Parties
Full legal names and business types for advertiser and publisher; include billing contact and tax ID when available.
A well-drafted Advertising AD Agreement reduces misunderstandings about creative specs, delivery dates, placement priorities, and payment obligations, lowering dispute risk and speeding campaign launch while preserving remedies for breach.
Multiple parties routinely prepare or sign ad agreements, including in-house marketing, agencies, media buyers, and publisher ad operations teams.
Each signer should have authority to bind their organization and understand payment schedules, cancellation windows, and acceptance testing for creative and tracking.
Full legal names and business types for advertiser and publisher; include billing contact and tax ID when available.
Detailed description of ad units, placement, flight dates, audience targeting, impressions or clicks guarantees, and geography.
Accepted file types, sizes, formats, tracking tags, third-party verification providers, and proofing/approval timelines.
Rate basis (CPM/CPC/flat), invoice schedule, payment terms, late fees, and tax responsibilities.
Notice periods for cancellation, pro rata credits, makegoods (remediation for underdelivery), and refund processes.
Indemnities, data/privacy obligations, IP license for creative, warranties, limitation of liability, and governing law.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email link by default; use SMS or KBA for added assurance. |
| Signing Order | Specify sequential or parallel signing depending on approvals required. |
| Reminder Cadence | Set automated reminders at configurable intervals until signed. |
| Storage Location | Choose cloud repository (e.g., Google Drive, NetSuite) and retention policy. |
Use digital tools that support audit trails, secure storage, and common file formats so the agreement remains tamper-evident and discoverable.
Final creative due at least 5 business days before flight start.
Contract begins on the effective date entered (MM/DD/YYYY).
Advertiser expects impressions or delivery to begin on this date.
Payment required per agreed Net terms, typically Net 30.
Specify notice period—for example, 14–30 days prior to flight start.
Final commercial terms agreed and documented.
Executed agreement returned to all parties.
Publisher receives approved assets and tracking tags.
Ad placement begins and reporting starts.
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium plan) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |