FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers about onboarding, supported platforms, funding and top-ups, pricing, account setup, support and media buying. Can't find yours? Ask us on WhatsApp.

Eligibility and onboarding

Who is Scalmedia for?

Businesses, agencies and brands that advertise on Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat or X and want their agency ad accounts, funding and support handled by one provider. Plans cover monthly ad spend from $0 – $5,000 up to $100K+.

How do I get started?

Message us on WhatsApp or book a call. From there it takes four steps: choose the plan that matches your monthly ad spend, complete a brief verification and setup with our team, receive access to your accounts, then fund your accounts and launch.

What does onboarding involve?

A brief verification and setup with the Scalmedia team. We will tell you what we need for your business and for the platforms you want to use before anything is set up.

Is every business approved?

No. Onboarding includes verification, and each advertising platform also reviews advertisers and ads under its own policies. Scalmedia does not guarantee approval.

How long does it take to get access?

It depends on the platform and on how quickly onboarding is completed. We will give you a timing estimate for your setup when you contact us. We do not promise instant account availability.

Platforms

Which advertising platforms do you support?

Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google, TikTok, Snapchat and X.

Will you add more platforms?

More platforms may be added as Scalmedia's partner access expands. We only list a platform once access is confirmed. You do not need to sign a new agreement just because a supported platform is added.

Do my ads still have to follow each platform's rules?

Yes. Every account and ad is subject to the advertising policies and review of the platform it runs on. Scalmedia cannot override a platform's decisions, and we do not offer ways around platform enforcement.

Funding and top-ups

How do I fund my ad accounts?

By bank wire, credit card or crypto (USDT).

  • Bank wire: 1–3 business days, no additional fee, best for large transfers.
  • Credit card: instant, 3% processing.
  • Crypto (USDT): instant, 1% network fee.
How quickly do top-ups arrive?

Card and USDT top-ups are instant and available 24/7. Bank wires take 1–3 business days.

Who receives the card and crypto fees?

The 3% card fee is charged by Stripe and other payment processors and is not retained by Scalmedia. The 1% crypto fee covers network and processing costs. Bank wires carry no additional fee.

Is funding the same as a payout?

No. Funding, or a top-up, is money you add so your campaigns can spend. Scalmedia's published terms cover top-ups. If you have a question about refunds or an unused balance, ask our team on WhatsApp before you top up.

Pricing

How is my plan chosen?

By your monthly ad spend. Starter covers $0 – $5,000, Growth $5K – $25K, Scale $25K – $100K and Enterprise $100K+. See the pricing page for every fee.

What is the difference between my ad spend and Scalmedia's fees?

Your ad spend is the money your campaigns spend on the platforms. Scalmedia's fees are separate: a subscription, an ad spend fee (a percentage set by your plan) and, on Starter only, a $25 one-time setup fee.

Is there a free plan?

Starter has a $0 subscription for $0 – $5,000 monthly ad spend. It has a $25 one-time setup fee and a 5.0% ad spend fee.

Can I buy a plan online?

No. Plans are arranged with our team. Message us on WhatsApp or book a call and we will confirm the right plan for your spend.

What if my monthly spend is right on a boundary or changes?

Message us. Plans follow monthly ad spend, and we will confirm which plan applies when your spend sits on a boundary or moves into a different range.

Account setup

What happens after onboarding?

Scalmedia provisions your agency ad accounts on the platforms you need and shares access with you. You then fund the accounts and launch your campaigns.

Do I run my own campaigns?

Yes, with the agency ad account service you run your own campaigns. If you would rather Scalmedia's senior ads team runs them, see Media Buying (10% of monthly ad spend, all-inclusive).

Support

How do I contact support?

On WhatsApp at +44 7537 126231, or by booking a 30-minute call. See the contact page.

Is there priority or dedicated support?

The Scale plan includes priority support. The Enterprise plan includes a dedicated account team.

Media buying

What is Scalmedia's media buying service?

Scalmedia manages your ad account and your campaigns. You send us your creatives, and our senior ads team builds and runs everything else on Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and X to help grow your business in the markets you sell to.

How much does media buying cost?

One all-inclusive fee of 10% of your monthly ad spend. It covers your agency ad account, campaign build, management and optimization. There is no setup fee and no subscription. For example, on $20,000 of monthly ad spend the Scalmedia fee is $2,000.

What is included in the 10%?

Everything on the Scalmedia side:

  • your agency ad account, opened and managed by Scalmedia
  • campaign strategy and structure
  • audience targeting and budget planning
  • ad setup and launch using your creatives
  • daily monitoring and optimization
  • funding and support

You do not pay an agency ad account plan on top of the 10%.

What do I need to provide?

Your creatives: the images and videos for your ads, plus the product or offer you want to promote. We build the entire ads operation around them.

Do you guarantee results?

Yes, for eligible businesses. Our team reviews your business and confirms whether it qualifies. If it does, the guaranteed results and their terms are agreed with you in writing before launch. Businesses that are not eligible can still use media buying, without a results guarantee.

Is my ad budget part of the 10% fee?

No. Your ad budget is your money for media and is kept separate from Scalmedia's fee. The fee is 10% of that monthly ad spend.

Do I need media buying to use Scalmedia's ad accounts?

No. You can use the agency ad account service and run your own campaigns, or let our team run them through media buying.

How do I ask about media buying?

Use the Tell us about your business button. It opens WhatsApp with a short message you can fill in: your website, business type, target market, platforms, monthly ad spend range and goals.

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