and 15 #1 YouTube keyword rankings. No bots, no ads, just real distribution.

Jun 22, 2026
From 34,000 to 1.6 Million Views: How a Public Speaking TEDx Talk Dominated YouTube Search
Case Studies·3 min read

From 34,000 to 1.6 Million Views: How a Public Speaking TEDx Talk Dominated YouTube Search

A TEDx talk on public speaking went from 34,790 views to over 1.6 million in six months, ranking #1 for 8 competitive keywords and hitting a 6% engagement rate. The campaign started just one month after the talk was published.

Jun 20, 2026