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Approval Workflows

Multi-stage approval system that cuts review time from weeks to days

Before
2-3 weeks
After
2 days
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90%
Approval Time
From 3 weeks to 2 days
10x
Launch Velocity
More campaigns launched
-70%
Revision Cycles
Fewer rounds of feedback
100%
Stakeholder Alignment
Everyone sees same version

Key Benefits

Everything you need to transform your creative workflow

Structured Approval Stages
Define multi-stage approval flows: Designer → Marketing Manager → CMO → Legal → CEO. Everyone knows their role.
Parallel Reviews
Multiple stakeholders review simultaneously instead of sequentially. Cut approval time by 50-70%.
Version Control
Full version history with change tracking. Never lose track of which version is current or what changed.
Contextual Comments
Comment directly on specific elements. 'Change this headline' instead of 'Update slide 3, bullet 2'.
Automated Routing
Approvals automatically route to next person. No email chains or slack threads asking 'who's reviewing?'.
Audit Trail
Complete record of who approved what and when. Essential for compliance, legal, and regulated industries.

How It Works

From idea to launch in 3 simple steps

Create Workflow

Define approval stages and assign stakeholders. Set rules for parallel vs. sequential review. Takes 5 minutes.

1

Submit for Approval

Creator submits ad campaign, workflow automatically routes to first reviewers with notifications and context.

2

Review & Approve

Stakeholders review, comment, approve, or request changes. Automatically moves to next stage when approved.

3

Use Cases by Industry

See how teams like yours are using this feature

Marketing Agencies
Challenge
Client approval loops take 2-3 weeks. Email chains get messy. Clients lose track of versions. Slow approvals = unhappy clients.
Solution
White-label approval portals for each client. Clients review and approve directly. Clear visibility, faster turnaround.
"Agency cut client approval time from 3 weeks to 3 days, client satisfaction up 40%"
Enterprise Companies
Challenge
5+ stakeholders must approve (Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Brand, Leadership). Sequential reviews take months.
Solution
Parallel review stages where possible, sequential where required. Automated routing eliminates delays.
"Enterprise reduced approval time from 8 weeks to 2 weeks, 4x campaign velocity"
Regulated Industries
Challenge
Financial, healthcare, pharma need legal/compliance approval. Audit trail required. Manual tracking is nightmare.
Solution
Compliance-focused workflows with complete audit logs. Legal reviews with comment history and version control.
"Fintech company achieved 100% compliance with audit-ready approval records"
E-commerce Brands
Challenge
Product team, creative team, and founder all need to approve. Feedback loops slow down seasonal campaigns.
Solution
Streamlined 3-stage workflow with clear feedback tools. Launch campaigns faster without sacrificing quality.
"DTC brand launched Black Friday campaign 3 weeks earlier, 60% revenue increase"
"Our approval process was a nightmare. 5 stakeholders, email chains, lost attachments, conflicting feedback. It took 3 weeks minimum. Now with approval workflows, we're down to 2 days and everyone loves the clarity."
VP of Marketing at Enterprise SaaS
3 weeks → 2 days
Approval Time
4x faster
Campaign Velocity
+60%
Stakeholder Satisfaction

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