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DistroKid ads: 27 winning Facebook and Instagram ads

Every DistroKid ad we filed, the longest-running first, with its hook, format and how long Meta kept it live. Or ask Claude or ChatGPT to pull them for you.

Longest run

Longest run: 77 days

Still running when last seen Nov 15. Brands rarely keep paying for ads that lose.

Ads live on Meta now
177
Median run
22 days
Against Entertainment / Media’s 11-day median
2.0×
In the library: 15 statics, 12 videos
27 ads
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Longest run

Longest run: 77 days

Still running when last seen Nov 15. Brands rarely keep paying for ads that lose.

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27 ads

A vertical graphic features two men smiling against a graffiti-style background. Large, bold text overlays the image, emphasizing that the service is made by musicians for musicians. A prominent button invites the viewer to register, with the brand name displayed at the bottom.
Live77 days
DistroKid
A vertical graphic features a black and lime green background with a paint-splatter effect. Two men wearing sunglasses and patterned shirts are centered in the frame. Large white and yellow text overlays the image, encouraging the viewer to join other artists using the service.
Live77 days
DistroKid
A young male musician walks through a busy city street, then works on his music in a home studio. He speaks directly to the camera about his experience using a music distribution service. The video features shots of him in public, his computer screen showing the service's interface, and clips of him performing his music. Text overlays appear throughout, highlighting his name and the service's benefits.
Live77 days
DistroKid
This video features a creator speaking directly to the camera about the importance of having even one dedicated fan. The footage alternates between a concert scene with a band performing and the creator sharing her message. Text is overlaid throughout the video, reinforcing the core message about focusing on individual listeners rather than large numbers.
Live74 days
DistroKid
This animated video features a musician working in a home studio, creating music on a computer. The scene transitions to show the music being uploaded and distributed globally to various platforms. The video uses a consistent illustrative style throughout to tell the story of a musician's journey from their bedroom to the world stage.
Live48 days
DistroKid
A musician sits at a desk with a keyboard and computer in the middle of a dense, dark forest. The scene is surreal, showing the artist creating music in an isolated, natural environment. Text is overlaid in the lower half of the image, with a prominent call-to-action button at the bottom.
Live48 days
DistroKid
A wide-angle shot shows a musician sitting at a desk with a keyboard and laptop, placed in the middle of a vast, green, hilly landscape. Large white and yellow text is overlaid on the lower portion of the image, promoting the ability to create music at home and share it globally. A prominent yellow button at the bottom invites the viewer to sign up.
Live48 days
DistroKid
A person holds a smartphone displaying a music streaming analytics dashboard against a blurred outdoor skatepark background. Large yellow text on the left side highlights the ability to release music quickly, while a green button at the bottom invites the user to sign up. The overall aesthetic is casual and lifestyle-oriented.
Live48 days
DistroKid
A black and white grainy photograph shows a musician playing a bass guitar in a dimly lit room. Large, bold white text overlays the top of the image, and a bright yellow banner with black text sits below the photo. A call-to-action button is positioned at the bottom right corner.
Live41 days
DistroKid
A video shows a musician playing bass in a studio setting with a bandmate in the background. A paper-like graphic overlay appears on the left side, displaying text that highlights a service feature. The video uses animated musical note icons and a yellow highlight effect to draw attention to the text.
Live41 days
DistroKid
A musician explains how to collect publishing royalties using a music distribution platform. She speaks to the camera while showing her laptop screen with the platform's dashboard, then cuts to clips of her performing. The ad ends with a static graphic showing a band and a call to action button.
Live41 days
DistroKid
A musician sits in a studio playing a bass guitar, with a bandmate in the background. A torn paper graphic overlays the image, featuring bold text about music services and a notepad-style list detailing a new feature. The overall aesthetic is casual and energetic, with hand-drawn yellow highlights accentuating the musician and the text.
Live41 days
DistroKid
The creative features an anime-style illustration of a musician wearing headphones and sunglasses, playing a keyboard in a dimly lit studio. To the right, a floating smartphone displays a list of services with checkmarks. The brand name is at the top, and a bright yellow call-to-action button sits below the main text.
Live26 days
DistroKid
A musician sits in a studio playing a bass guitar, with cables and equipment scattered on the floor. A torn paper graphic overlays the image, featuring bold text about collecting publishing royalties. A bright yellow button at the bottom prompts the viewer to sign up.
Live22 days
DistroKid
An anime-style illustration shows a musician wearing headphones, playing a keyboard in a dimly lit studio. A smartphone floats to the right, displaying a list of services with checkmarks. The brand name is at the top, and a call to action button is at the bottom.
Live14 days
DistroKid
A creator sits on a couch with a tablet, explaining a service that turns album artwork into merchandise. She gestures while screenshots of the platform's interface and product examples appear on screen. The video uses a direct-to-camera style to explain the benefits of the service for independent artists.
Live12 days
DistroKid
A video ad for a music distribution service features a person dancing in a studio, framed by a camera recording interface. The video then transitions to a graphic showing a phone displaying music video distribution options, with a Black Friday discount offer. The ad encourages viewers to release their music videos.
Live7 days
DistroKid
A young musician dances in a parking lot, then shows his phone screen to demonstrate his music production and distribution process. The video features animated graphic overlays, including a Black Friday sale banner, and transitions between the creator dancing and screen recordings of his music software. The ad highlights the ease of distributing music to various platforms.
Live5 days
DistroKid
A young musician dances in a parking lot, then shows his phone screen to demonstrate the process of mastering and uploading his music using the brand's platform. The video features a recurring banner at the top advertising a Black Friday sale. The creator also shows himself playing a keyboard in a studio setting.
Live5 days
DistroKid
This video features a creator talking to a friend in a narrow street, then in a cafe, about the frustration of unfinished music projects. It cuts to shots of a computer screen showing music analytics and a phone screen displaying listener stats. The ad uses text overlays to highlight the problem of wasted potential and the solution of a music distribution platform, ending with a Black Friday sale offer.
Live5 days
DistroKid

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How DistroKid makes its ads

What its ads are built from, by type, counted over the ads we have read.

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How DistroKid advertises on Facebook and Instagram

The library holds 27 ads from DistroKid in Entertainment / Media, and 177 running on its Meta pages now. Its most common visual formats are Headline (10 ads), Lifestyle Image (9) and UGC Selfie (7). Its ads most often open on Bold claim (5 ads), Offer only (5) and Relatability (3) hooks. Its ads stay up a median 22 days, 2.0× the Entertainment / Media median of 11 days.

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