Video Web Ads Guide

What are Video Web Ads

There are two types of Video Web Ads: in-stream and out-stream. 

  • In-stream video ads play within video-based content, such as Dailymotion. Ads pop-up pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll. 
  • Out-stream video ads appear within non-video-based editorial content. Outstream video ads appear outside of any streaming content, similar to standard display ads.

In-Stream Video Ad

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Out-Stream Video Ad

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You can use video ads throughout your entire customer journey to:

  • Reconnect with current and potential customers by adding RollWorks Video Ads to your retargeting campaigns.
  • Connect with new audiences by adding RollWorks Video Ads to your Brand Awareness campaigns.
  • Deepen connections with increased brand awareness and understanding of your products.

 

What sizes are supported for Video Ads

Placement Size
Desktop, Mobile (phone/tablet) 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Desktop, Mobile (phone/tablet) 1:1 Aspect Ratio

Mobile ad sizes

Please know that the possibility of showing a certain ad size on mobile depends on the publisher. Some publishers may allow certain sizes on mobile and others don't.

 

Video Ads Specifications

Field Ad Copy Specs
Supported File Types & Codecs
  • MP4 (recommended)
  • MOV
  • H.264 Video Codec is required.
Maximum File Size
  • Limited to 1GB
Destination URL 
  • Up to 1,024 characters, no redirecting URLs
  • URLs can't direct to a payment processor (for example PayPal)
  • URLs can't direct to a video (for example a video on a site like Dailymotion or NBC.com)
  • Macros are permitted.
  • Includes your UTM Parameters.
Recommended Length
  • <30 seconds
Minimum Length
  • 1 second
Maximum Length
  • 30 minutes
(Video) Pixel Aspect Ratio
  • 1:1 (or 1)
Video Sound
  • Supported and recommended.
Thumbnail
  • Defaults to the first frame.
  • You can select the thumbnail by choosing from frames in the ad while uploading the file.
  • Once the ad is uploaded you will not be able to edit the thumbnail.
Autoplay
  • For in-stream placements, autoplay is automatically enabled.
  • For out-stream placements, autoplay is enabled when the user scrolls over the ad.

 

Additional Web Ads Limitations

  • Symbol characters such as @ > # $ % ^ & () < are not permitted in your text.
  • Video Assets will need to be hosted in RollWorks RollWorks and can’t be served from a Third-Party Ad tag manager.

 

How do I upload my Video Web Ads

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  • Click Browse to select a properly sized ad.
  • Enter the Ad fields below and click Upload.
      • Name
      • Destination URL
  • Once your Ads are approved, you can use them for your Facebook and Instagram campaigns in RollWorks.

 

How do I troubleshoot my Video Web Ads

There are a couple of items that you can check if you are experiencing issues with your Video Web Ads ads:

  • Use this tool to verify if your Video Web Ad meets our requirements.
  • Make sure that your logo is on the creative image.
  • The landing page must include a link to the homepage and/or site privacy policy.
  • The destination URL should not redirect to a different website or redirect to a video, for example, a video on sites like Dailymotion.
  • Review our Advertising Policies Guidelines to learn how you can make sure your ads and site are compliant.
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