Interscroller

Ad Formats Page Header
Title
Interscroller
Description

The Interscroller is an almost full screen mobile format, that serves throughout our content on all pages. Perfect for staying seen and present by users on the go, it features a parallax scroll effect increasing brand exposure as users scroll. Available on mobile web only on BBC.com.

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Interscroller ad format
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Medium
Digital Ad Format Suite
Platform Category
Ad Formats Detailed Info
Ad Formats Layout
Layout Title
Layout Option 1
Description
Half Bleed
Image
Interscroller ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Video OR Image
Spec Info
Aspect Ratio: 1x1 or 4x5
File Type: MP4 (Video) or JPG/PNG (Image), GIF (Animated)
Length: 15s Recommended, Max 30s for Video
File Size: 4MB max for Video, Images and GIF

Please note: We do not accept pre-built client HTML5 zip bundles for this format
Asset Name
x1 Logo
Spec Info
Transparent PNG
Asset Name
x1 Title
Spec Info
Max 35 characters
Asset Name
x1 CTA Text
Spec Info
Max 15 characters. If no CTA text is provided 'Learn More' will be used as default
Asset Name
x1 CTA Clickthrough
Spec Info
Clickthrough URL for CTA
Asset Name
Colours
Spec Info
Please supply colours to use for the background, text and CTA
Asset Name
Font
Spec Info
Option to use your own fonts if supplied as WOFF font file. If none are provided default template fonts will be used. Default font: ITC Avant Garde Gothic
Layout Title
Layout Option 2
Description
Full Bleed
Image
Interscroller ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Video OR Image
Spec Info
Aspect Ratio: 9x16
File Type: MP4 (Video) or JPG/PNG (Image), GIF (Animated)
Length: 15s Recommended, Max 30s for Video
Video File Size: 4MB max for Video, Images and GIF

Please note: We do not accept pre-built HTML5 zip bundles for this format
Asset Name
x1 Logo
Spec Info
Transparent PNG
Asset Name
x1 CTA Text
Spec Info
Max 15 characters. If no CTA text is provided 'Learn More' will be used as default
Asset Name
Clickthrough
Spec Info
x1 Clickthrough
Asset Name
Font
Spec Info
Option to use your own fonts if supplied as WOFF font file. If none are provided default template fonts will be used. Default font: ITC Avant Garde Gothic
Optional Description
Description

Select which layout option you’d like below and provide us with the corresponding assets.​

Background Colour
Light
Title
Want us to build this for you?
Ad Formats Technical Specifications
Spec title
Dimension (WxH)
Spec Description

320x600

Spec title
Animation support
Spec Description

30 sec max

Spec title
Video support
Spec Description

30 sec max

Spec title
Frame rate
Spec Description

24 fps

Spec title
Audio
Spec Description

On/Off toggle button, user-initiated

Spec title
Serving options
Spec Description

1st party site served, custom in-house build or 3rd party

Spec title
Creative type
Spec Description

Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF

Video: MP4

Spec title
File size
Spec Description

Image: 60KB initial, 100KB

MP4: 4MB max

Spec title
Position on page
Spec Description

Mid

Spec title
Optional tracking
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

3rd Party Impressions Tracker
3rd Party Click Tracker
Must be an accepted vendor

Spec title
Platform support
Spec Description

Mobile

Spec title
Execution Guidelines
Spec Description

1 pixel black/dark border for creative is required
Ad cannot resemble BBC content

Spec title
3rd Party Ad Serving Creatives
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

Tag must be SSL/Secured only
3rd party vendor must be included here:

Video Scroller

Ad Formats Page Header
Title
Video Scroller
Description

The Video Scroller is a large format that dynamically displays video amongst the middle of our content. Designed for sustained exposure, the format autoplays a muted video of up to 30 seconds, looping once finished. As the user scrolls, a parallax feature reveals more of the video before seamlessly hiding behind our content.

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Video Scroller ad format
Background Colour
Medium
Digital Ad Format Suite
Platform Category
Ad Formats Detailed Info
Ad Formats Layout
Layout Title
Layout Option 1
Image
Video Scroller ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Video
Spec Info
Aspect Ratio: 1x1
File Type: MP4
Length: Max 30s for Video
File Size: 4MB max for Video
Videos must be clean with no text, branding or logos

Please note: We do not accept pre-built HTML5 zip bundles for this format
Asset Name
x1 Logo
Spec Info
Transparent PNG
Asset Name
x1 Clickthrough
Spec Info
Clickthrough URL
Optional Description
Description

Select which layout option you’d like below and provide us with the corresponding assets.​

Background Colour
Light
Title
Want us to build this for you?
Ad Formats Technical Specifications
Spec title
Dimension (WxH)
Spec Description

1024x400 (viewport)
1024x1024 (video background)

Spec title
Animation support
Spec Description

N/A

Spec title
Video support
Spec Description

30 sec max

Spec title
Frame rate
Spec Description

24 - 30 fps

Spec title
Audio
Spec Description

N/A

Spec title
Serving options
Spec Description

1st party site served or custom in-house build

Spec title
Creative type
Spec Description

Image: JPEG, PNG

Spec title
File size
Spec Description

Background (Parallax) Image: 1024x1000px, PNG, JPG
Foreground Logo: 360x250px, PNG, JPG, transparent background

Spec title
Position on page
Spec Description

Mid

Spec title
Optional tracking
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

3rd Party Impressions Tracker
3rd Party Click Tracker
Must be an accepted vendor

Spec title
Platform support
Spec Description

Desktop, Tablet

Image Scroller

Ad Formats Page Header
Title
Image Scroller
Description

The Image Scroller is a dynamic ad format, designed for sustained exposure that can run across all pages of our site. Featuring an engaging parallax motion, the Image Scroller allows for more brand messaging to seamlessly be revealed as the user scrolls through our content. Available on desktop and tablet web on BBC.com.

Image
Image Scroller ad format
Background Colour
Medium
Digital Ad Format Suite
Platform Category
Ad Formats Detailed Info
Ad Formats Layout
Layout Title
Layout Option 1
Image
Image Scroller ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Image
Spec Info
Image Size: 1024x1024px
File Type: JPG or PNG
Image must be clean with no text, branding or logos.

Please note: We do not accept pre-built HTML5 zip bundles for this format
Asset Name
x1 Logo
Spec Info
Transparent PNG
Asset Name
x1 CTA [Optional]
Spec Info
Max 15 characters
Asset Name
x1 CTA Clickthrough [Optional]
Spec Info
Clickthrough URL for CTA
Asset Name
Font [Optional]
Spec Info
Option for client to use their own fonts if they supply as WOFF font file. If none are provided default template fonts will be used. Default font: ITC Avant Garde Gothic
Asset Name
Colours
Spec Info
Advertiser to supply colours for the Background, Text and CTA
Optional Description
Description

Select which layout option you’d like below and provide us with the corresponding assets.​

Background Colour
Light
Title
Want us to build this for you?
Ad Formats Technical Specifications
Spec title
Dimension (WxH)
Spec Description

1024x400 (viewport), 1024x1024 (full image)

Spec title
Animation support
Spec Description

N/A

Spec title
Video support
Spec Description

N/A

Spec title
Frame rate
Spec Description

N/A

Spec title
Audio
Spec Description

N/A

Spec title
Serving Options
Spec Description

1st party site served or custom in-house build

Spec title
Creative type
Spec Description

Image: JPEG, PNG

Spec title
File size
Spec Description

Background (Parallax) Image: 1024x1000px, PNG, JPG
Foreground Logo: 360x250px, PNG, JPG, transparent background

Spec title
Position on page
Spec Description

Mid

Spec title
Optional tracking
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

3rd Party Impressions Tracker
3rd Party Click Tracker
Must be an accepted vendor

Spec title
Platform support
Spec Description

Desktop, Tablet

Spec title
Execution Guidelines
Spec Description

1 pixel black/dark border for creative is required
Ad cannot resemble BBC content

Spec title
3rd Party Ad Serving Creatives
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

Tag must be SSL/Secured only
3rd party vendor must be included here:

Interstitial

Ad Formats Page Header
Title
Interstitial
Description

Increase brand recall with our full-screen Interstitial format. Able to serve images and videos, the Interstitial is optimised for maximum visibility, taking over the full screen before auto-closing after 15 secs. There is a close and unmute button, with video always starting muted. ​Frequency capped to x1 ad, per user, per hour, the Interstitial is available on all pages except audio playback, video playback and live pages.

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Interstitial ad format
Background Colour
Medium
Digital Ad Format Suite
Platform Category
Ad Formats Detailed Info
Ad Formats Layout
Layout Title
Layout Option 1
Description
Full screen video or image
Image
Interstitial ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Video OR Image
Spec Info
Dekstop Aspect Ratio: 16x9 | Dimensions: 1920x1080​
Mobile Aspect Ratio: 9x16 | Dimensions: 1080x1920​
File Type: MP4 (Video) or JPG/PNG (Image), GIF (Animated)​
Length: 15s max for video​
File Size: 4MB max for Video, Images and GIF

Please note: We do not accept pre-built HTML5 zip bundles for this format
Asset Name
x1 CTA Clickthrough
Spec Info
Clickthrough URL
Layout Title
Layout Option 2
Description
Full screen + messaging overlay
Image
Interstitial ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Video OR Image
Spec Info
Desktop Aspect Ratio: 16x9 | Dimensions: 1920x1080​
Mobile Aspect Ratio: 9x16 | Dimensions: 1080x1920​
File Type: MP4 (Video) or JPG/PNG (Image), GIF (Animated)​
Length: 15s max for video​
File Size: 4MB max for Video, Images and GIF

Please note: We do not accept pre-built HTML5 zip bundles for this format​
Asset Name
x1 Logo
Spec Info
Transparent PNG
Asset Name
x1 Title
Spec Info
Max 35 characters
Asset Name
x1 CTA Text
Spec Info
Max 15 characters​. If no CTA text is provided, 'Learn More' will be used as default​
Asset Name
x1 CTA Clickthrough
Spec Info
Clickthrough URL for CTA
Asset Name
Colours
Spec Info
Please supply colours to use for the text and CTA​
Asset Name
Font
Spec Info
Option to use your own fonts if supplied as WOFF font file. If none are provided default template fonts will be used​. Default font: ITC Avant Garde Gothic
Layout Title
Layout Option 3
Description
Half Bleed 16x9 / 1x1
Image
Interstitial ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Video OR Image
Spec Info
Desktop Aspect Ratio: 16x9 | Dimensions: 1920x1080​ OR 1x1 | Dimensions: 1080x1080
Mobile Aspect Ratio: 1x1 recommended, 16x9 also accepted if client allows asset to be cropped​
File Type: MP4 (Video) or JPG/PNG (Image), GIF (Animated)​
Length: 15s max for video​
File Size: 4MB max for Video, Images and GIF

Please note: We do not accept pre-built HTML5 zip bundles for this format​
Asset Name
x1 Logo
Spec Info
Transparent PNG
Asset Name
x1 Title [Optional]
Spec Info
Max 35 characters
Asset Name
x1 CTA Text
Spec Info
Max 15 characters​. If no CTA text is provided, 'Learn More' will be used as default​
Asset Name
x1 CTA Clickthrough
Spec Info
Clickthrough URL for CTA
Asset Name
Colours
Spec Info
Please supply colours to use for the background, text and CTA​
Asset Name
Font
Spec Info
Option to use your own fonts if supplied as WOFF font file. If none are provided default template fonts will be used​. Default font: ITC Avant Garde Gothic
Asset Name
Background
Spec Info
Option to use a background image instead of a colour on this layout. Must be supplied as a 1920x1080 (16x9) clean image free of logo, copy and CTA.
Optional Description
Description

Select which layout option you’d like below and provide us with the corresponding assets.​

Background Colour
Light
Title
Want us to build this for you?
Ad Formats Technical Specifications
Spec title
Dimension (WxH)
Spec Description

Desktop - landscape only
Mobile - portrait only

Spec title
Animation support
Spec Description

15 sec max

Spec title
Video support
Spec Description

15 sec max

Spec title
Frame rate
Spec Description

24fps

Spec title
Audio
Spec Description

On/Off toggle button, user-initiated

Spec title
Serving options
Spec Description

1st party site served, custom in-house build or 3rd party

Spec title
Creative type
Spec Description

Image: JPEG, PNG, GIF
Video: MP4

Spec title
File size
Spec Description

4MB max

Spec title
Position on page
Spec Description

Out of page

Spec title
Optional tracking
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

3rd Party Impressions Tracker
3rd Party Click Tracker
Must be an accepted vendor

Spec title
Platform support
Spec Description

Desktop, Tablet, Mobile

Spec title
Execution Guidelines
Spec Description
  • Close(X) button: close button implemented if 1P ad served (jpg/png/gif). Please implement close button if 3P ad served. Close button must be always visible, top-right corner
  • Auto Close Action: Ad will auto-close after 15 sec regardless of user interaction if ad served by 3rd party vendor
  • 1 pixel black/dark border for creative must be implemented. Ad cannot resemble BBC content
  • Expanding size is not allowed. Mobile web prestitial will appear at entry point to bbc.com and will be frequency capped
Spec title
3rd Party Ad Serving Creatives
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

Tag must be SSL/Secured only
3rd party vendor must be included here:

Headliner Expanded

Ad Formats Page Header
Title
Headliner Expanded
Description

The Headliner Expanded is our largest format that can appear at the top of the page across the site. Starting as a Headliner, it features a user-initiated capability to expand to double the height, pushing content down to reveal further brand messaging. Able to serve images and videos of up to 30 seconds, this format will help you achieve maximum brand awareness for those key calendar moments. 

Image
Expandable Headliner ad format
Background Colour
Medium
Digital Ad Format Suite
Platform Category
Ad Formats Detailed Info
Ad Formats Layout
Layout Title
Layout Option 1
Image
Expandable Headliner ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Video OR Image (Unexpanded state)
Spec Info
Aspect Ratio: 16x9​ | 1920x1080
File Type: MP4 (Video) or JPG/PNG (Image), GIF (Animated)​
Length: 15s Recommended, Max 30s for Video​
File Size: 4MB max for Video, Images and GIF

Please note: We do not accept pre-built HTML5 zip bundles for this format​
Asset Name
x1 Video OR Image (Expanded state)
Spec Info
Aspect Ratio: 16x9​ | 1920x1080
File Type: MP4 (Video)
Length: 15s Recommended, Max 30s for Video​
File Size: 4MB max for Video, Images and GIF

If video is being used for the unexpanded state, this needs to be the same video for the expanded state
Asset Name
x1 Logo
Spec Info
Transparent PNG​
Asset Name
x1 Title
Spec Info
Max 65 characters
Asset Name
x1 CTA Text
Spec Info
Max 15 characters. If no CTA text is provided 'Learn More' will be used as default
Asset Name
x1 CTA Clickthrough
Spec Info
Clickthrough URL for CTA​
Asset Name
Colours
Spec Info
Please supply colours to use for the background, text and CTA
Asset Name
Font
Spec Info
Option to use your own fonts if supplied as WOFF font file.​ If none are provided default template fonts will be used. Default font: ITC Avant Garde Gothic
Optional Description
Description

Select which layout option you’d like below and provide us with the corresponding assets.​

Background Colour
Light
Title
Want us to build this for you?
Ad Formats Technical Specifications
Spec title
Dimension (WxH)
Spec Description

Edge to edge, 250px deep. Expand to 450px deep

Spec title
Animation & Video support
Spec Description

30 sec max

Spec title
Frame rate
Spec Description

24 - 30 fps

Spec title
Audio
Spec Description

On/Off toggle button, user-initiated

Spec title
Serving options
Spec Description

1st party site served, custom in-house build or 3rd party

Spec title
Creative type
Spec Description

Image: GIF, JPEG, PNG
Video: MP4

Spec title
File size
Spec Description

1p Site served: 150KB max
3rd Party hosted : 200KB Initial, 500KB polite

Spec title
Position on page
Spec Description

Top

Spec title
Optional tracking
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

3rd Party Impressions Tracker
3rd Party Click Tracker
Must be an accepted vendor

Spec title
Platform support
Spec Description

Desktop, Tablet, Mobile

Spec title
Notes
Spec Description

HTML5 format must be ZIP file with clickthrough URL embedded

Spec title
Execution Guidelines
Spec Description

1 pixel black/dark border for creative is required
Ad cannot resemble BBC content

Spec title
Banner Expansion Guidelines
Spec Description

User click-to-expand DOWN (pushes down site content): to 500px
User click-to-collapse
Full canvas size (collapsed): 2160x500
Safe zone (collapsed): 1972x500 (centered in canvas)
Full canvas size (expanded): 2160x1000
Safe zone (expanded): 1972x1000 (centered in canvas)

Spec title
Video Guidelines
Spec Description

Allowed: 15 sec recommended
User click to play, sound on mute
Must implement Play/Pause, Audio On/Off toggle button
Video Max File size: 4MB
Frame rate: 24fps recommended

Spec title
3rd Party Ad Serving Creatives
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

Tag must be SSL/Secured only
3rd party vendor must be included here:

Headliner

Ad Formats Page Header
Title
Headliner
Description

The Headliner is a full width format that can appear at the top of the page across the site, bringing immediate reach and impact to any brand campaign. Able to serve images and videos of up to 30 seconds, this format will ensure your campaign owns the moment with a dominant share of voice.

Image
Headliner ad format
Background Colour
Medium
Digital Ad Format Suite
Platform Category
Ad Formats Detailed Info
Optional Description
Description

Layout options for in-house builds coming soon.

Background Colour
Light
Title
Coming soon
Ad Formats Technical Specifications
Spec title
Dimension (WxH)
Spec Description

Edge to edge, 250px deep

Spec title
Animation support
Spec Description

30 sec max

Spec title
Video support
Spec Description

30 sec max

Spec title
Frame rate
Spec Description

24 - 30 fps

Spec title
Audio
Spec Description

On/Off toggle button, user-initiated

Spec title
Serving options
Spec Description

1st party site served, custom in-house build or 3rd party

Spec title
Creative type
Spec Description

Image: GIF, JPEG, PNG
Video: MP4

Spec title
File size
Spec Description

1p Site served: 150KB max
3rd Party hosted : 200KB Initial, 500KB polite

Spec title
Position on page
Spec Description

Top

Spec title
Optional tracking
Spec Hyperlink Text
View BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

3rd Party Impressions Tracker
3rd Party Click Tracker
Must be an accepted vendor

Spec title
Platform support
Spec Description

Desktop

Spec title
Notes
Spec Description

HTML5 format must be ZIP file with clickthrough URL embedded

Spec title
Execution Guidelines
Spec Description

1 pixel black/dark border for creative is required
Ad cannot resemble BBC content

Spec title
3rd Party Ad Serving Creatives
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

Tag must be SSL/Secured only
3rd party vendor must be included here:

Times Square

Ad Formats Page Header
Title
Times Square
Description

Times Square

The Times Square is a large, full width format that can appear at the top of the Homepage (above the nav) or on Index and Article pages (below the nav), providing maximum visibility for instant awareness. Able to serve images and videos of up to 30 seconds, this format provides a premium ad experience that captures attention.

Image
Times Square ad format
Background Colour
Medium
Digital Ad Format Suite
Platform Category
Ad Formats Detailed Info
Ad Formats Layout
Layout Title
Layout Option 1
Image
Times Square ad format
Asset List
Asset Name
x1 Video OR Image
Spec Info
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 | 1920x1080
File Type: MP4 (Video) or JPG/PNG (Image)
Length: Max 30s for Video
File Size: 4MB max for Video, Images and GIF

Please note: We do not accept pre-built HTML5 zip bundles for this format
Asset Name
x1 Logo
Spec Info
Transparent PNG
Asset Name
x1 Title
Spec Info
Max 100 characters
Asset Name
x1 CTA Text
Spec Info
Max 15 characters. If no CTA text is provided 'Learn More' will be used as default
Asset Name
x1 CTA Clickthrough
Spec Info
Clickthrough URL for CTA
Asset Name
Colours
Spec Info
Please supply colours to use for background, text and CTA
Asset Name
Font
Spec Info
Option to use your own fonts if supplied as WOFF font file. If none are provided default template fonts will be used​. Default font: ITC Avant Garde Gothic
Optional Description
Description

Select which layout option you’d like below and provide us with the corresponding assets.​

Background Colour
Light
Title
Want us to build this for you?
Ad Formats Technical Specifications
Spec title
Dimension (WxH)
Spec Description

Edge to edge, 450px deep

Spec title
Animation support
Spec Description

30 sec max

Spec title
Video support
Spec Description

30 sec max

Spec title
Frame rate
Spec Description

24 - 30 fps

Spec title
Audio
Spec Description

On/Off toggle button, user-initiated

Spec title
Serving options
Spec Description

1st party site served, custom in-house build or 3rd party

Spec title
Creative type
Spec Description

Image: GIF, JPEG, PNG
Video: MP4

Spec title
File size
Spec Description

1p Site served: 150KB max
3rd Party hosted : 200KB Initial, 500KB polite

Spec title
Position on page
Spec Description

Top

Spec title
Optional tracking
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

3rd Party Impressions Tracker
3rd Party Click Tracker
Must be an accepted vendor

Spec title
Platform support
Spec Description

Desktop, Tablet, Mobile

Spec title
Notes
Spec Description

Above navigation bar on BBC.com homepage
HTML5 format must be ZIP file with clickthrough URL embedded

Spec title
Execution Guidelines
Spec Description

1 pixel black/dark border for creative is required
Ad cannot resemble BBC content

Spec title
3rd Party Ad Serving Creatives
Spec Hyperlink Text
BBC Ad Policies, Accepted Vendors and Technical Specs
Spec Hyperlink Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/elk9h3gtns2u58157howh/AB9k2Mw94ja2r6RQROQmWlM?rlkey=5kjwjnlk72t644vw9250tob6t&st=ayhbobun&dl=0
Spec Description

Tag must be SSL/Secured only
3rd party vendor must be included here:

Test page for components

Page Type
Page Header
Page Header Title
Component test page
Page Header Description
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Page Header Image
BBC Digital Display
Background Colour
Light
Paragraph
Cards Section Title
Card component
Link Card to a Page
Cards Background Colour
Medium
Banner Title
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People brought adverts
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Earnt on BBC Audio advertising
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Audio Advertising
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As the global storytelling powerhouse that changes how audiences think, feel, and act, BBC connects brands with the world's Changemakers: market leaders and culture shapers who drive business decisions, impact behavior, and set the global agenda...

We make and distribute some of the world's most sought-after content. Our stories define culture, shape headlines, and earn recognition on the world's biggest stages. For our partners, this means showing up in the moments that matter - where brand storytelling translates into measurable business results.

STRATUM

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Made by BBC Studios.
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Advanced Audience Intelligence.
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STRATUM, made by BBC Studios is our advanced audience intelligence framework, designed to connect brands with the world’s most influential consumers through a privacy-first, insight-driven strategy.​ Backed by BBC Studios' unmatched global reach and enriched with deep behavioural, contextual insight and temporal signals, STRATUM, made by BBC Studios delivers a precise understanding of audience intent, engagement and mindset.​

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Our comprehensive product combines contextual intelligence and rich first-party data, enabling brand partners to more accurately reach key audiences.​ To identify these audiences, we have built over 100 cohorts based on the following categories:​

  • Topic Affinities​

  • Consumption Behaviours​

  • Temporal and Seasonal Moments

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Harness the power of STRATUM, made by BBC Studios
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By layering high-quality, first-party insight, we can identify, prioritise and reach our partners' most valuable audiences across the BBC’s content ecosystem, defining precise audience segments based on interests, behaviours and consumption patterns.​
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High-definition audience segments built around topic affinities, engagement behaviours and seasonal intent signals
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Built using the BBC’s first-party data and BBC ID infrastructure, ensuring compliant and sustainable targeting
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Enables precise insight into engagement depth, dwell time and content interaction, helping brands understand the impact of their investment
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Delivers meaningful brand exposure within the world’s most trusted editorial environments
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Learn more about our BBC Audiences
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BBC Audiences
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Our audiences are visionaries, influencers and decision-makers who drive progress across industries and culture. Curious, connected and forward-leaning, they turn to the BBC for trusted insight that fuels their ideas, actions and impact.
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BBC Podcasts

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BBC podcasts connect brands with an audience that is deeply engaged, highly attentive and actively seeking our perspective. Our audio environments, rooted in word-class storytelling, create rare opportunities for brands to speak directly to listeners in moments of full attention.
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Trusted voices, world-class storytelling and a deeply engaged global audience
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BBC podcasts offer a premium environment for advertisers. Featuring content that spans every passion and interest, they provide a powerful way to extend your media mix beyond the screen, adding depth, reach and resonance.
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Users listen to more ad content on BBC platforms than they do on average across other platforms
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Ad campaigns on BBC audio content are up to 4.7 times more likely to drive website visits vs industry benchmarks
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Sources: Spotify Ad Analytics & Triton​
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BBC Platforms with Podcast Advertising
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BBC Audio
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BBC Audio combines influential voices, premium content, and a loyal podcast audience, offering brands a high-impact platform that extends reach beyond the screen.
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BBC Digital
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BBC.com and the BBC App are the world’s front door to the stories that connect us.
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