Why per-platform CPMs matter
Brands love bundled deals, but pricing them as one flat number leaves money on the table. Long-form YouTube integrations command 5–10x the CPM of a Shorts or TikTok mention because viewers actually stop and listen. Always break out platform-by-platform pricing on your rate card.
- • YouTube long-form integration: $20–35/1k views (mid), $40–80/1k (premium niches like finance, B2B SaaS).
- • YouTube Shorts: $2–5/1k — quick mentions, low intent.
- • TikTok: $4–10/1k — varies wildly by category and FYP performance.
- • Instagram Reels: $5–12/1k — brand-safe + shoppable lifts pricing.
Charge for exclusivity and usage — separately
An exclusivity clause locks you out of competing brands for 3–6 months. That's worth real money: every month should add roughly 8% to your base deal. Usage rights (the brand re-using your video as a paid ad) add another 6% per month. Whitelisting/Spark Ads — where the brand boosts your post from your handle — adds 20–30% on top.
What the floor and ceiling actually mean
Open at the ceiling (~125% of suggested). Settle in the suggested range. Walk away below the floor (~85%). Brands expect negotiation; pricing without a clear floor invites lowballing.
Most creators quote single-platform rates and leave money on the table when brands want a cross-platform package. The cross-platform rate isn't just the sum of the parts — exclusivity, content reuse, asset variants, and timing all stack. This calculator models a true multi-platform deal the way agencies price it, so you can quote $25k for what most creators leave on the table at $9k.
What each input means
Get these inputs right and the output is reliable. Get them wrong and the calculator just multiplies bad assumptions.
Platforms in the package
YouTube long-form, Shorts, TikTok, Reels, Stories, podcast, newsletter.
Typical range: 2–4 platform deals are sweet spot. Beyond 5, brands negotiate aggressively per-platform.
Per-platform base rate
Your standalone rate for each platform's deliverable.
Typical range: Use your published rate card or recent precedent.
Bundle discount
Discount the brand expects for buying the package.
Typical range: 10–20% blended discount in exchange for guaranteed multi-platform commitment.
Content reuse multiplier
Premium for letting the brand reuse your content as paid ads across other channels.
Typical range: +30–60% on top of base if they want to run it as Meta/TikTok paid ads.
Exclusivity (category lockout)
Premium for blocking competitors during campaign window.
Typical range: +20–40% per locked category for the duration of the window.
Worked examples
Real scenarios with the math walked through line by line.
YouTube + 2 Shorts + Story package
Scenario: $8,000 YouTube long-form rate, $1,500 per Short (×2), $750 Story. Bundle discount 12%. No reuse, 30-day category exclusivity (+25%).
Math: Sum = $8k + $3k + $750 = $11,750. Bundle discount = $10,340. With exclusivity +25% = $12,925.
Outcome: Quote $13k. The exclusivity premium often pays for the bundle discount — never give one without negotiating the other.
Full cross-platform with whitelisting
Scenario: YouTube $12k + 3 Shorts $4.5k + TikTok $3k + Reels $2k + Newsletter $2.5k = $24k. Bundle −15% → $20.4k. Whitelisting/reuse +50% → $30.6k. Category exclusivity +30% → $39.8k.
Math: Stacked multipliers compound. Always present the brand with line-item math, not the final number.
Outcome: $40k cross-platform deals are common for mid-tier creators once usage rights and exclusivity stack. Most creators undercharge by 40–60% because they don't itemize.
Common mistakes
Where this calculation usually goes wrong in the real world.
- Quoting a single 'package price' without line items. Brands will negotiate down to your weakest line.
- Discounting the bundle without locking exclusivity in return.
- Giving content reuse rights for free — the brand reposting your content on their paid Meta account is worth +30–60% on its own.
- Forgetting platform-specific costs (extra editing for vertical, different copy per platform).
- Not specifying delivery window. Compressed timelines (under 2 weeks) should be priced at +25%.
When to use this calculator
- Quoting a multi-platform sponsor request.
- Building your cross-platform rate card.
- Negotiating a campaign renewal that adds new platforms.
- Comparing two sponsors offering different platform mixes.
Glossary
Bundle discount
Reduction off the sum of per-platform rates in exchange for committing to all of them at once.
Content reuse rights
Permission for the brand to repurpose your created content on their own paid channels. Always priced separately from base.
Cross-platform exclusivity
Brand blocks you from working with competitors across all platforms in the deal — costs more than single-platform exclusivity.
Drop window
The defined period during which your content must go live. Tighter windows command premiums.
More questions answered
How much should the bundle discount be?
10–15% is fair when the brand commits upfront to all platforms — it reflects your reduced sales effort, not a discount on creative value. Above 20% you're giving away margin without getting anything in return. If the brand demands a bigger discount, exchange it for exclusivity, longer usage rights, or guaranteed renewal — never a pure discount.
Should I require approval rights on the creative?
Brands almost always want script approval on the long-form integration. Push for two rounds of revisions max in the contract, with additional rounds billed at 25% of the deliverable base rate. For short-form, negotiate either concept approval (you describe the idea) or final-cut approval — never both, since both kills your creative velocity and timeline.
How long should the campaign window be?
Standard is 2–4 weeks from first post to last. Anything beyond 4 weeks should bump usage rights pricing (you're effectively giving extended evergreen exposure). Compressed windows under 2 weeks should be priced at +25% to cover the production crunch. Always specify the window explicitly in the contract — open-ended windows are the #1 cause of dispute on multi-platform deals.
Related guides
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FAQ
How do you calculate a brand deal rate?
Multiply views × per-platform CPM, then apply multipliers for engagement, exclusivity, usage rights, and whitelisting. Long-form YouTube earns $20–80/1k views in sponsorship CPM; Shorts/TikTok/Reels earn $3–12/1k.
What CPM should I charge for TikTok sponsorships?
Most creators charge $4–10 per 1,000 TikTok views as the base sponsorship CPM. Premium niches (beauty, finance, fitness) push $10–15. Sub-100K-follower creators with 8%+ engagement can charge in the same range as 500K creators with low engagement.
How much extra should I charge for exclusivity?
Roughly +8% per month of exclusivity. A 3-month category exclusivity should add ~24% to the base deal. Always specify the category narrowly (e.g., 'meal-kit delivery' not 'food').
What are usage rights worth on a sponsorship?
About +6% per month for organic usage rights. If the brand wants paid social usage (whitelisting / Spark Ads / Meta paid amplification), add another 20–30% on top — they're effectively buying your audience and your handle's trust.
Should I price each platform separately or bundle?
Always quote per-platform on your rate card, then offer a 10–15% bundle discount when the brand wants multi-platform. Bundling without itemizing makes it impossible to upsell individual deliverables later.