Ad Specs

STANDARD IAB AD UNITS

Ad Size Max File Size File Formats Animation Lead Time
160x600, 300x250,
336x280, 728x90
40k .gif, .jpg or any rich media supported by DFP5 15 sec/3 loops 3 business days
468x60 40k .gif, .jpg or any rich media supported by DFP5 15 sec/3 loops 3 business days
88x31 5k .gif, .jpg Statics 3 business days
Ads should have a 1 pixel border.

RICH MEDIA IAB BANNERS

Ad Size Initial Load Size Subsequent Load Size Animation Lead Time
160x600 40k 100K 15 sec/3 loops 3 business days
300x250 40k 100K 15 sec/3 loops 3 business days
336x280 40k 100K 5 sec/3 loops 3 business days
728x90 40k 100K 5 sec/3 loops 3 business days
Accepted 3rd party vendors: Atlas, DART Motif, Eyeblaster, Eyewonder, Pointroll and Viewpoint

EXPANDABLE BANNERS

Ad Size Max Expansion Initial Load Size Expansion File Size Expansion Direction Animation Lead Time
160x600 400x600 40k 100K left 15 sec/3 loops 3 business days
300x250 500x500 40k 100K left 15 sec/3 loops 3 business days
336x280 500x500 40k 100K left 5 sec/3 loops 3 business days
728x90 728x310 40k 100K down 5 sec/3 loops 3 business days
Accepted 3rd party vendors: Atlas, DART Motif, Eyeblaster, Eyewonder, Pointroll and Viewpoint

FLOATING ADS AND REMINDER AD

Ad Size Reminder Ad Size Floating File Size Reminder File Size Animation Lead Time
400x400 250x250 40K 30K 15 sec/3 loops 5 business days
Accepted 3rd party vendors: Atlas, DART Motif, Eyeblaster, Eyewonder, Pointroll, Rovion and Viewpoint
  • * For all flash files (.swf) please attach the below object action to the creative as an invisible button:
  • on (release) {
    getURL(clickTag, "_blank")
    }
  • *For all rich media there is a frequency cap of 3 per day per user. A "Close" button or equivalent is mandatory.
  • *For all floating units, site reserves the right to position launch/play on the site.
  • *For all ads with audio, audio must be user-initiated and a "Mute" button or equivalent is mandatory.

Traffic Contact

Name: Darrin Bach
Tel #: 212-649-3801

Fax & Email

Fax #: 646-280-3801
E-mail: adopsqa@hearst.com

Please confirm with your sales rep for the most up-to-date specifications.