Policy Update — April 2026 All Active Clients

How We Work Together

Scroll Media's updated policies for content production, approvals, Stories, and client communication. One place to understand the rhythm and what to expect.

Effective: April 2026
All Active Clients
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Context

Why we're formalizing this

Clear structure protects everyone. It keeps content on schedule, gives you a predictable window to weigh in, and lets our team execute without last-minute scrambles.

These policies aren't about limiting your involvement. They're about making your involvement count — focused input at the right moment, through the right channel.

The principle: Scroll Media leads strategy and execution. Your job is to review, approve, and flag anything promotional. Everything else is our call to make on your behalf.

Content Production

Content shoot schedule

Shoot frequency is tied to your posting plan. This is the standard we'll operate on:

Posts per weekShoot frequencyShoot duration
3 posts/weekEvery 3 weeks~3–4 hours
2 posts/weekEvery 4 weeks~2–3 hours

Shoots are pre-scheduled for your full engagement term. Your Account Manager keeps upcoming shoot dates on your content calendar.

Shot list timeline

Your Account Manager owns the shot list. It's built around your approved strategy — not improvised on the day.

1
Shot list sent — 7 days before shoot
Enough lead time to review it properly before your next check-in.
2
Review & feedback — biweekly check-in
Your check-in (~5 days before the shoot) is the dedicated window for questions and adjustments. Review the list before the meeting — don't use meeting time for a cold read.
3
Shot list locked — 3 days before shoot
No structural additions or concept changes after this point. Minor swaps within existing planned shots are fine at your AM's discretion.
4
Shoot day — planned shots only
New ideas that come up on the day get documented and added to the next shoot. They don't replace what's planned.

Why the lock matters: When shoots go off-plan, we miss shots that were needed for the next few weeks of content. Gaps in posting affect consistency — and consistency directly affects performance. The lock protects your results.

Content Approvals

How content review works

Content is batched and submitted in Plann every two weeks. Here's the timeline from submission to publish:

1
Content submitted in Plann
At least 5 business days before the first publish date in that batch.
2
You review in Plann
3 business days to leave notes. Do this before your check-in so you bring specific questions — not a first look.
3
Biweekly check-in — Q&A
We answer questions on content you've already reviewed. Not a review session.
4
Revisions applied
Your AM turns around feedback within 24 hours. One more review round if needed — still within the 3-day window.
5
Hard lock — 48 hours before publish
Content is locked. Changes after this point move to the next cycle.
6
Content goes live
Published on schedule. Stories tied to feed posts follow the production calendar.
Standard
2 revision rounds per batch

Two rounds of revisions per biweekly batch. Feedback must be consolidated — one set of notes, one point of contact, submitted in Plann.

Feedback outside Plann — via text, email, or verbally — doesn't count. Plann is the only official channel.

During your first two months: We give more flexibility on revisions while we dial in the creative direction together. After that, the standard two-round policy applies.

What's outside the revision policy

These requests fall outside standard revisions and become separate scope conversations:

Stories

Instagram Stories policy

Scroll Media leads all Stories. They're not subject to the content approval workflow above.

Stories typeReviewWho leads
Organic / engagement StoriesNo reviewScroll Media
Feed post promotion StoriesNo reviewScroll Media
Promotional Stories — events, offers, product featuresPromo briefScroll Media — you provide the details
Factual corrections — wrong price, date, or claimFlag in PlannFlag at least 24 hrs before publish
Your input channel for Stories
The promotional brief

At each check-in, your AM asks: "Anything coming up in the next two weeks we should feature in Stories — promotions, events, product highlights, announcements?"

That's your window. Format, design, engagement strategy, and timing are Scroll Media's call.

During your first two months: We work more collaboratively on Stories to learn your brand voice. After that, we lead independently. Your input stays focused on what to promote — not how to execute it.

Communication

Your communication schedule

One meeting every two weeks. One monthly report. That's the rhythm. Here's exactly what each touchpoint covers:

Every other week
30-Minute Check-In

Your primary touchpoint. Come prepared — content and shot lists are shared in advance so we can use the time on decisions, not catch-up.

Example Agenda
0–5 minQuick wins — what's performing
5–15 minContent in Plann — questions and approvals
15–25 minShot list review (on shoot weeks) or strategy alignment
25–28 minStories promo brief — what's coming up
28–30 minOpen items and next steps
First week of every month
Performance Report

Your monthly performance report lands in your inbox with a plain-English summary. First-time recipients also receive a link to the Scroll Media Report Guide — a standing reference for how to read your report. No separate meeting.

What's included
Email3–4 sentence summary of what moved and what's next
GuideScroll Media Report Guide link (first-time recipients)
ReportFull performance data for the prior month
Q&AQuestions addressed at your next check-in

One point of contact: All feedback, approvals, and check-in attendance should flow through a single designated person on your team. Multiple voices routing feedback through different channels creates confusion and slows delivery.

What to expect from your AM

Quick Reference

Policy summary

PolicyStandard
Shot list sent7 days before shoot
Shot list review windowBiweekly check-in (~5 days before shoot)
Shot list lock3 days before shoot
Content submitted in Plann5 business days before first publish date
Client review deadline3 business days before publish
Revision rounds included2 per biweekly batch
Content hard lock48 hours before scheduled publish time
Approval platformPlann — all feedback submitted here
Stories — promotional inputPromo brief at each biweekly check-in
Stories — factual correctionsFlag in Plann 24+ hours before publish
Stories — organic / reactiveNo client approval required
Performance reportsFirst week of month — async, no separate meeting
Client check-ins30 minutes, every other week
Questions

Something unclear?

Bring it to your next check-in or reach out to your Account Manager directly. For anything beyond your AM: