A good brief helps the brand, the creator, and the viewer. It says who the video is for, what one problem it should solve, what work is due, and what one result matters.
It should also protect what made the brand pick the creator: trust. Give the creator true facts and clear limits. Then give them room to speak in their own voice.
Share a short idea first. Send the full brief after both sides agree on the work, fee, rights, and dates.
How to use this template
- 1 Share the fit Show the viewer problem and why this creator may be a good fit.
- 2 Set the deal Agree on the work, fee, rights, and dates before the full brief.
- 3 Build the brief Fill in the form. Then copy or save the brief for your team.
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Short concept
Send this first to see if there is interest.
Full campaign brief
Send this after the deal terms are set. You can edit it here first.
What makes a strong brief?
A strong brief is clear, not stiff. It puts the viewer first. It gives the creator one goal, true proof, and room to sound like themselves.
- One viewer problem
- One goal
- One viewer action
- One success measure
- True facts with sources
- Clear work and dates
- Clear rights and limits
- One person sends all notes
Give facts, not a full script
The creator knows how their viewers talk. Give them the main idea, facts they may use, and words they should avoid. Do not make them read a long sales script.
Ask the creator to tie the product to the video topic. This keeps the ad useful. It also helps the creator keep the trust they worked hard to earn.
Use proof that is true now
A number is only useful if the team can check it. Add a link and the date it was checked. If a fact may change, check it again before the creator records.
Do not ask the creator to guess. If the brand cannot prove a claim, leave it out.
Make review easy
Pick one person to collect notes from the brand team. That person should send one clear reply to the creator. This keeps mixed notes out of the deal.
Use real dates for this campaign. Say what the brand will review and when notes will come back. A set schedule will not fit every brand or every video.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Add the viewer problem, one goal, the agreed work, approved facts, one action, tracking, review steps, dates, rights, and the one result that will show if the campaign worked.
Send a short idea first. Send the full brief after the creator and brand agree on the work, fee, rights, and dates.
In most cases, no. Give the creator clear facts, limits, and one goal. Let the creator use their own voice so the ad fits the channel and keeps viewer trust.
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