Sponsor Deliverable Approvals: A Review Process Brands Will Follow
Set the approval steps, review windows and sign-off rules for a sponsored integration before filming, so approvals never stall a release.
Most sponsor delays are approval delays. A brand waits on legal, the creator waits on the brand, and the release date slips. A short, written approval process agreed before filming keeps every deal on schedule.
Decide what needs approval
- Talking points and script before filming
- The sponsored segment of the cut before publishing
- Links, codes and disclosure wording before the video goes live
Do not ask the brand to approve more than it needs to. A full video review when only a minute is sponsored slows everyone down.
Agree on the review window
Put a number in the contract, such as 48 to 72 business hours per review. State what happens when the window passes: the deliverable is treated as approved, or the release date moves by the same number of days.
Limit the rounds and the reviewers
- Name one approver on the brand side
- Include a set number of revision rounds
- Collect all notes in one place before sending them back
Keep proof of every approval
Save the version that was approved and the date. If a question comes up after publishing, you can point to the exact cut the brand signed off on.
Approval checklist
- Talking points are approved in writing before filming
- The sponsored segment is shared as a single review link
- The review window and revision rounds are in the contract
- The approved version and date are saved
- Tracking links and disclosure are confirmed before publishing
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