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Custom Header Ad
Last Updated September 2014
Ad Specifications
Ad Type /
Ad Size
Initial Size
Downlevel File
Size (GIF/JPG)
Max Initial
Download
File Size
Rectangle
1x1
2-Column
628W X 162H
2-Column
30 KB (628W X
45H)
50 KB
3-Column
970W X 250H
4-Column
1272W X 328H
Max
Secondary
Download
File Size
(polite)
300 KB
Max Initial
Video
Download File
Size
(progressive)
2.2 MB
Alt Text
Limit
65 char
Ad download: 15
sec
On user click: 30
sec
3-Column
40 KB (970W x
70H)
4-Column
50 KB (1272W X
92H)
Notes
The above represent Microsoft general specification parameters which submitted third party served Rich
Media must conform to. Specific creative build specifications must be provided by your third party Rich
Media Vendor.
Ad Specifications
The Custom Header must include X Hide Ad button in the upper right corner allowing the user to hide
the ad unit.
The standard IAB Leave-behind will display an 88x31px Show Ad icon when the Custom Header is
hidden.
Non-user Initiated animation and video is limited to the 15 seconds, looping is allowed within 15
seconds.
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Individual video duration: 30 seconds max. Replay allowed with user initiation.
Light colored creative must feature a 1 pixel border (gray [#666666] or black recommended, though
any color that clearly distinguishes the ad from the content may be used).
Actionscript 2 or 3 accepted.
Audio Specifications:
Audio on/off toggle button must be present at all times when sound is available.
Video Specifications:
Individual video duration: 30 seconds max. Replay allowed with user initiation.
Minimum video controls required for all video players: Play/Pause and Mute/Unmute button
Volume Control, Time Scrubber and Replay button are suggested but not required.
Examples
4-Column View
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3-Column View
2-Column View
Hidden Ad View
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Due to the responsive nature of this format, please consult your Certified Rich Media partner of choice
(from the list above) on build guidelines and asset requirements.
Data Reported
3rd party Rich Media partners will typically provide impressions and click-through data, as well as
enhanced metrics. Please consult your Certified Rich Media partner of choice (from the list above) for
more details.
Data Collection
Microsoft permits advertisers to collect user-provided personal information (for example, through web
forms embedded in ads).
Advertisers may be required to modify ad units or provide additional disclosure in order to be
acceptable for advertising on Microsoft sites.
Advertisers wishing to collect personal information within advertisements (according to specifications
above) must follow these guidelines:
o Clearly identify organization
o Provide link to privacy policy (usually adjacent to the web forms submit button)
o Identify purpose for collecting information
Ad Submission Guidelines
All creative must meet the MSA Ad Submission Guidelines
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