FLOATING AD UNIT SPECFICIATIONS

Max Dimensions:
400x400

File Size:
Initial max filesize: 39K (initial load)
Additional filesize: 961K (subsequent polite stream)

Lead Time:
10 Business Days

Format:
All Floating Ad units MUST be built and served by an approved Rich Media vendor. See preferred Rich Media Partners.

Floater Execution Must:

• Display for no longer than 10 - 15 seconds - subject to site approval based on creative execution. (for example, static floaters will have their max time reduced to the minimum)
  
• Open a new browser window upon user click
  
• Not cover our logo, navigation bar, nor reserved advertiser in-page placements at any time - page positioning subject to site approval
  
• Not pause a primary interaction element as specified by the site (for example, search boxes and primary navigation bars)
  
• Have a close button with an "X" graphic and the word "CLOSE" promiently displayed in the top right corner of the 400x400 at all times at a height/width of no less than 20h x 30w

Audio:
Audio enabled floating ad units are not allowed.

Video:
Can contain auto-start video within the 400x400 ad area

*NOTE: If the floating ad unit does not adhere to the specifications listed above it will need to be revised.

Click here to view an example
Click here for downloadable spec .pdf or .xls

DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS:
Frequency Capping:
1 per user per day

Restrictions:
Floating ad units cannot run on the following:

• Video Pages
• Entry Form Pages
• Voting Pages
• Main Hubs (including thedailyshow.com, colbertreport.com and southparkstudios.com)
• All pages of tentpole sections

MTVN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY RICH MEDIA ADVERTISING WITHOUT EXPLANATION, AND TO MODIFY AND/OR APPEND THESE GUIDELINES WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE