Times Square [TSQ] - 990x1
Times Square is a new ad format that will run only on the Homepage. Always Expanded with no close button.
| Device Availablity Dimensions (w x h) |
Mobile Web (on Large Tablets*; Landscape only) Expanded State: 1920x480 |
| Accepted Ad Formats |
Gif, Jpeg, PNG-150 KB HTML5-Zip folder 100KB 3rd party Ad Serving Tag |
| Message (character limit) | No |
| CTA (character limit) |
No |
| CTA (Click-through URLformat) | Ex: Learn More |
| Hero Image |
Expanded State: 1920x480 (Desktop only) Safe zone (px) 1px black border (Desktop only) |
| Background Image | Safe zone (px) 1px black border (Desktop only) |
| In-Banner Video Allowed (y/n)? | Yes |
| In-Banner Video File Size and Format | Video Max File size: 4 MB |
| In-Banner Video Requirements and Limitations |
Allowed: Recommended 30 sec, available Must implement Play/Pause, Audio On/OffToggle Button Frame rate: 24fps recommended |
| Audio Allowed (y/n) | User click to play, sound on mute |
| Audio Option (e.g. User Initiated on Click) | User click to play, sound on mute |
| Audio Restrictions (e.g. Volume) | -12db |
| Animation Allowed (y/n)? | Yes |
| Animation File Size and Format | HTML5 |
| Animation Requirements and Limitations | Animation & Looping:Allowed; Up to 30 sec max |
| Site Placement |
Above Header on HP Below Header on Site Sections |
| Ad Serving Type |
Third-Party Served [tracking tags] (y/n): Y |
| Ad Submission Deadline |
5 Working Days |
| Ad Policies and Technical Specifications | BBC Ad Policies and Technical Specs |
| Specs Updated | 08-11-23 |