Creative Size: 300x250 (standard); 600x250 (expanded)

Required Creative Assets:

To optimize production time, please follow GWD creative template found here. Utilize "Mrec Expando" template on Page 7. 

Do not delete or rename anything within the creative template.

Please also include the following with the creative submission:

• GWD source file 

• Back-up image files (jpg or gif) in the sizes listed above

• Logo in eps or svg format

• Any custom fonts

Max File Size/Initial Load: 50kb (standard), 75kb (expanded)

Max Subload: N/A

Accepted Formats: PSD, GWD, jpg, gif

Max Animation Length: 7s within expanded unit only.

Looping: Not allowed

In Banner Video Supported: Yes, max 7s within expanded unit only. 

• Submit MP4, OGV or WEBM file in 16:9 aspect ratio, max 2MB.

Third Party Tags Accepted: No

Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes (must be secure)

Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)

Important Notes:

• Rich Media creative must be built by the Globe Creative Studio and hosted by Times of India. 

• Background must be a solid color/image and not transparent.

• Non-expanded 300x250 unit must be static.

• Mandatory close button in top right corner must be visible. On click, the creative must disappear completely.

• Clicktag and replay button will be embedded into the creative.

  • Do not use any canvas on the creative design. Otherwise, the clicktag and replay/expand buttons will not work.

• If creating Expando as HTML in GWD, please provide in a single file which includes both 300x250+600x250

• 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