CoastalLiving.com
General Video Ad Specs
| Ad Product | Dimensions | Max. Duration | File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-roll | 480x360 | 15 seconds | max: 1.5 MB | .flv hard file only |
| Companion Ad | 300x250 | 15 seconds | max: 30k | static .jpg/.gif |
| Leavebehind Ad | 728x90 | n/a | max: 30k | static .jpg/.gif |
| Overlay | 480x90 | 15 seconds | max: 30k | Flash (.swf/.flv) hard file only |
NOTE: The table above reflects ALL possible video ad units. For the Video Hub, only a Pre-roll or Overlay is needed as the companion ads are served through standard ad calls on the page.
Detailed Video Ad Specs Pre-roll:
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Dimensions
- 480x360 (4:3 Standard Aspect Ratio)
- 480x270 (16:9 Widescreen)
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Frame rate
- Same or 1/2 of source (15-30 fps)
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Bitrate
- 352 kbps
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Tracking
- 3rd Party 1x1 impression tracking
- 3rd Party click tracking via click command URL
NOTE: ENTIRE Pre-roll video ad package including video PLUS all companion ads can only accept a total of (1) impression tracker and (4) click commands. Video may be served with no companion ads.
Overlay:
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Development
- Requires 480x90 rectangle with "top-left" registration point at (0,0) on stage for entire overlay duration - MUST be present, may be transparent
- Content must begin on/after FRAME (5). Content can be inset from stage borders, or extend outside stage without affecting rendered overlay dimensions
- Stop(); action MUST be placed on final frame in main timeline
- Length of main timeline dictates overlay duration. (ex: 450 frames = 15 seconds at 30 fps). ALL overlay timelines MUST extend for full 15 seconds, even if all animation has stopped prior to 15 second threshold
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Tracking
- 3rd Party 1x1 impression tracking
- 3rd Party click tracking via click command URL
NOTE: ENTIRE Overlay Video Ad package including overlay PLUS all companion ads can only accept a total of (1) impression tracker and (3) click commands. Overlay may be served with no companion ads

