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Creators: How to apply to a campaign from a brand invitation email

Accept invitations and manage collaborations

Updated over 2 weeks ago

If you’re reading this, a brand has invited you to collaborate — exciting! 🎉 That means they’ve handpicked you for their campaign. This guide will walk you through how to apply when you’ve received a direct invitation.

📌 Note: This article covers applying to campaigns after receiving a direct brand invitation. You can also apply to campaigns without an invitation by browsing the Marketplace - check out this guide.

How to apply step-by-step:

Step 1: Open the invitation and review the details

Click "Apply HERE" in your invitation email to access the full application form and review detailed campaign information, including:

  1. Compensation details the brand is offering:

    • Payment amount (if offered)

    • Commission structure (if offered)

    • Product offerings (if offered)

  2. Campaign contract (if applicable)

    Some brands require a signed contract before confirming your participation.
    You’ll find this in the "Campaign contract" section, where you can download, sign, and return the document.

  3. Campaign briefing: This summary gives you the full picture of what the brand expects from collaborators. Make sure to read it carefully before moving forward.

Step 2: Submit your application

If the campaign interests you, follow these steps:

If monetary compensation is available:

  1. Click Accept to agree to the proposed payment

  2. Or click Refuse and submit a counter-proposal

⚠️ Note: Brands have the right to decline your counter-offer, which may impact your participation in the campaign.

If gifted products are available:

  1. Click Add product to browse available gifts.

  2. Select your favourite item(s) and add them to your cart.

    • You may be able to adjust things like colour, size, or quantity.

  3. Want multiple items? If the brand allows it, click Save selection then Add product again

Before submitting:

  1. Double-check your product selections and any variations.

  2. Revisit the campaign briefing to make sure you’re aligned with the brand’s goals.

  3. Make sure you’ve connected to your Creator Space.

When you're ready:

  1. Click "Accept offer"

  2. If selecting products, enter your postal address for shipment.

  3. Hit "Accept offer" again to submit your application to the brand.

Important:

  • Once you click "Accept," you cannot modify your product selection.

  • If you have any doubt, reply to the email.

Next steps after applying

What happens next:

  1. Your application is sent to the brand for review.

  2. The campaign appears in your Campaigns"> Awaiting tab

  3. The campaign will automatically move to the "Accepted" or "Rejected" tab once there are updates about your application status

Application statuses:

  • Awaiting: Brand is reviewing your application

  • Accepted: You've been selected for the campaign

  • Rejected: The brand chose other creators

FAQ

Already applied but don’t see the campaign in your Creator Space?

  1. Log in to your Upfluence Creator account: Login here

  2. Click on the application link sent by the brand.

  3. Done! The campaign will now appear under the Campaigns > Awaiting tab.

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