How to Get Your Music
on Vevo
Showcase official music videos across YouTube and connected TV screens worldwide
Vevo operates as a separate video distribution layer on top of YouTube, plus its own presence on connected TV apps (Roku, Samsung TV, and similar platforms) — giving your official music video reach beyond what a standard YouTube upload achieves, along with a distinct ad-revenue stream and the possibility of Vevo's own editorial placement.
Delivery Time
7-14 Days
Payout Model
Ad-supported video split
Reach
Global TV & web network
Vevo Features
Tips to Succeed on Vevo
Submit a genuine, produced official music video rather than a lyric video or visualizer — Vevo's editorial consideration and connected TV placement favor higher-production content.
Make sure your video's metadata (artist name, track title, ISRC) matches your audio release exactly, since mismatches can delay or block Vevo delivery.
Plan ahead for Vevo's longer 7-14 day delivery window — it's meaningfully slower than audio-only DSPs, so submit well before your release date if the video is a key part of your rollout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Vevo and YouTube Content ID?
Vevo is a video distribution channel that gets your official music video onto YouTube and connected TV apps with its own ad-revenue stream. YouTube Content ID is a separate rights-scanning system that finds and monetizes your audio across all of YouTube, including other people's videos. They serve different purposes and both can be used together.
Do I need a professional music video to use Vevo?
Vevo is designed for produced, official music videos rather than lyric videos or static art tracks. If you don't have a video yet, standard YouTube Music audio distribution through DistroVibe still gets your official audio and Content ID protection live.
How are Vevo royalties different from standard streaming royalties?
Vevo royalties come from ad revenue tied to video views across YouTube and connected TV placements, reported and paid out separately from your standard audio streaming royalties, both visible in your DistroVibe dashboard.
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