Brand Ambassador Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for #DiscoverDepot Brand Ambassador program?
You must be at least 18 years of age or have reached the age of majority in the state where you reside and have at least one active social media profile on one of the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn or TikTok. We consider engagement metrics when considering candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who have a social media account with an online niche covering topics including, but not limited to, entrepreneurship, business, education, workplace and community leadership.

How does this program work?
Interested candidates should complete an application online to express interest in the program. If you are approved as a #DiscoverDepot Ambassador, you will be invited to participate in one of our seasonal campaigns and you will be provided a complimentary product or service to use in a manner that fits the campaign theme & develop social content to post on your social media accounts. Ambassadors who receive complimentary products/services are encouraged to develop & post at least 1 social post about the product/service on their social accounts to share with their followers, with required FTC disclosures, tagging/mentions of Office Depot social handles and where applicable include a tagged URL to officedepot.com.

How many campaigns will I participate in?
Office Depot will match ambassadors to participate based on the campaign theme and the ambassador’s online presence and engagement. All active ambassadors will be considered per campaign. If not chosen, you may be considered for the next campaign.

What kind of campaigns will I work on?
Campaign themes will change quarterly and will highlight various products and services that Office Depot offers ranging from print, tech, furniture and more.

How am I compensated?
Compensation type and rates will vary. Cash compensation, cash payments will be made through Stripe and will require ambassadors to create a Stripe account once accepted into the campaign. Commission earned will be compensated through Mavely. In order to receive payout, ambassadors will need to create a Mavely account once accepted into the campaign.

Are the posts I create considered advertising?
Yes. Ambassadors must include the proper FTC disclosures on any post related to the campaign. Detailed instructions for posting will be provided should you be selected to participate.

Can I participate if I live outside of the U.S.?
At this time, we can only work with ambassadors who live within the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

Are there any fees associated with becoming an ambassador?
No, being an ambassador is free!

Can I place Office Depot links, banners, products and other creative on my website?
If you are selected to participate, unique links will be provided to you. You may link back to OfficeDepot.com using only the official links provided to you. Use of Office Depot OfficeMax brand marks on your site or social platforms must be approved by the Office Depot team. Such approval may be revoked at any time in Office Depot’s sole discretion, and you shall promptly remove all such use of the marks upon receipt of notice. Office Depot OfficeMax marks must not be altered or manipulated. Full guidelines for use of brand imagery and FTC disclosures will be provided to you upon confirmation of participation.

How can I join the program?
Sign up here to start the application process. We’ll review your application and contact you should you be a good fit for our brand. Who can I contact for more information? If you are unable to find the answer to your question here, contact us at socialmediateam@officedepot.com

Where can I read the terms and conditions?
Please review our Brand Ambassador Terms and Conditions here.