Advertiser Billing Overview

Overview

This article explains how billing works for advertisers on SpotsNow, including when you’re charged, how payments are handled, and what to expect throughout the campaign lifecycle.

SpotsNow uses approval-based billing to ensure advertisers only pay for approved and delivered placements.

How Billing Works

When running a campaign as an advertiser:

• You are not charged when requesting a spot

• Payment is authorized after publisher approval

• Charges are finalized after delivery, based on agreed terms

This approach protects advertisers from paying for unapproved, cancelled, or undelivered campaigns.

Campaign Billing Flow

Here’s how billing typically progresses:

1. Spot Requested
   No charge is made when you submit a request.

2. Approved by Publisher
   Payment is authorized to reserve the placement.

3. Campaign Runs
   The ad is recorded and delivered as scheduled.

4. Payment Finalized
   Charges are completed after delivery, including any adjustments for under-delivery.

What You’re Billed For

Advertisers are billed based on:

• The agreed rate and impressions

• Actual delivery (not estimates)

• Any proration due to under-delivery

If delivery is lower than expected, billing is adjusted automatically.

Where to View Billing Details

You can view billing-related information from your dashboard, including:

• Campaign charges

• Invoice status

• Payment history

• Receipts after payment is finalized

Each campaign includes a detailed breakdown for transparency.