Thanks to Vibe.co’s ACR (Automatic Content Recognition) technology, videos are scanned in seconds for inappropriate content and launched as soon as they are approved (it can take up to 30 minutes).
Here are the Dos and Don’ts to get your ad live as quickly as possible.
General Ad Creative Compliance
Do:
Make sure your ad meets the following specifications:
Size Ratio | 16:9, 1920×1080
Length | 30 seconds max, 15 or 30 second slots
File Format | .mp4
File Size | Max size 500MB
Frame Rate | Must be constant; 23.98, 25, or 29.97 FPS
Bit Rate | Greater or equal to 2500 KBPS
File names must not start with special characters (e.g.,
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Keep your company URL on-screen at all times
Don’t:
Facilitate or promote illegal activity
Create content that is deceptive, misleading, defamatory, obscene, distasteful, racially or ethnically offensive, harassing, or that is discriminatory based upon race, gender, color, creed, age, sexual orientation, or disability
Include sexually suggestive, explicit, or pornographic content
Infringe upon or violate any right of any third party, including, without limitation, any intellectual property, copyrighted content, privacy, or publicity rights
Market or promote gambling, guns, alcohol, or tobacco product
Political Ad Creative Compliance
Political ads are some of our most common campaign types! The Vibe system automatically reviews all ads after publishing your campaign to ensure FCC compliance before they are run.
Do:
Confidently upload ads relating to elections, ballot initiatives, political candidates and ads intended to raise awareness on certain political or social issues in the United States.
Comply with all applicable laws, including without limitation all federal election laws, and US FEC regulations, including obligations with respect to ensuring required disclosures regarding the source of the political advertising and maintaining certain archives and providing reporting.
Include a clear and conspicuous “Paid for by” disclosure identifying who paid for the communication, and whether it was authorized by a candidate or organization.
Don’t:
Submit political ads in the United States if the advertiser is not located in the United States.
Submit anonymously funded campaigns.
Create content that is deceptive, misleading, defamatory, obscene, distasteful, racially or ethnically offensive, harassing, or that is discriminatory based upon race, gender, color, creed, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
CBD Ad Creative Compliance
Do:
Advertisers must comply with all federal, state, and local cannabis advertising regulations.
Audience targeting must be restricted to viewers 21 years or older and exclude kids/kids-family inventory.
Ads should include a “For Adult Use Only” disclaimer where applicable.
Ads should be served only to states where hemp-derived CBD is legal and no active prohibition exists.
Permitted product categories:
Edibles
Beverages
Topicals and CBD wellness products compliant with federal and state laws
Flower only allowed in (California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York)
Don't
Kratom
Any depiction of consumption — cannot show smoking, vaping, lighting, or inhalation.
Health or medical claims, including statements implying treatment, healing, or wellness benefits.
Pricing, potency, discounts, or promotional offers.
Cartoon characters, bright packaging, or youth-appealing visuals.
Testimonials, endorsements, or influencer-style messaging suggesting results.
False, misleading, or competitive claims about your or others’ products.
Alcoholic Products Ad Creative Compliance
Do:
Ensure that your ad complies with all local, state, and federal laws regarding advertising alcoholic products, including age restrictions and content limitations.
Clearly indicate that the product is intended for consumers above the legal drinking age.
Depict responsible drinking behavior in all ad creatives.
Use targeting options to ensure your ads are displayed only to audiences legally permitted to purchase alcohol.
Use disclaimers such as “Drink Responsibly” or other legally mandated messages in your ad creative.
Don't:
Don't show individuals who appear to be under the legal drinking age, even if not explicitly consuming alcohol.
Do not encourage excessive drinking or portray it in a positive light.
Refrain from suggesting that alcoholic products have health or therapeutic benefits.
Do not run alcohol-related ads to general audiences or in contexts where such ads are legally prohibited.
Gambling Ad Creative Compliance
Do:
Ensure that your gambling-related ads comply with all local, state, and federal laws, including restrictions on gambling advertising.
Restrict ad targeting to audiences who are legally permitted to engage in gambling activities in the respective region.
Clearly display legal disclaimers, such as “Gambling can be addictive” or “Bet Responsibly,” as required by law.
Specify that gambling is only for individuals above the legal gambling age.
Use messaging that encourages moderation and responsible gambling.
Don't:
Avoid showing individuals under the legal gambling age in any context.
Do not suggest that gambling is a solution to financial problems or that it guarantees financial success.
Avoid making claims that misrepresent the likelihood of winning or mislead users about the risks involved.
Do not run gambling ads to audiences that include minors, individuals in addiction recovery, or regions where gambling is prohibited.
Disney+ and Peacock Creative Guidelines
General Information
Disney+ and Peacock have specific creative guidelines that Vibe cannot overlook.
When selecting these streaming services, you must ensure compliance with these guidelines, as failure to do so may result in your campaigns not being delivered on Disney+ or Peacock.
Also, note that the additional creative validation process from Disney+ or Peacock can take a few extra days to review the creative.
For those reasons, Vibe recommends not selecting Disney+ or Peacock alone in the published campaigns but rather pairing them with other channels to ensure the successful delivery of the campaigns.
If you have selected Disney+, or Peacock and notice no impressions have been delivered, you can contact your Account Manager for help.
Below is a detailed list of the creative specifications for each publisher.
Disney+ Creative guidelines:
Full guidelines are available here:
Details | Guidelines |
Video - File Format | .mov or .mp4 |
Video - File Weight | 1.9GB (in the VAST) |
Video - Duration | 15s - 30s |
Video - Resolution | 16:9 ratio |
Video - Bit Rate | 10MB - 40MB |
Video - Codec | Apple ProRes or H.264 |
Video - Profile | High |
Video - Frame Rate | 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 FPS (native frame rate) |
Video - Frame Rate Mode | Constant |
Video - Scan Type | Progressive |
Video - Color Space | YUV |
Video - Additional requirements |
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Audio - Codec | PCM, AAC |
Audio - Bit Rate | 192Kbps minimum |
Audio - Sample Rate | 48kHz |
Audio - Channels | 2-channel stereo mix |
Audio - Additional requirements |
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Peacock Creative guidelines:
Full guidelines are available here: https://nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines.scrollhelp.site/nbcuadspecs/nbcu-programmatic-video-guidelines
Details | Guidelines |
Video - File Format | .mov. or mp4 (if creative resolution is not 1920x1080 .mp4 only) |
Video - File Weight | 10GB |
Video - Duration | 15s or 30s |
Video - Resolution | 16:9 ratio |
Video - Bit Rate | 1920x1080: 15-30 Mbps |
Video - Codec | Apple ProRes 422 HQ or H.264 |
Video - Profile | High, Main, Baseline |
Video - Frame Rate | 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 fps constant frame rate |
Video - Frame Rate Mode | Constant |
Video - Scan Type | Progressive |
Audio - Bit Rate | 1920x1080 : 192Kbps minimum |
Audio - Sample Rate | 48kHz |
Audio - Channels | 2-channel |
Audio - Additional requirements | Audio must be included |
