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# What is this platform for?

### Overview

This platform is used to **manage co-op advertising activities** between the brand and its Channel Partners.
It allows you to **use your allocated co-op budget** to create advertising campaigns, follow brand rules, get approvals, and request reimbursements — all in one place.
The platform replaces manual processes such as emails, Excel files, and offline approvals with a **clear, guided workflow**.

### What you can do on this platform
As a Channel Partner, you can:

* View your **available advertising budget** per brand
* Create advertising campaigns using **brand-approved templates**
* Customize ads while staying **brand-compliant**
* Submit campaigns for **approval**
* Track campaign and approval statuses
* Download finalized ad materials
* Submit **reimbursement requests** after campaign execution
* Track reimbursement status and history
All actions are logged and visible to the relevant brand or distributor teams.

### What this platform is not

To avoid confusion, this platform:
* Does **not** automatically publish non-digital ads on your behalf
* Does **not** increase or change your allocated budget
* Does **not** replace your marketing strategy or agency
It is a **management and compliance platform**, not an ad publisher.

### Who uses this platform

The platform is shared by multiple roles:
* **Channel Partners** – create campaigns and use co-op budgets
* **Distributors / Brand Teams** – review, approve, and manage budgets
* **Publishers** – assist with ad execution
Each role sees only the data and actions relevant to them.

### Where to start

If this is your first time using the platform:
1. Open **My Budget** to see your available funds
2. Go to **Explore → Select template → use template**
3. Select a template and follow the step-by-step flow
4. Submit the campaign for approval
The system will guide you through each required step.