SamGaming streamer · 65K followers
The vape deal worth $2,000
A vape brand offered Sam $2,000 for three sponsored streams. The DM said, 'just don't mention it's an ad.'
No Earnings
1
What happened
Sam almost said yes. The money was more than a month of Stars.
2
The rule behind it
Tobacco, vapes and e-cigarettes are on Meta's prohibited list for branded content. Hiding the sponsorship would add a disclosure problem on top.
3
Getting paid by following the rules
- Decline. No disclosure setting makes this deal allowed.
- Pitch brands in categories that are allowed, like peripherals, energy drinks without alcohol, or games.
The lesson
Some deals cost more than they pay. Check the prohibited list before you negotiate.
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