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Targeted Ads
Audio
:30 or :60 second ad spots within contextually relevant content.
Tap into the world’s leading producer of audio content and align your brand with contextually relevant podcasts. With our robust targeting options, your ad creative can reach target audiences through pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll placements.
Detailed Info
Platform
Audio
Device
Desktop Web, Mobile App, Mobile Web, Tablet App, Tablet Web
Targeting
Contextual, Geo, Interests
Ad Format
:15 - :60s
Technical Specifications
Market Availability
All markets except UK
Device Availability
Desktop, Tablet & Mobile
Acceptable ad formats
Audio File – MP3, VAST 3.0 & 4.0
BBC approved third party vendor list
2-week testing period.
Discrepancy between third party ad server must be below 10% for approval.
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Third party ad serving creatives
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Third party tracking
3rd party impressions tracking is permitted, see vendor list above
Custom ad creation requirements
For Audio Creation:
Script
Desired Voice [in voice of BBC, specific accent]
More guidance available on request
Attribution guidelines
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Audio file guidelines
To provide 15 – 90 second audio file in MP3 (at least 192kbps) 44-100 kHz.
Allowed dB levels: Min -9bB / Max –6dB (50% of maximum output).
Creatives longer than 60 seconds require additional BBC approval.
VAST tag guidelines
VAST 3.0 and 4.0 accepted
Ad submission deadline
5 working days before campaign launch