SEC Banner
ESPN (INTL)
Overview
The Banner is a standard ad unit that appears prominently just under the site navigation, or within the content space.
- The Banner space may contain video (3P serving), HTML5 animation, and static images.
- Multiple Banner sizes are accepted for SEC Network.
Available to Serve to These ESPN Properties:
Demos
Technical Specifications
| Banner Option 1 | Banner Option 2 | Banner Option 3 | Banner Option 4 | |
| Dimensions | 924x50 | 728x90 | 970x66 | 1280x100 |
| File Weight | <200k | <200k | <200k | <250k |
| File Type | JPG, GIF, PNG, HTML5 | JPG, GIF, PNG, HTML5 | JPG, GIF, PNG, HTML5 | JPG, GIF, PNG, HTML5 |
| Third-Party Serving | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-Party Tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video (Optional) |
Auto-Start:
No video allowed User-Initiated: <10MB; no duration limit; must open in native player |
Auto-Start:
No video allowed User-Initiated: <10MB; no duration limit; must open in native player |
Auto-Start:
No video allowed User-Initiated: <10MB; no duration limit; must open in native player |
Auto-Start:
No video allowed User-Initiated: <10MB; no duration limit; must open in native player |
Animation/Ad Behavior
- Total animation time may not exceed 20 seconds.
- No more than three loops of animation are allowed within the 20s limit.
Capping
No capping restrictions.
Video
- Creative with in-banner video must be third-party served.
- User-initiated video must not exceed 10MB.
- Video files must include "Play", "Pause", and "Mute" functions at minimum.
- Audio must be user-initiated only on click.
Third-Party Tag
In-house or approved third-party vendor.
Submission Deadline
Please allow five business days for testing and approval.
HTTPS Compatibility
- All creative, including third-party tags and third-party tracking tags, must use secure protocol (HTTPS).
- Any creative that is not fully secure will be sent back for revisions.
Additional Info
Billing may vary for the four Banner options. Please consult with your Account Manager for details.
For advertising inquiries specific to SEC Network, please contact:
Patrick Kneeland
404-799-4920
Patrick.S.Kneeland@espn.com
404-799-4920
Patrick.S.Kneeland@espn.com
Christina Manning
404-799-4930
Christina.Manning@espn.com
404-799-4930
Christina.Manning@espn.com
HTML5 Requirements
- HTML5 creative may be first-party served or third-party served from an approved third-party vendor.
- HTML5 creative served first-party by ESPN must adhere to the following:
- - Must use a single click-through URL
- - Cannot include in-banner video
- - Cannot include interactive features such as photo galleries or mouse-over effects
- HTML5 creative served via an approved third-party must delivered via javascript or iframe tag. Raw files will not be accepted.
- The file weight above applies to all HTML5 files and assets including images, HTML/JS/CSS files, custom fonts, or other assets.
- HTML5 creative requires a minimum lead time of five business days for testing and approval.
- See our HTML5 Guidelines page for more details.