Accepting Campaigns

This guide explains everything you need to know about receiving campaign offers, evaluating them, and making informed decisions about which partnerships to accept.

How You Receive Campaign Offers

Brands discover you through the EZTalent platform and send campaign invitations directly to your dashboard.

The Discovery Process

1. Brand searches - Brands use filters (category, platform, follower range, location) to find creators
2. Anonymous browsing - Brands see you as "Creator #XXXXX" with basic stats, not your identity
3. Campaign creation - Brand creates a campaign with requirements, budget, and timeline
4. Invitation sent - You receive a notification about the new campaign offer

Where to Find Campaign Offers

• Dashboard home - Pending offers appear on your main dashboard
• Campaigns page - Look at the "Pending" tab to see all waiting offers
• Email notifications - You'll receive an email when brands send you offers

Viewing Offer Details

Before accepting or declining, review all campaign details carefully.

Information Available in Campaign Offers

Reading the Campaign Brief

Pay close attention to these sections of the campaign brief:

• Content Requirements - Exactly what you need to create and post
• Brand Guidelines - Tone, style, do's and don'ts
• Key Messages - What the brand wants communicated
• Hashtags & Mentions - Required tags for tracking
• Exclusivity Clauses - Restrictions on competitor promotions
• Usage Rights - How the brand can use your content

Evaluating Campaign Offers

Not every offer is right for you. Here's how to evaluate campaigns:

Questions to Ask Yourself

1. Does the brand align with my values?

   Your audience trusts your recommendations. Only partner with brands you genuinely support.

2. Is the budget fair?

   Compare the offer to your standard rates. Consider the scope of work required.

3. Can I meet the deadline?

   Be realistic about your availability and production timeline.

4. Is the content achievable?

   Ensure you have the equipment, skills, and resources to deliver quality content.

5. Will my audience care?

   Choose campaigns that genuinely interest your followers.

Red Flags to Watch For

Checking Escrow Status

Always verify that funds are in escrow before accepting:

How to Accept a Campaign

Ready to move forward? Here's how to accept an offer:

Acceptance Steps

1. Navigate to the campaign offer in your dashboard
2. Click "View Details" to review the full brief
3. Verify escrow status shows "PAID"
4. Read through all requirements and deliverables
5. Click the "Accept Campaign" button
6. Confirm your acceptance in the dialog

What Happens After Accepting

1. Identity revealed - The brand can now see your name and social handles
2. Campaign activates - Status changes from "PENDING" to "ACTIVE"
3. You get your tracking tools - See the section below
4. Timeline starts - Your content deadline is now active
5. Brand notified - Brand receives confirmation of your acceptance

Your Tracking Tools

Once you accept a campaign, you'll see several tools in your campaign dashboard that you can share with your audience:

Tracking Link

Every campaign comes with a unique short URL (like eztalent.app/c/abc123) that redirects to the brand's product page. When your followers click this link, it counts the click so the brand can see how much traffic you're driving.

How to use it: Put this link in your bio, swipe-up stories, or wherever your platform allows clickable links.

QR Code

You'll also get a QR code version of your tracking link. This is especially useful for:

• Instagram Stories where only some accounts have link stickers
• TikTok videos where you can't add clickable links
• Video content where viewers can scan the screen

Just download the QR code image and add it to your content.

Promo Code

If the brand set up a promo code for this campaign, you'll see it displayed prominently. Share this code with your audience so they can get a discount - and the brand can track which sales came from you.

Promo Landing Page

Some brands create a special landing page (like eztalent.app/promo/SUMMER20) that showcases the product with the promo code already displayed. If the brand enabled this for your campaign, you'll see the link to share.

Direct Product Link

You'll also see the brand's original product URL in case you need to reference the actual product page.

How to Decline a Campaign

It's perfectly acceptable to decline campaigns that aren't right for you.

Declining Steps

1. Navigate to the campaign offer
2. Click "Decline" or "Not Interested"
3. Select a reason (optional but helpful for brands)
4. Confirm your decision

Common Decline Reasons

• Budget doesn't match my rates
• Brand/product doesn't fit my niche
• Timeline doesn't work for my schedule
• Already working with a competitor
• Requirements are outside my capabilities
• Other commitments

Managing Multiple Offers

As your profile gains visibility, you may receive multiple offers simultaneously.

Best Practices for Multiple Offers

1. Respond promptly - Don't leave brands waiting. Respond within 48 hours.
2. Check for conflicts - Avoid accepting competing brands in the same timeframe
3. Prioritize funded escrows - Accept offers with secured payments first
4. Consider your capacity - Don't overcommit; quality matters more than quantity
5. Communicate clearly - If you need time to decide, let the brand know

Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

Campaign Offer Expiration

Campaign offers don't last forever. Be aware of these timeframes:

• Offers typically expire after 7-14 days of no response
• Brands may withdraw offers if they find another creator
• Expired offers are automatically removed from your dashboard