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Reviewing AI ads before approval (2026)

Check product accuracy, claims, visual errors and exported files with clear responsibilities before approving AI ads.

Kevin Dosanjh
Co-founder / CMO, AI Vidia · Updated
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On this page6 sections
  1. 01Start with what must be accurate
  2. 02Review the video in four passes
  3. 03Assign decisions to the right person
  4. 04Record a decision others can follow
  5. 05Apply the checklist to a bottle video
  6. 06Include review in the delivery schedule

An AI ad is ready for approval only after the product, message and final file have been checked. This workflow helps the people responsible for your brand and production make those decisions.

Start with what must be accurate

Gather the original product photographs, approved description and packaging. A polished video may still show the wrong size, an invented ingredient or an unsuitable use. Compare it with the specific SKU, even when variants look almost identical.

Decide which errors stop delivery. Changed packaging text, the wrong colour or an exaggerated demonstration need correction. A different crop or edit may instead be a preference to prioritise. Distinguishing the two makes feedback more useful.

Vertical ad cards with orange markers on a light table.
Vertical ad cards with orange markers on a light table.

Review the video in four passes

  1. Product and claims: Compare shape, logo, colour, size and every visible or spoken claim with approved information.
  2. Image and movement: Watch for changing hands, disappearing objects and implausible movement in liquids or shadows.
  3. Brand and clarity: Assess lighting, tone and presentation, and whether the viewer can understand the message.
  4. Publication: Check audio, captions, cropping, destination and relevant disclosure and advertising requirements.

Watch at normal speed before inspecting problem areas individually. Review the export too: it is what the audience sees, and errors can appear after generation. A correct project file does not establish that the delivered file is correct.

Assign decisions to the right person

A producer can check visual errors but should not approve a claim about product effectiveness alone. Ask the product owner to confirm facts and the brand owner to assess presentation. Collect their feedback through one contact so the producer does not have to choose between conflicting instructions.

An ad card covered in notes beside a four-compartment tray.
An ad card covered in notes beside a four-compartment tray.

Taste has a place in approval. An ad must represent the company even when it will later be tested. Campaign results do not make an inaccurate claim acceptable, and accuracy alone does not make an ad effective.

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Record a decision others can follow

Keep a simple log of filename, version, issue, owner and decision. For example: the bottle label changes at six seconds and must be corrected before delivery. Comments such as “feels wrong” or “more professional” need an explanation or reference.

After a correction, inspect the affected passage and play the whole video. A new generation can fix one error and introduce another. Retain the approved version and consolidated feedback so an older file is not published by mistake.

Apply the checklist to a bottle video

Food ad cards beside a sheet with an orange mark.
Food ad cards beside a sheet with an orange mark.

In this hypothetical example, a video shows a bottle with a twist cap. The label looks correct, but the cap changes shape when a hand grips it. That is a product error. The producer could simplify the movement or use real footage of the opening.

The brand owner also finds the lighting too cold. This is a separate decision and needs an approved lighting reference. Separating the comments lets the producer address accuracy and presentation without guessing which matters most.

The approval note should identify the location of the problem, the relevant reference and the requested action. Name the person who will check the new version. If both the cap and lighting change, both need another review. Use the same filename in the approval record and delivery list so the campaign owner can select the file without knowing every earlier revision.

Agree how to handle errors found after delivery. Identify the file, discuss its use with the campaign owner and record the correction. Earlier approval should not prevent a response to a specific problem. Make the replacement version clearly distinguishable from the old one.

Include review in the delivery schedule

Allow time for product approval, revisions and handoff. Set the approval deadline around the actual product questions and reviewers' availability. Sensitive claims or new markets may need further clarification.

Meta's AI transparency update also addresses labelling for content made with third-party tools. Consult current platform guidance when publishing rather than assuming all AI files receive the same treatment. The approval workflow guide can help you assign decisions.

Frequently asked questions

01Who should approve AI ads?
The producer checks file quality and visual errors, the product owner checks facts, and the brand owner approves presentation. Assign one contact to consolidate the decision.
02Is an AI label the same as a rejection?
No. Labelling and ad approval are separate matters. Check current guidance and the specific reason for any rejection.
03Does a revised version need another review?
Yes. Inspect the corrected passage and play the entire export. Regeneration can change details elsewhere.

Sources

  1. 01Meta: GenAI transparency, updated June 2026

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