In order for your music video to be distributed to all available DSPs, the video file must meet the following specifications. If there are any issues with a video, Sparta Support will contact you with feedback about the issues.


All music videos must begin and end with at least one black frame. In addition, videos that begin with or contain empty edits will be blocked; the file can contain an empty edit in its edit list only if it is the last edit.


The following issues will result in failure to distribute:


  • Release Dates (including “Coming Soon” and “Out Now”)
  • Logo bugs / chyrons / lower third graphics
  • Burned in logos
  • Brand or product logos
  • Digital/physical retail or DSP callouts/buttons
  • URLs / Twitter handles / Instagram handles
  • Text credits on a static screen with no music (i.e. title cards.)


The following issues can be approved but might be rejected in some cases:


  • Hash tags
  • Scrolling credits accompanying music and visuals
  • The following displayed for shorter than 3 seconds at end of video:
    • Album/Single pack shots (cover art)
    • Logos: record label, management, production company, charitable foundation