Campaign types and how to join them
Collab, affiliate, performance and contest campaigns, what each pays, and how you get selected.
Brands run four kinds of campaign. They pay very differently, so check the type before you apply.
| Type | How you are paid | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Collab | A fixed fee per creator, agreed up front and held until the work is approved | Predictable income |
| Collab (barter or gifted) | Product instead of cash. No payout is released | Creators building a portfolio |
| Affiliate | Commission on sales you drive through your link or code | Creators with buying audiences |
| Performance / bounty | Paid on measured results, for example views or conversions | Creators with reliable reach |
| Contest | Prizes for the best entries, not everyone is paid | High-upside, high-risk |
Barter, gifted and affiliate campaigns release no cash payout
On those types the brand marks the collaboration complete rather than releasing money. If you need cash, filter for paid collab or performance campaigns.
How to join
- 1
Find it
Browse live campaigns or wait for an invite.
- 2
Read the brief in full
Deliverables, usage rights, exclusivity and deadline. All of it is binding once you accept.
- 3
Apply or accept the invite
Applications cost credits, invites do not.
- 4
Wait for approval
The brand picks from all applicants. You are notified either way.
- 5
Deliver
Once approved it becomes a collaboration with its own workflow.
Before you accept, check
- Usage rights: how long the brand can run your content as an ad, and where.
- Exclusivity: whether you are blocked from working with competitors, and for how long.
- Revisions: how many rounds are included.
- Deadline: whether the live date is realistic for your posting schedule.
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