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Regional Availability

Static Pause Ads: US, CA, MX, UK, AU

Animated Pause Ads: US only

Buying Type

Direct IO

Targeting

Rotational

Devices
Static Pause Ads: Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Android TV, LG TV, Samsung, Vizio, PS5, Xbox One
Animated Pause Ads: Available on all devices listed above, except Roku

For All Pause Ads

• QR codes are only permitted on creative running across content rated PG and above.

• Unapproved 3P pixels will be vetted on a case by case basis and require 10 business day lead time.

For Animated Pause Ads

• Think “living poster” instead of a mini-commercial.

  • Ad creative should comfortably live in the pause, not disrupt it.

  • Prioritize visual storytelling over traditional display creative.

  • Aim for ambient motion, like a high-end billboard. 

• Use motion to make a statement, not to shout.

  • Animation should feel intentional and elegant.

  • Strike a balance between engaging and subtle motion.

  • Create exciting, perfect visual loops to draw viewer attention.

• Design for sound-off, not muted.

  • Create visuals that are clearly understandable without audio.

  • Use motion to draw focus to your subject.

  • Lean on short, catchy copy to make a point. 

• What to avoid:

  • Don’t repurpose standard TV spots—they feel tonally jarring in the Pause Ad environment.

  • Stay away from rapid cuts, fast-paced typography, and large elements flying across the screen.

  • Avoid high-saturation flashes or strobes and extreme color contrasts.