- Animation length: no longer than 30 sec.
- Accepted file types: JPEG, .GIF, .SWF (Flash), DHTML.
- Cannot contain auto-video, auto-audio, or auto-expandable.
- Excessive file weight (initial load size bigger than 50K) not allowed (depending on ad dimensions).
- All Flash ads should support the clickTAG variable.
- Supports Standard Rich Media and AdPages.
- Take Over creative not allowed.
- Animated GIF ads must have a frame rate no faster than 5 fps.
- Flash ads must have a frame rate no faster than 18 fps.
- Ads that shake or have high frequency flicker rates (between 5 – 30 transitions per second) not allowed.
- Creative cannot be from or make a call to an unapproved adserver.
- Pop ups, surveys or any ad that spawns them not allowed.
- Colonizing ads that spawn additional windows or messages beyond the original advertising message are not allowed. Ads must open in new tab or new window only.
- The most common ad dimensions include:
- 120x600,
- 160x600,
- 300x250,
- 468x60,
- 728x90.
Please consult format/size requirements for each individual network.
All other standards as issued by the IAB regarding ad guidelines should be adhered to.