Sponsored Editorial Module
ESPN (INTL)
Overview
The Sponsored Editorial Module is a Premium ad unit that places an advertiser's logo near certain sponsored content.
- Highlight special sponsorship directly in the content feed.
- Runs across all four breakpoints, covering both desktop and mobile users.
Available to Serve to These ESPN Properties:
Example
Technical Specifications
| Profile | XL | L | M | S |
| Dimensions | 112x62 (standard) 224x124 (2x density)* |
112x62 (standard) 224x124 (2x density)* |
112x62 (standard) 224x124 (2x density)* |
112x62 (standard) 224x124 (2x density)* |
| File Weight | <30k (standard) <60k (2x density)* |
<30k (standard) <60k (2x density)* |
<30k (standard) <60k (2x density)* |
<30k (standard) <60k (2x density)* |
| File Type | PNG, JPG, GIF | PNG, JPG, GIF | PNG, JPG, GIF | PNG, JPG, GIF |
| Third-Party Serving | No | No | No | No |
| Third-Party Tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No video allowed | No video allowed | No video allowed | No video allowed |
* Double density creative are highly recommended for all mobile creative to provide image clarity on high-resolution screens. See our guidelines on double density.
Animation/Ad Behavior
No animation allowed for this unit.
Video
Video is not allowed within the Sponsored Editorial Module.
Third-Party Tag
The Sponsored Editorial Module must be served first-party; third-party ad serving is not allowed for this unit.
Submission Deadline
Please allow five business days for testing and approval.
Restrictions
Ad profiles cannot be sold on an individual basis. Creative must be submitted for each profile outlined above (see Additional Info).
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
- "Presented By" text must be included for all Editorial Module placements (see example at top-right of this page).
- For Sponsored Editorial Modules being created in-house, a high-resolution oversized logo/creative must be provided as a layered .eps, .psd, or .ai file 5MB or less.
- The size of the Sponsored Editorial Module will be consistent across all available screen profiles. Placement of the creative may change depending on screen profile and page layout.
