Why Your Madverse Express Ad Could Be Rejected?

At Madverse, we’re building tools that make music promotion faster, smarter, and simpler for independent artists—and Madverse Express is designed exactly for that. Whether you're running your first automated ad campaign or trying to boost your music distribution reach, it’s important to follow a few essential guidelines to make sure your ad gets approved.

Sometimes ads get rejected—not because your music isn’t good, but because the content, targeting, or creative doesn’t align with platform rules for digital advertising.

Here’s what to keep in mind so your music performance marketing efforts don’t get delayed:

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1. Prohibited Content

Your ad must follow universal ad rules—this includes social media ads too. Avoid:

• Illegal products or services
• Shocking or violent visuals
• Mentions or visuals of recreational drugs, tobacco, or weapons

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2. Restricted Content Needs Extra Care

Topics like alcohol, gambling, or dating may require special approvals. If your track includes mature themes like partying or alcohol, make sure your audience targeting includes age filters (18+ is usually required).

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3. Misleading or Exaggerated Claims

We get it—you believe in your song! But ads like “1M streams overnight!” or “Top of the charts in a week” are a red flag. Keep your music marketing copy authentic, helpful, and clear.

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4. Poor Visual or Audio Quality

Low-resolution images, distorted vocals, or messy graphics can lead to rejection. Make sure your ad campaigns represent you well: sharp visuals, good sound, readable text. Think streaming service ready, not grainy demos.

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5. Broken Links or Suspicious Destinations

All music ads should link to functioning, relevant pages—like your Spotify, Apple Music, or official website.

Avoid:

• 404 errors
• Download triggers
• Popup-heavy pages

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6. Inappropriate or Adult Content

Even subtle or artistic nudity can trigger rejection. If your visual is borderline, keep it platform-safe to stay compliant.

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7. Copyright or Branding Issues

Only use content you own or have licensed. That includes background beats, images, fonts, and logos. Avoid using celebrity names or third-party brand logos unless it’s your own collab or release.

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8. Incorrect Audience Targeting

Ads shouldn’t make assumptions about people’s health, religion, or personal state.
Wrong example: “Feeling depressed? This song is for you.”
Better: “For anyone who loves soulful late-night tunes.”

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9. Violating Platform or Community Standards

Respect your listeners. No hate speech, discrimination, or inappropriate jokes. Keep your vibe aligned with Madverse values—independent, not alone.

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10. Too Much Text in Visuals

Cluttered images or thumbnails filled with text might reduce reach—or get outright rejected.
Use simple, clean visuals that focus on the music, not too much explanation.

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Quick Tip for Artists

Before launching your ad, review your creative with these tips in mind. The best music performance marketing campaigns are not only catchy—they’re compliant, visually sharp, and audience-ready.

Got questions? We’ve got your back. Just raise a ticket via your dashboard and we’ll help you get your ad live the right way.