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Reviews and Approvals

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Updated May 2026
After you submit campaign work, the brand reviews it against the brief attached to the invite. Approval moves the work into the payout timeline. A raised dispute means something still needs to be resolved. If the brand does not act in time, distributeme will auto-approve your post. This guide explains what to expect after submission.
1

Submit the Work and Let Review Start

Once the work is live, submit the post URL so the brand can review it against the campaign brief.

2

Watch for Approval, Dispute, or Auto-Approval

The brand checks the work against the campaign requirements and either approves it or raises a dispute if something does not match the brief. If the brand does not act in time, Stories auto-approve after 24 hours, while permanent placements such as Reels, Shorts, and Posts auto-approve after 72 hours.

3

Know When Payout Becomes Eligible

Approved work does not become withdrawable instantly. Stories reach payout after 25 hours. Permanent placements reach payout after 73 hours. That is the release step, not the same thing as immediate wallet availability. If the work is disputed, that progress pauses until the issue is resolved.

4

Keep the Conversation in Context

If a dispute comes up, keep the conversation tied to the campaign inside distributeme. That gives the brand and distributeme the full context needed to review what was asked for and what was submitted.

Best Practices
  • Submit work that clearly matches the brief
  • Keep campaign communication inside chat where possible
  • Watch the review status after you submit
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Assuming submitted work is automatically approved
  • Ignoring dispute status
  • Moving campaign decisions outside distributeme where distributeme doesn't have context

Frequently Asked Questions

Does submission mean I have been approved?

No. Submission sends the work for review. Approval happens after the brand checks it against the brief.

How long does auto-approval take?

Stories auto-approve after 24 hours if the brand does not act. Permanent placements such as Reels, Shorts, and Posts auto-approve after 72 hours.

When does payout become eligible after approval?

Stories reach payout after 25 hours. Permanent placements such as Reels, Shorts, and Posts reach payout after 73 hours.

What happens if the brand disputes my work?

A dispute means the brand believes something does not match the brief. Payout progress pauses until the issue is resolved, so keep the discussion in distributeme where the campaign context is visible.

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