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Mobile Rich Media

BUZZMEDIA offers three high-impact products that feature auto-play video (:15 or :30 sec) with static companions. Sound is user-initiated and banners can click through to a client's site.

BANNER TO VIDEO (BTV)
IN-BANNER VIDEO (IBV)
BANNER TO CUSTOM PAGE EXAMPLES (BTCP)

Specs

Initial Dimensions:     320×50
Max Expanded:    
  • 320×416 (web)
  • 320×480 (in app)
  • Full Screen (technical restrictions may apply for full screen expansion
Max Initial Load:     35KB
Audio Initiation:     Must be user-initiated tap
Video:     Can be click-to-play or auto-play with sound user-initiated depending on the product type
  • User-initiated load should be less than 1.5MB
  • Video Length:   :15 or :30 sec only
  • Video Ratio:  16:9
  • Video may be played in native player which has standard controls
  • Custom video players must include:  Play, Pause, Mute (volume control to zero (0), output may be included instead of or in addition to Mute control)
  • Format:  Any major file format, de-interlaced, codec with highest possible quality settings.  Preferred formats:  .mov, .mp4, .flv
  • Max FPS / Video & Animation Frame Rate:  24 fps
Z-index Range:     5,000 – 1,999,999 (for entire ad unit)
Minimum Required Controls:
  • Control:  ”Close X” on expanded panel and “Expand” on collapsed panel
  • Font:  8pt (11px) – 16pt (21px)
  • Retract Feature:  Tap to close/expand
Labeling Requirements, Font Size, etc.:     Ad unit content must be clearly distinguishable from normal webpage content (i.e. ad unit must have clearly defined borders and not be confused with normal page content)
Submission Lead Time:     5 business days (if conflicts are found with the creative, the submission lead time may restart upon re-submission.  Please check with the publisher for specific lead time requirements.)
Implementation Notes & Best Practices:     Ensure images are mobile web optimized; do not use flash assets; landing pages must be mobile optimized; use MRAID specifications when appropriate
Supported Creative Types:     PNG, JPG, GIF, Animated GIF
General:
  • Ad initiates after web page loads
  • Banners are clickable to client site
Tracking:
  • 3rd party or in-house tracking
  • Tracked with pixel and click tag
3rd Party Tracking
  • Accepted
3rd Party Serving:
  • Not Accepted