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CREATIVE ASSETS DUE DATES
Client Supplied Standard Display Sizes = 5 Business Days
Forbes High Impact Units and/or Standard Display Creative Build = 15 Business Days
*All Forbes High Impact units are built and hosted by Forbes directly*
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STANDARD DISPLAY SIZES:
STANDARD DISPLAY SIZES:
OPTIONAL HIGH IMPACT UNITS:
OPTIONAL HIGH IMPACT UNITS:
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Leaderboard (Mandatory)
Leaderboard (Mandatory)
Creative Size: 728x90
Max File Size/Initial Load: 150kb
Max Subload: 300kb
Accepted Formats: jpg, png, gif, HTML5
Max Animation Length: 15s
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes (see video element 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:
Leaderboard is mandatory to supply for all sponsorship/takeover executions.
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.
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Big Box (Mandatory)
Big Box (Mandatory)
Creative Size: 300x250
Max File Size/Initial Load: 150kb
Max Subload: 300kb
Accepted Formats: jpg, png, gif, HTML5
Max Animation Length: 15s
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes (see video element 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:
Big Box is mandatory to supply for all sponsorship/takeover executions.
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.
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Halfpager (Optional)
Halfpager (Optional)
Creative Size: 300x600
Max File Size/Initial Load: 200kb
Max Subload: 400kb
Accepted Formats: jpg, png, gif, HTML5
Max Animation Length: 15s
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes (see video element 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:
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.
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Billboard (Optional)
Billboard (Optional)
Creative Size: 970x250
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Accepted Formats: jpg, png, gif, HTML5
Max Animation Length: 15s
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes (see video element 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:
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.
Optional High Impact Units:
Optional High Impact Units:
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Forbes Hero (Static)
Forbes Hero (Static)
Creative Size: Responsive
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Required Creative Assets: Layered PSD files, high res images (jpg or png), logo (svg/eps/png), brand guidelines or storyboards, custom fonts, URL
To optimize production time, provide Photoshop PSD files or images for the following:
Desktop = 1500x850px horizontal .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Mobile = 1080x1920px vertical .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Desktop Ribbon = 800x50px transparent .png or open Photoshop file in RGB
Mobile Ribbon = 250x50px transparent .png or open Photoshop file in RGB
Provide Hex colour code for use with ribbon backgrounds
Max Animation Length: 15s
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes (see Forbes Hero Video unit specs lower on page)
Third Party Tags Accepted: No
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes, single set per overall unit (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
Designed and hosted by Forbes directly.
1500x850 & 1080x1920 Statics = Placing all overlaying brand messaging in the corners or center will ensure proper responsiveness on all devices.
850x50 & 250x50 Ribbons (transparent) = All brand messaging and logos should be included within the ribbons.
PSD files are preferred. High res JPG/PNGs can be provided if PSDs are unavailable.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
Please review additional important information here.
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Forbes Hero (Video)
Forbes Hero (Video)
Creative Size: Responsive
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Required Creative Assets: MP4 files, layered PSD files, high res images (jpg or png), logo (svg/eps/png), brand guidelines or storyboards, custom fonts, URL
To optimize production time, provide mp4 files based on the following sizes:
1600x900 & 1080x1920 (max 15s, HD required). Additional video specs found here.
Provide PSD files in layers or transparent pngs based on the following ribbon pixel sizes: 1400x100 & 782x126
Provide Hex colour code for use with ribbon backgrounds
Max Animation Length: 15s
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes (video specs found here)
Third Party Tags Accepted: No
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes, single set per overall unit (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
Designed and hosted by Forbes directly.
Video assets should not contain text or overlays due to cropping.
1600x900 & 1080x1920 mp4 files = Brand messaging and logos should be broken out as separate assets.
1400x100 & 782x126 Ribbons (transparent) = All brand messaging and logos should be included within the ribbons.
Brand messaging and logos may overlap video creative.
Video will auto-play without sound and the user may initiate sounds by clicking the un-mute button
PSD files are preferred. High res JPG/PNGs can be provided if PSDs are unavailable.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
Please review additional important information here.
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Forbes Storyteller
Forbes Storyteller
Creative Size: Responsive
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Required Creative Assets: Layered PSD files, high res images (jpg or png), logo (svg/eps/png), brand guidelines or storyboards, custom fonts, URL
To optimize production time, provide Photoshop PSD files/storyboards in layers based on the following pixel sizes: 1600x900 & 650x500
Content Pieces:
Provide a minimum of 3 content pieces
Headline copy for each content piece = Maximum of 70 characters including spaces
Thumbnail images for each content piece = 750x550px JPGs (high res)
Thumbnail images will centre crop based on user's browser size
Max Animation Length: Not allowed
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: No
Third Party Tags Accepted: No
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes, single set per overall unit (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
Designed and hosted by Forbes directly.
1600x900 & 650x500 files = All brand messaging and logos should be baked into this creative. Desktop creative will be center-cropped for mobile.
Default and/or Google fonts are recommended. Any custom fonts must be provided.
PSD files are preferred. High res JPG/PNGs can be provided if PSDs are unavailable.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
Please review additional important information here.
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Forbes Slideshow
Forbes Slideshow
Creative Size: Responsive
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Required Creative Assets: mp4 files, Layered PSD files, high res images (jpg or png), logo (svg/eps/png), brand guidelines or storyboards, custom fonts, URL
To optimize production time, provide PSDs, images and/or mp4 files for the following:
Static Desktop = 1600x900px horizontal .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Static Mobile Sticky = 600x500px .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Product Carousel:
Images: 750x550 (min of 3; max of 6)
Images will center-crop based on the user’s browser size.
Headline = max. 70 characters incl. spaces
Max Animation Length: Not allowed
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: No
Third Party Tags Accepted: No
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes, single set per overall unit (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
Designed and hosted by Forbes directly.
All brand messaging and logos should be baked into the creative.
Desktop creative will be center-cropped for mobile stream.
PSD files are preferred. High res JPG/PNGs can be provided if PSDs are unavailable.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
Please review additional important information here.
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Forbes Superhero (Fluid XL Static)
Forbes Superhero (Fluid XL Static)
Creative Size: Responsive
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Required Creative Assets: Layered PSD files, high res images (jpg or png), logo (svg/eps/png), brand guidelines or storyboards, custom fonts, URL
To optimize production time, provide Photoshop PSD files or images for the following:
Desktop = 1600x350px horizontal .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Mobile Stream = 600x450px vertical .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Mobile Sticky = 650x175px .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Max Animation Length: Not allowed
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: No (see Superhero Fluid XL Video specs below)
Third Party Tags Accepted: No
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes, single set per overall unit (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
Designed and hosted by Forbes directly.
All brand messaging and logos should be baked into the three creative sizes.
Default and/or Google fonts are recommended. Any custom fonts must be provided.
PSD files are preferred. High res JPG/PNGs can be provided if PSDs are unavailable.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
Please review additional important information here.
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Forbes Superhero (Fluid XL Video)
Forbes Superhero (Fluid XL Video)
Creative Size: Responsive
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Required Creative Assets: mp4 files, Layered PSD files, high res images (jpg or png), logo (svg/eps/png), brand guidelines or storyboards, custom fonts, URL
To optimize production time, provide PSDs, images and mp4 files for the following:
Static Desktop = 1250x450px horizontal .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Static Mobile Sticky = 650x175px .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Video file = 1600x900 (16:9) mp4, 3MB max, 15-30s max. HD preferred.
Max Animation Length: Not allowed
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes
Third Party Tags Accepted: No
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes, single set per overall unit (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
Designed and hosted by Forbes directly.
1250x450 & 650x175 files = All brand messaging and logos should be baked into this creative.
The static card will sit on the left side of the desktop placement and below the fold on mobile devices.
MP4 files should be in HD and compressed under 3MB to ensure creative is clear and served properly. No restrictions on framerate.
PSD files are preferred. High res JPG/PNGs can be provided if PSDs are unavailable.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
Please review additional important information here.
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Forbes Superhero (Fluid XL Super)
Forbes Superhero (Fluid XL Super)
Creative Size: Responsive
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Required Creative Assets: mp4 files, Layered PSD files, high res images (jpg or png), logo (svg/eps/png), brand guidelines or storyboards, custom fonts, URL
To optimize production time, provide PSDs, images and/or mp4 files for the following:
Desktop Video = 1600x350 mp4, 3MB max, 15s max. HD required.
Mobile In-Stream Video: 1600x900 mp4, 3MB max, 15s max. HD required.
Static Mobile Sticky = 650x175px .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Max Animation Length: Not allowed
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes
Third Party Tags Accepted: No
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes, single set per overall unit (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
Designed and hosted by Forbes directly.
650x175 file = All brand messaging and logos should be baked into this creative.
MP4 files should be in HD and compressed under 3MB to ensure creative is clear and served properly. No restrictions on framerate.
PSD files are preferred. High res JPG/PNGs can be provided if PSDs are unavailable.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
Please review additional important information here.
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Forbes Superhero (Fluid XL Trio)
Forbes Superhero (Fluid XL Trio)
Creative Size: Responsive
Max File Size/Initial Load: 250kb
Max Subload: 500kb
Required Creative Assets: mp4 files, Layered PSD files, high res images (jpg or png), logo (svg/eps/png), brand guidelines or storyboards, custom fonts, URL
To optimize production time, provide PSDs, images and/or mp4 files for the following:
Static Desktop (Left) = 625x450px horizontal .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Static Desktop (Right) = 625x450px horizontal .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Static Mobile Sticky = 650x175px .jpg or open Photoshop file in RGB
Video file = 1600x900 (16:9) mp4, 3MB max, 15-30s max. HD preferred.
Max Animation Length: Not allowed
Looping: Not allowed
In Banner Video Supported: Yes
Third Party Tags Accepted: No
Third Party Trackers Accepted: Yes, single set per overall unit (must be secure)
Verification Tags Accepted: Yes (monitoring only)
Important Notes:
Designed and hosted by Forbes directly.
650x175 files = All brand messaging and logos should be baked into this creative.
Will sit on either left or right side of video on desktop.
MP4 files should be in HD and compressed under 3MB to ensure creative is clear and served properly. No restrictions on framerate.
PSD files are preferred. High res JPG/PNGs can be provided if PSDs are unavailable.
All creative must include client branding and utilize a 1 pixel visible border.
Please review additional important information here.
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