News App MPU 300x250
The MPU 300x250 is a versatile, medium rectangle format that works cross-platform and enables brands to amplify messaging at scale, either static or animated.
| Markets Availability | Global excluding UK |
| Device Availability | Mobile App |
| Dimensions (w x h) | 300x250 |
| Accepted Ad Formats | Gif, Jpeg, PNG - 150 KB HTML5 -Zip folder 150 KB 3rd party Ad Serving Tag 3rd party vendor must be on BBC's approved vendor list |
| HTML5 |
HTML5 should support GPT Async and always conform to the ad boundary and visibility that are set by the site, in particular when Ad Div is relocated or hidden on window resizing https://www.iab.com/guidelines/html5-for-digital-advertising-guidance-for-ad-designers-creative-technologists/ |
| Initial file load Max File Size: | N/A |
| Secondary (Polite) File Download Max Size: | N/A |
| BBC approved third party vendor list | Approved 3rd party Vendor List |
| Third Party Ad Serving Creatives | Allowed - 3rd party vendor must be on BBC's approved vendor list Tag must be SSL/Secured only. |
| Third Party tracking | 3rd Party Impressions Tracking Allowed 3rd Party Click Tracking Allowed 3rd party vendor must be on BBC's approved vendor list |
| Third Party Vendor requirements | Requirements if BBC/Vendor creating: Tracking URLs – Add tracking URLs if available (or upload entire tracking sheet to supporting files) Supporting Files – Upload all creative assets to be used or referenced in the campaign, especially: Images (.jpg, .png, .gif, .tif) Logos (.svg, .eps) Photoshop or Illustrator projects (.psd, .ai) Brand guidelines documents (.pdf, .doc) Fonts (.otf, .ttf) **All assets can be batched and uploaded in .zip file** Ad Tag Types - Which platform will the ads be scheduled through? Basic, Acuity Ads, Adelphic, Adform, Centro Basis, CM360, DV360, GAM (formerly DFP), Google Display Network, IBM Weather, Marketron, Roku OneView, Smart AdServer, The Trade Desk, VPAID Specify Ad Tag Parameters (optional) - Publisher, Advertiser, Campaign, Vertical, Placement, and Format values can be added to final ad tags for reporting, benchmark and campaign performance purposes. |
| Execution Guideline | 1 pixel black/dark border for creative that has white background. Ad cannot resemble BBC contents. Ensure images and landing page are mobile web optimized for Mobile App |
| Animation/Looping Guidelines | Animation & Looping: Allowed; Up to 30 sec max |
| Banner Expansion Guidelines | N/A |
| Video Guidelines | N/A |
| Audio Guidelines | No Audio Allowed |
| Short Intro for Overview Page | The Medium Rectangle is a versatile format that works cross-platform, and enables brands to amplify messaging at scale it stays static or animated. |
| Ad Submission Deadline | 5 Working Days |
| Ad Policies and Technical Specifications | BBC Ad Policies and Technical Specs |
| Specs Updated | 12-Mar-2024 |
| Markets Availability | Global excluding UK |
| Device Availability | Mobile App |
| Dimensions (w x h) | 300x250 |
| Accepted Ad Formats and File Size | HTML5 -Zip folder 150 KB 3rd party Ad Serving Tag MRAID Tags-APPS 3rd party vendor must be on BBC's approved vendor list |
| HTML5 |
HTML5 should support GPT Async and always conform to the ad boundary and visibility that are set by the site, in particular when Ad Div is relocated or hidden on window resizing https://www.iab.com/guidelines/html5-for-digital-advertising-guidance-for-ad-designers-creative-technologists/ |
| Initial file load Max File Size: | 200 KB max |
| Secondary (Polite) File Download Max Size: | 300 KB max |
| BBC approved third party vendor list | Approved 3rd party Vendor List |
| Third Party Ad Serving Creatives | Allowed - 3rd party vendor must be on BBC's approved vendor list Tag must be SSL/Secured only. |
| Third Party tracking | 3rd Party Impressions Tracking Allowed 3rd Party Click Tracking Allowed 3rd party vendor must be on BBC's approved vendor list |
| Third Party Vendor requirements | Requirements if BBC/Vendor Creating: Tracking URLs – Add tracking URLs if available (or upload entire tracking sheet to supporting files) Supporting Files – Upload all creative assets to be used or referenced in the campaign, especially: Images (.jpg, .png, .gif, .tif) Logos (.svg, .eps) Photoshop or Illustrator projects (.psd, .ai) Brand guidelines documents (.pdf, .doc) Fonts (.otf, .ttf) **All assets can be batched and uploaded in .zip file** Ad Tag Types - Which platform will the ads be scheduled through? Basic, Acuity Ads, Adelphic, Adform, Centro Basis, CM360, DV360, GAM (formerly DFP), Google Display Network, IBM Weather, Marketron, Roku OneView, Smart AdServer, The Trade Desk, VPAID Specify Ad Tag Parameters (optional) - Publisher, Advertiser, Campaign, Vertical, Placement, and Format values can be added to final ad tags for reporting, benchmark and campaign performance purposes. |
| Execution Guideline | 1 pixel black/dark border for creative that has white background. Ad cannot resemble BBC contents. Ensure images and landing page are mobile web optimized for Mobile App |
| Animation/Looping Guidelines | Animation & Looping: Allowed; Up to 30 sec max |
| Banner Expansion Guidelines | Mobile App: Allowed - User Tap to Full Screen Must have close button |
| Video Guidelines | Allowed: Video max duration: 15 sec (Auto-play, sound on mute) Video max duration: 30 sec (User click to play, sound on mute) More than 30 sec: (Auto play allowed only till 15 sec mark and click to play rest of the video) Must implement Play/Pause, Audio On/Off Toggle Button Video Max File size: 2.2 MB Frame rate: 24 fps recommended |
| Audio Guidelines | Allowed - Sound must be on mute. Must implement Audio On/Off Toggle button |
| Short Intro for Overview Page | The Medium Rectangle is a versatile format that works cross-platform, and enables brands to amplify messaging at scale. |
| Ad Submission Deadline | 5 Working Days |
| Ad Policies and Technical Specifications | BBC Ad Policies and Technical Specs |
| Specs Updated | 12-Mar-2024 |