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Song launch creator campaign brief template

For a song release, the risks are different: fans have pushed back when paid promotion was dressed up as ordinary fans, and views only matter if they turn into streams. This brief makes disclosure and a pre-save or streaming link non-negotiable.

Why this brief is written this way

  • Fans reacted badly when an agency admitted running fake fan accounts for a band, so creators must post as paid partners, not as "random fans".

    Sources: NPR (2026-07-13) — Taken from a search summary of the article. · U.S. Federal Trade Commission

  • For songs, "The goal is not the view count. It is conversion", so every video links to a pre-save or stream.

    Sources: Lumina Clippers (2026-07-22) — Vendor blog. · The Blossom Agency (2026) — Vendor blog.

  • Labels have sued brands over unlicensed songs in creator posts. Only the official release sound is allowed, with nothing else mixed in.

    Source: Ethos Engine (2026-10-19) — Summarises filed lawsuits (Sony v. Kroger, Warner v. EssilorLuxottica, UMG v. Quince, Warner v. Crumbl).

The brief

Replace the [bracketed] parts with your own details. The starter rate, budget, cap and keep-live period are suggestions; change them to suit you.

[Song] by [Artist] — creator videos for the release

Film your own 15–30 second vertical video using the official [Song] sound from the platform's library: a reaction, a dance, a lip-sync or a story that fits the lyric.
Use only the official [Song] sound. No other copyrighted songs mixed in.
Call to action: tell viewers to pre-save or stream [Song] and put [your pre-save or streaming link] in your bio.

Campaign rules (every clip must follow these):
- Pay: $1.00 per 1,000 verified views. Total budget $300.
- Where and how: post on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts. Vertical 9:16, 15–60 seconds.
- Disclosure: every post must say it is paid. Turn on the platform's paid-partnership / branded-content label AND write #ad (or "Paid partnership with [brand]") in the caption or on screen. Don't present yourself as an unpaid fan or customer.
- No watermarks: no personal watermark, handle overlay or editing-app logo on the video. Clips with a watermark are rejected and not paid.
- Originality: film your own new video for this campaign. No re-using old videos, other creators' content, or the same video across several accounts.
- Keep it live: each paid post must stay public for at least 60 days after it is paid. Posts deleted, archived or made private before then break the campaign rules.
- Real views only: don't buy views, likes, comments or followers, use bots or engagement pods, or post from fake accounts. Only verified views are paid — views are verified before payout through several checks on a fixed schedule.
- Audience: we are paying to reach viewers in [your target countries]. Post in English, and post from an account whose audience is mainly in those countries.
- Cap: one creator can earn at most $50 per clip in this campaign, so the budget reaches more creators.
- Brand safety: no hateful, sexual, violent, political or shock content, and don't post this campaign on accounts that publish that kind of content.
- Claims: only say what is on our product page. No made-up results, health, money or price claims, and don't describe using the product unless you actually have.
- Rejected and not paid: clips that break any rule above, use the wrong source, or are low quality (blurry, cut-off audio, wrong aspect ratio).

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Paying for results

On Content Rewardz you set a reward per 1,000 verified views and a budget. Views are verified before payout through several checks on a fixed schedule, and the platform commission is shown on top of your budget before you fund anything.

Frequently asked questions

Do creators need to disclose a paid song promotion?

Yes. The FTC says creators must disclose any financial tie to a brand, and that a platform’s disclosure tool alone may not be enough. The template asks for both the platform label and #ad.

How do I know if a song campaign worked?

Look at pre-saves and streams from the link in each creator’s bio, not just views. The template gives every video one streaming call to action.

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