: A method where the buyer must pay the full amount before the bank releases shipping or contract documents. It is considered a secure middle-ground for transactions.
In entertainment and lifestyle branding, stands for Director of Photography (also known as a cinematographer).
: For a lifestyle brand, a DP ensures that the "shine" or aesthetic (perhaps what "Cindy Shine" refers to) is consistent across commercials, social media content, and documentaries. Business & Payment Terms (DA/DP)
Payment Terms in Export: TT, DP, DA & Best Practices - Skydo
If your guide refers to the business side of lifestyle and entertainment—such as importing luxury goods or managing international talent contracts— and DA refer to international payment methods:
: An arrangement where the buyer receives documents (and thus the goods or services) after signing a "time draft" promising to pay at a future date, such as 30 or 90 days later. This is essentially a form of credit. Entertainment Personalities