The pre-roll video format precedes all playable video content on both web and app, including our 24/7 News livestream. Skippable after 30 seconds, it plays unmuted, ideal for advertisers looking make an impact, adjacent to our insightful, impactful, and inspirational video reporting. Available on desktop, tablet & mobile web.
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
1920x1080 max, 640x360 minimum
N/A
90 sec max, up to 30 sec non-skip available
24 - 30 fps
On/Off toggle button, user-initiated
1st party site served or 3rd party
1st party site served: .MP4
3rd party tag from approved vendor: VAST 3.0 & 4.0
1st party site served: 250MB max
3rd party: 4MB initial load, 250MB max
Video pages
3rd Party Impressions Tracker
3rd Party Click Tracker
Must be an accepted vendor
Desktop, Tablet, Mobile, App
Video Pre-Roll Duration: 90 sec max
Live Stream Pre-Roll Duration: 60 sec max
AVC: Yes (Baseline: Level 3.0)
Aspect ratio: 16:9 only, Resolution: 640x360
Video bitrate: Up to 512 kbps
Video Codec: H.264
Frame rate: 25 FPS (PAL) recommended
Audio Sample Size: 16 bit (48 kHz) Audio bitrate: 96 kbps
Audio format: HE-AAC
Audio level range: -3 dBfs to -1 dBfs
Audio Channel: 2 channel stereo mix
Protocol: HTTP progressive download
Tag must be SSL/Secured only
3rd party vendor must be included here: