# Request a Sponsored Text Asset as a Partner
One type of asset you can use to drive traffic to brands is the *Sponsored Text* asset. This asset type comes in the form of short text strings and is similar to the sponsored ads you would find on search engine result pages.
#### Request a new Sponsored Text ad
1. From the top navigation menu, select **Content → Requests**.
2. In the upper-right corner, select **Request → Sponsored Text**.
3. Fill out the form.
* See the *Sponsored Text field reference* below for more information.
4. Select **Submit**.
Sponsored Text field reference
| **Form Field** | **Description** |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Brand | Select the brand to which this request will be sent from the drop-down menu. |
| Deal | Optionally, select the deal with which this asset will be associated. |
| Video Format | Select the format in which you’d like to receive the video. |
| Language | Optionally, select in which language you want the asset to be. |
| Date Needed | Select the date by which you want the asset. |
| Exclusive Ad | Optionally, request the asset exclusively for your use. |
| Optional Example | Optionally, add an example of what you might want the asset to look like or what copy could be used in it. |
| Additional Instructions | Optionally, include any additional comments for the brand to consider when they review your request. |
#### Review your Sponsored Text request status
After you submit your request, you can check on its status.
1. From the top navigation menu, select **Content → Requests**.
2. Locate your request.
* Select the **Brand** filter, then select the brand to which you sent the request.
* Select **Request Type** → **Asset**.
3. To view the details of your request, hover over the request and select  **\[More] → View**.
* Here, you can see any comments the brand may have made while processing and finalizing the request.
