Clear terms, from your first campaign to your hundredth
You pay for media you buy. Choose how much help you want, and we’ll confirm minimums and billing during approval.
You pay for the media you buy. Minimums and billing are confirmed during approval.
Choose how you want to work
Self-service
For marketers who want hands-on control.
- Full platform access, all available channels
- Help center, chat and email support
- Prepay by card or bank transfer
Managed service
For advertisers who want experts to run it.
- Dedicated campaign manager
- Media planning and creative guidance
- Regular performance reviews
- Credit terms available on approval
Agency
For agencies managing several advertisers.
- Multi-advertiser account and permissions
- Self-service seats, managed, or a mix
- Consolidated or per-client billing
How account approval works
Every account is reviewed to keep the marketplace safe for advertisers and publishers. Here is what we check.
- A registered business with a working website you control
- A business email on your company domain
- Products that meet our advertising policies — some categories are restricted
- A payment method or an approved credit application
Most requests are reviewed within a few business days.
Billing options
| Method | Who it’s for |
|---|---|
| Card prepay | Self-service, fastest start |
| Bank transfer | Self-service and managed |
| Credit terms | Approved managed and agency accounts |
From sign-up to first spend
- 1Request accessName, work email, companyWebsite
- 2Team reviewIf approved, we email an invitationOur team
- 3Business detailsLegal entity, website, categoryIn platform
- 4Billing or creditCard, transfer, or approved creditIn platform
- 5Create campaignGoal, channels, budget, creativeIn platform
- 6Campaign reviewPolicy & creative approvalIn platform
- 7First spendCampaign goes liveIn platform
Step 1 happens on this website. Step 2 is our team’s review — if approved, we email you an invitation to set up your login. Steps 3–7 happen in the Advertising.com platform, ending with your first spend.
Pricing & access questions
Is there a minimum spend?
Minimum spend depends on the service model and channels. It is confirmed during account approval.
How am I billed?
Prepay by card or bank transfer, or apply for approved credit terms.
Are there platform fees?
Fees vary by service model and will be published here once approved.
How long does approval take?
Most requests are reviewed within a few business days.
Can I switch from self-service to managed later?
Yes. You can add managed support at any time, subject to the managed-service minimums.
Launch your first campaign across every screen
Request access in about two minutes. We review your business, confirm the right setup, and help you launch your first campaign.