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User Guide

For NBCUniversal Ad Standards Review

How To Submit Your Clearance Materials


Each advertiser and their representatives are responsible for ensuring that their advertising materials are in compliance with all applicable laws and governmental regulations, as well as internal guidelines, standards and policies.

The function of Advertising Standards is to review advertisements for adherence to all such governmental laws and regulations, as well as NBCUniversal’s internal guidelines, standards and policies.

Advertising Standards treats all information and materials submitted by an advertiser or its authorized representative in connection with commercial clearances as strictly confidential.

Please, note we do not accept email submissions.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Create an Account

All users must have an account to submit through the website. In the top menu, select Log In. From there, choose Create A New Account.

After entering the required contact information, the registration request will be sent to the NBCU Advertising Standards team. You’ll hear from us in less than 24 hours.

Step 2

Review Network Guidelines

Once you’ve been approved for an account, you can submit to several NBCU networks using this website. For some networks, only certain categories need to be reviewed by Standards. If an advertiser falls outside of these categories, they should not be submitted to this website.

In the top menu, select Guidelines and Procedures to see our breakdown of networks and the categories we review. Advertising guidelines for each network are also included where applicable.

Step 3

Upload Assets

Upload scripts, storyboards, rough cuts, or slated finals for Standards review. Any supporting documentation such as claim substantiation, affidavits, and as-produced scripts can also be uploaded with submission materials. Video files can be any file size and type.

If you need help uploading and navigating the system, please head over to our Support section for tips and support.

Step 4

Review Process

NBCU will review submitted materials and send a clearance report to the email address that was used to register. This report will include comments, requests for documentation or revision, or any other approval status.

To respond to a request for materials, upload additional materials directly into the system. You can also view a history of your past submissions at any time under your account.
Please, allow 3 business days for review of clearance materials.

Step 5

Approval

All finals must be slated and include an ISCI in order to be approved.
NBCU cannot give approval to unslated advertisements.

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Guide to Uploading

After requesting an account, you will receive an email that your account has been set up. You may then login and begin the uploading process.
1. Log in, and click the RED SUBMIT button, and click SUBMIT CONTENT.
2. Click CREATE SUBMISSION in the top right corner
3. The following actions need to be taken in this order:

a Select your advertiser
b Select your product
i If this is a new product, click the plus sign.
c On the resulting screen, enter the product name/title and click SAVE.
d Select how you would like to upload your spot
e Once your asset has been uploaded fill in the following, then click NEXT STEP: i Type
ii Length
iii If it is a final
iv ISCI/AD-ID Code
f Choose the destination of where you would like the spot to air
i For broadcast, select NBC
g Add the air date, and click SEND
i If the spot is urgent, mark that here.

If your submission was successful, you will receive a confirmation email.


1. Go to the Log In page and choose Reset Your Password

2. Enter your Username or Email Address.
3. Hit Submit.
4. Password reset instructions will be sent to the email address you used for registration.

1. Go to the Log In page and choose Create New Account.

2. Enter your Email Address.

3. Create a Username.

4. Enter your First Name, Last Name, and Company Name (Company Name or Agency Name).

5. Add each Advertiser you will be submitting materials for via the website.

Add one advertiser per row.

For each additional advertiser click Add Another Item and then add your additional advertiser.

Repeat as needed.

6. Click Create New Account.

7. Upon completing your registration you will receive an email confirming your request has been received and pending approval.

8. Once your account has been approved your will receive instructions on how to log in, set your password and other details.

When you originally create your account you will be asked to list all the advertisers you will be submitting materials for via the website.

If you need to add additional advertisers after your initial sign-up please:

1. Contact the Support Team using the provided form.

2. Include "Additional Advertisers" in the Subject Line.

3. The Support Team will reach out to you to complete your request.

1. Once logged in, click "products" from the menu on the left side.
2. Click "Add Product" from the top right of your screen.
3. Input the product name, and click save.


YouTube Playback Notes:
*Playback: Open video to view in browser
*Quality: Adjust to 1080p HD
*Speed: Adjust Playback Speed as needed

1. Once logged in, while viewing your uploaded spots click the red triangle for "Pending document request."
2. Click "Upload" in the section of the page under "Requested Documents"
3. Select desired file, and add comments if desired. Click finalize.


YouTube Playback Notes:
*Playback: Open video to view in browser
*Quality: Adjust to 1080p HD
*Speed: Adjust Playback Speed as needed