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Creative Ad Specs

A practical production guide for Connected TV, online video, display, streaming audio, and digital out-of-home campaigns.

Production referenceUpdated September 2026. Final requirements are confirmed for every campaign before creative is trafficked.
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Big-screen video

Connected TV

Prepare a broadcast-quality master. The final bitrate and delivery method depend on the publisher, DSP, and inventory source selected for the campaign.

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Duration

15 or 30 seconds
Runtime must be exact.

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Video Master

MP4 · H.264
1920 × 1080, 16:9, progressive scan.

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Video Bitrate

Supply a high-quality master. The final accepted range is confirmed for the selected media environment.

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Audio

AAC stereo
48 kHz sample rate; 192 kbps or greater preferred.

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File Size

Up to 250 MB. Efficiently compressed files are preferred when image quality is preserved.

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Delivery

Uploaded video file or VAST tag, according to campaign setup and inventory requirements.

Important: VAST is an ad-delivery tag—not a video file format. Brick & Beacon will confirm whether a hosted file or VAST tag is required.
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Digital video

Online Video

Use high-resolution source material and keep essential text, logos, and calls to action within a safe viewing area.

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Preferred Format

MP4 · H.264
MOV or WEBM may be accepted when the platform supports them.

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File Size

Maximum 200 MB.

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Video Bitrate

2,500 kbps minimum, with higher-quality masters preferred.

16:9

Widescreen

1920 × 1080 preferred
640 × 360 minimum.

4:3

Standard

640 × 480 preferred
480 × 360 minimum.

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Audio

AAC or MP3; 44.1 or 48 kHz. Avoid clipping and excessive compression.

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03

Responsive reach

Display Ads

Supply a coordinated set of common banner sizes so the campaign can reach audiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile placements.

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File Format

JPEG, PNG, or GIF
Third-party ad tags may be accepted with prior approval.

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File Weight

150 KB or smaller per static or animated asset unless otherwise confirmed.

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Animation

Keep animation concise—generally 15 seconds or less. Looping rules vary by publisher.

Core display sizes

300 × 250Medium Rectangle
336 × 280Large Rectangle
728 × 90Leaderboard
160 × 600Wide Skyscraper
300 × 600Half Page
320 × 50Mobile Leaderboard
320 × 100Large Mobile Banner
970 × 250Billboard

Tablet and full-screen formats

768 × 1024Tablet Portrait / Interstitial
1024 × 768Tablet Landscape / Interstitial
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Sound-led storytelling

Streaming Audio

Deliver clean, professionally mixed audio with an exact runtime and enough headroom to avoid distortion after platform processing.

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Duration

15, 30, or 60 seconds
Exact runtime required.

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File Format

MP3, M4A, or WAV
Uncompressed master preferred when available.

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Bitrate

160 kbps minimum
Higher-quality masters may be requested.

Production tip: Include a clear brand mention and call to action. Music and voice-over rights must be cleared before submission.
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Place-based media

Digital Out-of-Home

DOOH specifications vary significantly by screen and venue. Use these common formats for planning; final pixel dimensions will be confirmed against the selected inventory.

Common planning dimensions

1920 × 1080Landscape Video
1080 × 1920Portrait Display
1280 × 720HD Landscape
1024 × 768Standard Landscape
840 × 400Wide Display
576 × 288Compact Display
384 × 128Ultra-Wide Display
300 × 250Small-Format Screen

Typical formats by environment

EnvironmentCommon video formatsCommon display formats
Billboard1920 × 1080Inventory-specific
Elevator1920 × 1080Inventory-specific
Kiosk1920 × 1080, 1080 × 1920, 576 × 2881080 × 1920, 840 × 400
Point of Sale1920 × 10801280 × 800
Transit Shelter1080 × 1920, 1920 × 10801080 × 1920, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 768
Screen / TV Monitor1920 × 1080, 1080 × 1920Inventory-specific
Spectacular1920 × 1080, 1280 × 7201080 × 1920, 1920 × 1080, 1024 × 576
Cinema1920 × 1080, 3840 × 2160Venue-specific
Why final confirmation matters: DOOH includes hundreds of screen configurations. Brick & Beacon will provide the exact production template for every selected placement.
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