CREATIVE DUE DATE
Sponsorship Standard Display Sizes = 5 Business Days
*All ESPN Sponsorship units are hosted by ESPN directly*
Creative Size: 1280x100
To optimize production time, please follow the PSD template found here.
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 100kb
Accepted Formats: jpg, png, gif, HTML5
Max Animation Length: 20s
Looping: Max of 3 loops
In Banner Video Supported: Yes, creative must be 3rd party served (see specs here)
Third Party Tags Accepted: Yes (must be secure)
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
XL Banner is mandatory to supply for all ESPN sponsorship/takeover executions.
Can be replaced with 970x250 billboard upon request.
If including autoplay in-banner video, it must use polite download with user-initiated audio. Video cannot be served via a YouTube player.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
All ads must click into a new browser window.
Please review additional important information here