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970x66Home Page Headline Show Details
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With over 15 million unique visitors to AutoTrader.com every month, customers’ advertising will be seen by one of the largest audiences of in-market shoppers anywhere. This placement is one of the most prominent ads on our entire site with an interactive user expansion to 970x 418px.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: Expanded State: 970x418 (Height may be less than 418)
Initial retracted State: 970x66 (Height may be less than 66)File Size: 60k initial load max, 1mb subsequent load max
Base Ad: Alt image GIF/JPG=20k, Initial flash= 40k, Rich Flash=60K, Max FPS=24,Total size= 100K (w/o video)2.2megs (w/ video)
Expanded Panel: Max File Weight=60k (w/o video), 2.2megs (w/ video), Max # of panels=4Video/Audio: True Streaming; Progressive download ; click only
Length: 30 seconds max following user-initiated expansion of ad
User initiated expansion of panel 30 second video
File Size: 2.2megs
Audio is user-Initiated Only
Permitted in expanded state.
Duration 15 seconds (w/o video), 30 seconds (w/ video)Frame Labels: prompt= Ad reaches min height (66) the playback head displays label Must contain the collapsed 970x66 portion of the ad expanding=During expansion downward, playback head displays label Must contain static imagery when ad expands animate=Expanding completed at max height (418) playback head displays label. Must contain all animation. Other: Expansion: user initiated on click only; auto expansion is not permitted. Ad format must push down site content.
Duration: if no action occurs within 30 seconds the expanded panel will auto-collapse to the 970 x 66 initial state.
Click open/click close: creative can be set to expand with user click; panel retracts when user clicks a clearly marked close button
Clearly defined Expand & Close click button
Close button required in top right corner, bold 11 px font, 4 px padding
Mouse over is not permitted to activate expansion
Retract on user close button click
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970x418Homepage Marquee Show Details
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With over 15 million unique visitors to AutoTrader.com every month, customers’ advertising will be seen by one of the largest audiences of in-market shoppers anywhere. This placement can be seen by users as they first arrive at AutoTrader.com and auto-expands to 970x 418px to share your brand’s message.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: Expanded State: 970x418 (Height may be less than 418
Initial retracted State: 970x66 (Height may be less than 66)File Size: 60k initial load max, 110k subsequent load max
Base Ad: Alt image GIF/JPG=20k, Initial flash= 40k,
Rich Flash=60K, Max FPS=24,Total size= 100K (w/o video) 2.2megs (w/ video)
Expanded Panel: Max File Weight=60k (w/o video), 2.2megs (w/ video), Max # of panels=4Video/Audio: True Streaming; Progressive download ; click only
Length: 7 seconds max (initial impression)
User initiated expansion of panel 30 second video
File Size: 2.2megs
Audio is user-Initiated Only
Animation: Permitted in expanded state.
Duration 15 seconds (w/o video), 30 seconds (w/ video)Frame Labels: prompt= Ad reaches min height (66) the playback head displays label
Must contain the collapsed 970x66 portion of the ad
expanding=During expansion downward, playback head displays label
Must contain static imagery when ad expands
animate=Expanding completed at max height (418) playback head displays label. Must contain all animation.Other: Expanded state frequency capped at 1 per user, per day. Subsequent views at retracted state. User initiated click subsequent expansions. Ad format must push down site content.
Duration: 7 seconds or less on frequency capped auto expand
30 seconds max for subsequent user initiated expansions
Clearly defined Expand & Close click button
Close button required in top right corner, bold 11 px font, 4 px padding
Mouse over is not permitted to activate expansion
Retract on user close button click OR after 7 seconds of no interaction
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300x250(Medium Rectangle) Tier 1 Home Page Sponsorship Show Details
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With over 15 million unique visitors to AutoTrader.com every month, customers’ advertising will be seen by one of the largest audiences of in- market shoppers anywhere.
This is the most visible and high impact advertising placement on our entire site and will provide maximum brand exposure.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 300 x 250 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion not permittedContent & Messaging: New Model focus Video Enabled: Available on click only. Audio Enabled: Available on click only.
Audio defaults to “off”. 30 seconds Maximum lengthAnimation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines -
180x150(Rectangle) Tier 1 Home Page Sponsorship Show Details
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With over 15 million unique visitors to AutoTrader.com every month, customers’ advertising will be seen by one of the largest audiences of in- market shoppers anywhere.
This is the most visible and high impact advertising placement on our entire site and will provide maximum brand exposure.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 180 x 150 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion NOT permitted
Alt Image Max File Size: 20kContent & Messaging: New Model focus Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: No -
300x58Tier 1 Home Page Sponsorship Show Details
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With over 15 million unique visitors to AutoTrader.com every month, customers’ advertising will be seen by one of the largest audiences of in- market shoppers anywhere.
This is the most visible and high impact advertising placement on our entire site and will provide maximum brand exposure.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 300 x 58 (Custom Text Links) General Guidelines: Maximum of 2 links per campaign
45 characters maximum per link
Text and click tracking provided by advertiser
All tags are not acceptedContent & Messaging: New Model focus Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: No -
300x100(3:1 Rectangle) Tier 2 Home Page Sponsorship Show Details
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Very few consumers truly understand the merits of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.
The Certified Sponsorship provides advertisers with the opportunity to educate shoppers and increase their awareness about Certified programs.
This package will allow the OEM to advertise incentives or promotions and increase consideration of their Certified Pre-Owned inventory.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 300 x 100 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted
Full Expanded WxH: 300 x 250
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60kContent & Messaging: New Car; New Model focus Video Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
30 seconds Maximum lengthAudio Enabled: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines -
300x100(3:1 Rectangle) Home Page Certified Sponsorship Show Details
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Very few consumers truly understand the merits of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.
The Certified Sponsorship provides advertisers with the opportunity to educate shoppers and increase their awareness about Certified programs.
This package will allow the OEM to advertise incentives or promotions and increase consideration of their Certified Pre-Owned inventory.
Advertiser: Certified Pre-Owned Ad Size: 300 x 100 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted
Full Expanded WxH: 300 x 250
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60kContent & Messaging: Certified Video Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
30 seconds Maximum lengthAnimation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines
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Find-Your-Car
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750x305Search In Progress, Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The search in progress placement provides the ultimate in awareness opportunities. With no other distractions, you have the shoppers full attention and focus.
Advertiser: Tier 1 – CPO Ad Size: 750 x 305 (Custom) General Guidelines: Maximum file size: 100k
Expansion NOT permitted
Files accepted: jpg, png, gif, psd, tif, eps, aiContent & Messaging: No conquest messaging or imagery permitted — cannot mention another brand or competing model information Video Enabled: Not permitted Audio Enabled: Not permitted Animation: Not permitted Rich Media Enabled: Not permitted Other Information: Final creative must be approved by Product Management prior to launch -
300x250(Medium Rectangle) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Find-Your-Car ad placements provide advertising exposure in the highly trafficked search path, where in-market shoppers are searching for specific makes and models. It gives advertisers the opportunity to build brand awareness and influence shoppers.
You can now drive home DMA and model level messaging before the shopper moves into their search results with the 300x250 Search Form Lower Ad.
Advertiser: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Ad Size: 300x250 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted: Left
Full Expanded WxH: 560 x 300
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60kContent & Messaging: New, Used, or Certified Video Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
30 seconds Maximum lengthAnimation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines Other Information: Opportunities may exist to target regionally -
300x175Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Search Form Sponsorship allows advertisers to reach shoppers in the Find- Your-Car path as they narrow their search. It gives advertisers the opportunity to educate shoppers on multiple makes and models by providing them with contextual messaging in a custom ad format.
Advertiser: Tier 1 or Tier 2 Ad Size: 300 x 175 (Custom) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion NOT permitted
Max File Size: 20k
Images: OEM Logo only;
Border required; No vehicle or other images permitted;
Contextual look & feel
Maximum number of text links: 20
Text link character limit: 30Content & Messaging: New, Used, or Certified Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: No Other Information: Opportunities may exist to target regionally.
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300x600Half Page Show Details
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Showcase your brand at the user’s point-of-entry into the search process. Dominate the search form with the most prominent message on the page.
Large ad footprint offers more branding and messaging.
Standard IAB size allows you to utilize existing creative with your own tags.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 300 x 600 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k Content & Messaging: New, Used, or Certified Video Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
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225x177(Spotlight Base) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Tier 2 Spotlight is a custom integrated placement prominently located above the search results. It gives advertisers the opportunity to promote actionable messaging and influence shoppers.
There are Spotlight Base, Plus and Max options available to meet campaign objectives. The Spotlight Base Option includes one link and one image.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 225 x 177 (Custom) General Guidelines: Maximum file size: 20k
Expansion NOT permittedFile Format: FLA, GIF, JPG If using FLA, a JPG/GIF backup is required
Flash Files: Actionscript clicktag variable required; lowercase “clicktag”; see guidelines for more details on flash.Shape: White round corner box; 5px rounded corners; negative space, #ebebeb grey, (background in corners) 5px all inner margins Thumbnail: 120 x 90; vehicle image on white background or vehicle image with photographic background. Header Message: Header - Bold 12pt Arial Sub-header – Bold 10pt Arial Color – #505fbb (standard link color) Max Text Area – 213 px wide single-line Y/M/M Marketing Secondary Message: Bold 12pt Arial #333333 Association/DBA Name: 9pt Arial #666666 Call to Action: 10pt Arial #505fbb (standard link color) Disclaimer (optional): User-initiated by mouse- on/mouse-off and/or click- on/click-off scroll boxes may be used. The action that causes the disclaimer to display must also cause the disclaimer to retract; no character limit. Disclaimer Action: 10pt Arial #505fbb OEM/OEMAA Logo: Use logo graphic upon request. Clearance space of 3px around logo graphic Content & Messaging: Tier 2 incentives Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: No Other Information: Flash .FLA & Photoshop .PSD template available on request. -
225x177(Spotlight Plus) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Tier 2 Spotlight is a custom integrated placement prominently located above the search results. It gives advertisers the opportunity to promote actionable messaging and influence shoppers.
There are Spotlight Base, Plus and Max options available to meet campaign objectives. The Spotlight - Plus Option includes two links and a larger image than the Spotlight Base Option.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 225 x 177 (Custom) General Guidelines: Maximum file size: 25k
Expansion NOT permittedFile Format: FLA, GIF, JPG
If using FLA, a JPG/GIF backup is required
Flash Files: Actionscript clicktag variable required; lowercase “clicktag”; see guidelines for more details on flash.Shape: White round corner box; 5px rounded corners; negative space, #ebebeb grey, (background in corners) 5px all inner margins Thumbnail: 221 x 100; vehicle image on white background or vehicle image with photographic background. Header Message: Header - Bold 12pt Arial (Can be reduced to 10pt font if needed) Color – #505fbb (standard link color) Max Text Area – 213 px wide single-line Y/M/M Marketing Secondary Message: Header - Bold 12pt Arial Body – Bold 10pt Arial #333333 Association/DBA Name: 9pt Arial #666666 Call to Action: 11pt Arial #505fbb (standard link color) Disclaimer (optional): User-initiated by mouse-on/mouse-off and/or click-on/click-off scroll boxes may be used. The action that causes the disclaimer to display must also cause the disclaimer to retract; no character limit. Disclaimer Action: 10pt Arial #505fbb OEM/OEMAA Logo: Use logo graphic upon request. Clearance space of 3px around logo graphic Content & Messaging: Tier 2 incentives Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: No Other Information: Flash .FLA & Photoshop .PSD template available on request. -
225x177(Spotlight Max) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Tier 2 Spotlight is a custom integrated placement prominently located above the search results. It gives advertisers the opportunity to promote actionable messaging and influence shoppers.
There are Spotlight Base, Plus and Max options available to meet campaign objectives. The Spotlight Max Option may have up to 3 specific calls-to-action corresponding to content that is viewable in the expanded state. (e.g. “video”, “photos”, “offer details”)
The expanded state is the same as the Tier 2 Nanosite displayed as a 728 x315.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 225 x 177 (Custom) General Guidelines: Maximum file size: Pointroll provides
Expansion permittedFile Format: FLA, GIF, JPG
If using FLA, a JPG/GIF backup is required
Flash Files: Actionscript clicktag variable required; lowercase “clicktag”; see guidelines for more details on flash.Shape: White round corner box; 5px rounded corners; negative space, #ebebeb grey, (background in corners) 5px all inner margins Thumbnail: 223 x 128; vehicle image on white background or vehicle image with photographic background. Header Message: Header - Bold 12pt Arial (Can be reduced to 10pt font if needed) Color – #505fbb (standard link color) Max Text Area – 215 px wide single-line Y/M/M Marketing Secondary Message: Header - Bold 12pt Arial Body – Bold 10pt Arial #333333 Max Text Area – 209 x 35 Call to Action: 11pt Arial #505fbb (standard link color) Tabs (up to three): 20 px height Hyperlinks 11pt Arial #505fbb Disclaimer (optional): User-initiated by mouse- on/mouse-off and/or click-on/click-off scroll boxes may be used. The action that causes the disclaimer to display must also cause the disclaimer to retract; no character limit. Disclaimer Action: 10pt Arial #505fbb OEM/OEMAA Logo: Use logo graphic upon request. Clearance space of 3px around logo graphic Content & Messaging: Tier 2 incentives Video Enabled: Yes Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: Yes Other Information: Flash .FLA & Photoshop .PSD template available on request. All creative services are provided by AutoTrader.com and Pointroll Turnaround Time: 20 business days upon receiving assets from creative agency -
728x125(Superliner Base) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Tier 2 Superliner is a custom integrated placement featured within the search results. It gives advertisers the opportunity to promote actionable messaging and influence shoppers.
There are Superliner Base, Plus, and Max options available to meet campaign objectives. The Superliner Base Option includes one link and one image.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 728 x 125 (Custom) General Guidelines: Maximum file size: 25k
Expansion NOT permittedFile Format: FLA, GIF, JPG. If using FLA, JPG/GIF backup required Flash Files: Actionscript clicktag variable required; lowercase “clicktag”; see guidelines for more details on flash. Shape: 728x 125, No stroke/border permitted Vehicle Image: 270 x 125; Vehicle image on white background or vehicle image with photographic background Marketing Message: Header - 16pt Arial Bold Sub-header (optional) 12pt Arial Bold Body Copy – 12pt Arial Max Text Area – 270 x 87 Text Color - #333333 Logo: Max size – 130x107 Association/DBA Name: 10pt Arial #666666 Max text width: 409px Call to Action: 12pt Arial Bold #505fbb (Standard link color); Disclaimer (optional): User-initiated by mouse- on/mouse-off and/or click- on/click-off scroll boxes may be used. The action that causes the disclaimer to display must also cause the disclaimer to retract; no character limit. Disclaimer Action: 10pt Arial, #505fbb Content & Messaging: Tier 2 incentives Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: No Other Information: Flash .FLA & Photoshop .PSD template available on request.
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728x200(Superliner Plus) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Tier 2 Superliner is a custom integrated placement featured within the search results. It gives advertisers the opportunity to promote actionable messaging and influence shoppers.
The Superliner Plus Option features four links and an additional image.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 728 x 200 (Custom) General Guidelines: Maximum file size: 35k
Expansion NOT permittedFile Format: FLA, GIF, JPG. If using FLA, JPG/GIF backup required Flash Files: Actionscript clicktag variable required; lowercase “clicktag”; see guidelines for more details on flash. Shape: 728x200, No stroke/border permitted Vehicle Image: 299 x 190; Vehicle image on white background or vehicle image with photographic background Marketing Message: Header – 20pt Arial Bold Sub-header (optional) 12pt Arial Bold Body Copy – 12pt Arial Max Text Area – 260 x 50 Text Color - #333333 Secondary Graphic: Max size – 150x107 OEM/OEMAA Logo: Max size – 110x65 Association/DBA Name: 10pt Arial #666666 Max text width: 409px Call to Action: 12pt Arial Bold #505fbb (Standard link color); Disclaimer (optional): User-initiated by mouse- on/mouse-off and/or click- on/click-off scroll boxes may be used. The action that causes the disclaimer to display must also cause the disclaimer to retract; no character limit. Disclaimer Action: 10pt Arial, #505fbb Content & Messaging: Tier 2 incentives Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: No Other Information: Flash .FLA & Photoshop .PSD template available on request.
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728x315(Superliner Max) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Tier 2 Superliner is a custom integrated placement featured within the search results. It gives advertisers the opportunity to promote actionable messaging and influence shoppers.
The Superliner Max Option features branding opportunities with your choice of content modules.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 728 x 315 (Custom) General Guidelines: Maximum file size: 40k
Expansion NOT permittedFile Format: FLA, GIF, JPG. If using FLA, JPG/GIF backup required Flash Files: Actionscript clicktag variable required; lowercase “clicktag”; see guidelines for more details on flash. Shape: 728x315, No stroke/border permitted Content Panel: 309 x 315 Always appears on left and may contain 1-3 distinct types of content; Tab height: 30px; Tab width 147px for 2 tabs and 90 px for 3 tabs Marketing Message: Header - 30pt Arial Bold Sub-header - 18pt Arial Bold Secondary Message – 14pt Arial Max Text Area – 379 x 70 Effects can be applied to text to increase contrast Secondary Graphic: Max size – 150x107 OEM Logo: Max size – 110 x 112 Should be placed to lower-right of the Branding / offer panel Association/DBA Name: 10pt Arial #666666 Max text width: 360px Call to Action: 12pt Arial #505fbb (Standard link color) There may be 1-3 specific, distinct calls-to-action. Single call-to-action may be horizontally aligned at designer’s discretion. Buttons should have distinct default and hover states. Max button sizes – 200 x 36 Disclaimer (optional): User-initiated by mouse- on/mouse-off and/or click- on/click-off scroll boxes may be used. The action that causes the disclaimer to display must also cause the disclaimer to retract; no character limit. May appear at top of panel. Do not place near the call-to-action buttons. Disclaimer Action: 9pt Arial, Link Color Content & Messaging: Tier 2 incentives Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: No Rich Media Enabled: Yes Other Information: Creative services are provided by AutoTrader.com and Pointroll; Clients can build Branding Panel. Once panel is in-house, it will take 24 hours max to update unless changes to XML feed are needed Turnaround Time: 20 business days upon receiving assets from creative agency -
728x90(Leaderboard - Inline) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Find-Your-Car ad placements provide advertising exposure in the highly trafficked search path, where in-market shoppers are viewing inventory of specific makes and models. It gives advertisers the opportunity to showcase specific models and influence consideration within search results.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 728 x 90 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted: Pushdown
functionality required (no expanding functionality)
Full Expanded WxH: 728 x 315
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60k
Text Links: 0-3 links;
max 25 charactersContent & Messaging: New, Used, or Certified Video Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
30 seconds Maximum lengthAnimation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines Other Information: Opportunities may exist to target regionally -
160x600(Wide Skyscraper) Find-Your-Car Show Details
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The Tier 2 16 x600 ad placement gives advertisers the opportunity to promote actionable messaging and drive response on a lower funnel page.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 160 x 600 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted: Left
Full Expanded W x H: 460 x 600
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60kContent & Messaging: Tier 2 Incentives Video Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
30 seconds Maximum lengthAnimation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines
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Car Research
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300x250(Medium Rectangle) Car Research Show Details
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This Tier 1 ad placement gives advertisers the opportunity to educate shoppers and promote incentives while shoppers research vehicles on AutoTrader.com.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 300 x 250 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted: Left
Full Expanded WxH: 560 x 300
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60kVideo Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
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300x100(Tier 2) Car Research Show Details
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With over 15 million unique visitors to AutoTrader.com every month, advertising messages are seen by one of the largest audiences of car shoppers anywhere.
This is the most visible and high- impact advertising placement on the site and provides maximum exposure.
Advertiser: Tier 2 Ad Size: 300 x 100 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted
Full Expanded W x H: 300 x 250
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60kContent & Messaging: New Car; New Model focus Video Enabled: Available on click only > Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
30 seconds Maximum lengthAnimation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines -
160x600(Wide Skyscraper) Certified Sponsorship Show Details
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Highlight your incentives and create awareness of your certified programs while shoppers engage with Certified Pre-Owned research and articles on AutoTrader.com.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 160 x 600 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted: Left
Full Expanded WxH: 460 x 600
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60kVideo Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
30 seconds Maximum lengthAnimation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines -
728x90(Leaderboard) Car Research Show Details
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Educate shoppers and increase awareness of your certified programs with this prominent ad placement within the Car Research section.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 728 x 90 (IAB) General Guidelines: Initial download, maximum file size: 40k
Expansion permitted: Down
Full Expanded WxH: 728 x 315
Alt Image Max File Size: 20k
Max # of panels: 5
Max weight per panel: 60kVideo Enabled: Available on click only Audio Enabled: Available on click only
Audio defaults to “off”
30 seconds Maximum lengthAnimation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines
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Innovative Ads
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728x200Research Nanosite Show Details
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The Research Nanosite drives user engagement beyond the click by combining research content with branding opportunity directly within the search results.
Advertiser: Tier 1 or Tier 2 Ad Size: 728x200 General Guidelines: Minimum assets required:
Year, Make & Model
180 x 150 swf, gif or jpg (not an ad tag)
Click through URL for 180 x 150 (click commands may be appended)
Text link copy and click through URL (click commands may be appended)Content & Messaging: New or Certified focus; Tier 2 promotions Video Enabled: No Audio Enabled: No Animation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines Other Information: All creative services are provided by AutoTrader.com through PointRoll.
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728x315Media Nanosite – XL Liner Ad Show Details
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Grab the attention of consumers as they are deep into the shopping process. This dynamic nanosite features engaging multi-media content.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 728x315 General Guidelines: Minimum assets required:
Year, Make & Model
Content Panel
Branding PanelContent Panel: Minimum 1 panel, Maximum 3 panels Option 1: Video – 300 x 250 Video & Player Option 2: Photos – 300 x 170
Thumbnail – 80 x 45 (accepted files: .png, .gif, .jpg)Option 3: Model Features – 325 x 265 Features w/ Scroll Bar Option 4: 360 Spins Video Enabled: Initial video auto play 15 seconds; subsequent video play is user initiated Audio Enabled: Default on with user initiated video Animation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines Other Information: All creative services are provided by AutoTrader.com through PointRoll.
No tags/Agency creative files accepted.
Available for SRP only (M/M/Bodystyle)
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300x600Media Nanosite – XL Skyscraper Show Details
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Grab the attention of consumers as they narrow down their search on AutoTrader.com. This dynamic nanosite features engaging multi-media content.
Advertiser: Tier 1 Ad Size: 300 x 600 General Guidelines: Minimum assets required:
Year, Make & Model
Content Panel
Branding PanelContent Panel: Minimum 1 panel, Maximum 3 panels Option 1: Video – 300 x 250 Video & Player Option 2: Photos – 300 x 170
Thumbnail – 80 x 45 (accepted files: .png, .gif, .jpg)Option 3: Model Features – 325 x 265 Features w/ Scroll Bar Option 4: 360 Spins Video Enabled: Initial video auto play 15 seconds; subsequent video play is user initiated Audio Enabled: Default on with user initiated video Animation: Flash animation limited to 3 loops or 15 seconds Rich Media Enabled: See Guidelines Other Information: All creative services are provided by AutoTrader.com through PointRoll.
No tags/Agency creative files accepted.
Available for SRP only (M/M/Bodystyle)
Creative may not be duplicated within SRPTurnaround Time: 20 business days upon receiving assets from creative agency
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Mobile Platform Solutions
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300x50Mobile Website Show Details
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Target a highly engaged and growing mobile automotive intender audience. Enhance your overall brand presence and influence shoppers with relevant messaging in the fast growing mobile space.
Build awareness of new models, incentives and events and drive in- market shoppers to your own mobile destinations.
Advertiser: Tier 1 — Tier 2 — CPO Ad Size: 300 x 50 General Guidelines: 300 x 50 Static image (<10kb)
or Animated GIF (<15kb)
click tags (href and img tags)
NO script tags permitted
File formats: GIF, JPG, or PNG, SWF
Text link maximum: 24 charactersContent & Messaging: New Car focus Expanded: 300x 300 or 320x 480 – Click to expand (not auto)
30k (no video) 2.2 mgs (with video)
Video: Progressive download upon click, audio
must turn off when banner is tapped-offVideo Enabled: Yes Audio Enabled: Yes Animation: Yes Rich Media Enabled: Yes Other Information: See Guidelines for more details Third-party ad tags accepted by DoubleClick, Atlas, PointRoll, Eyeblaster/MediaMind
Linking URLs must connect to a mobile website specifically optimized for mobile phones
Third-party tracking — Images must be hosted by the agency. Submit “img src” for tagging
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300x50iPhone & Android App Show Details
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Influence shoppers with brand messaging and imagery on AutoTrader.com's new iPhone and Android apps.
Advertiser: Tier 1 — CPO Ad Size: 300 x 50 General Guidelines: Maximum file size: 5k
Only accept standard image and click tags
(href and img tags); NO script tags permitted
File formats: GIF, JPG, or PNG, SWF
Text link maximum: 24 charactersContent & Messaging: New Car focus Expanded: 300x 300 or 320x 480 – Click to expand (not auto)
30k (no video) 2.2 mgs (with video)
Video: Progressive download upon click, audio
must turn off when banner is tapped-offVideo Enabled: Yes Audio Enabled: Yes Animation: Yes Rich Media Enabled: Yes Other Information: See Guidelines for more details Third-party ad tags accepted by DoubleClick, Atlas, PointRoll, Eyeblaster/MediaMind
Linking URLs must connect to a mobile website specifically optimized for mobile phones
Third-party tracking — Images must be hosted by the agency. Submit “img src” for tagging
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