MSN Skin
Zuletzt aktualisiert - May 07, 2015
Creative Acceptance Policy
All creative must meet the requirements of the MSA Creative Acceptance Policy
The User Experience
The Skin Ad is a static canvas that replaces the background of the page below the navigation bar with seamless
Advertiser branding. The Skin Ad is offered to Microsoft Advertisers via our partnership with leading Rich Media
providers (see list below under Certified Rich Media Vendors).
The Skin Ad is fully visible by default. Upon user initiated collapse, the Skin Ad remains collapsed for the remainder of
the day. The Skin Ad returns to default fully visible mode the next day.
Ad Specifications
Asset Deliverables:
Advertiser must deliver 5 static assets following these requirements to accommodate the different site column views:
Requirements
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836px W (88px max visible Advertiser content in each L and R rail)
754px H (120px visible Advertiser content above page content)
Total 150 KB
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942px W (52px max visible Advertiser content in each L and R rail)
754px H (120px visible Advertiser content above page content)
Total 150 KB
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1152px W (84px max visible Advertiser content in each L and R rail)
754px H (120px visible Advertiser content above page content)
Total 150 KB
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1264px W (64px max visible Advertiser content in each L and R rail)
754px H (120px visible Advertiser content above page content)
Total 150 KB
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1600px W (146px max visible Advertiser content in each L and R rail)
754px H (120px visible Advertiser content above page content)
Total 150 KB
NOTE: To ensure that Advertiser content will appear as intended across the column views, please note that the top
120px area is always visible while the left and right rail areas are not always visible, visibility depends on user browser
window width.
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Max image dimension is 1600W X 754H.
The top 120px of the canvas can be clickable, whereas the right and left rails cannot be clickable.
Brand attributes and brand product shots are allowed in the top 120px area, as well as in the right and left rails
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It is up to the Advertiser to ensure that the creative design elements (such as text) are of sufficient size to be
acceptable when scaled to fit a smaller ad dimension.
On user scroll, the ad should scroll with the page.
Bleeding into content is not allowed.
The Skin must include ‘X Hide Ad’ button in the language the ad will be served allowing the user to hide the
ad unit. By clicking on “X Hide Ad”, the entire Skin ad should hide.
If the user closes the Skin ad, the standard IAB Leave-behind will display an 88x31px “Show Ad” icon in the
language the ad will be served when the Skin Ad is hidden. The width of the Leave -behind may be slightly
larger to accommodate the language characters used.
It’s recommended that the “X Hide Ad” and “Show Ad” buttons have a color background so they are legible
over any page background. It is recommended that the buttons be located right justified to the page content
in the upper 150px ad space so that they always appear regardless of the page column view.
Click destination URL must open in a new browser.
Z-index of <30000 is required so the service bar and mega menu do not drop behind the ad.
Device Information:
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Windows 8 tablets (such as Microsoft Surface devices) support Flash. The resolution of these devices varies,
but should support a full 3-column and 4-column experience in IE.
All iOS devices (iPad or iPhone) DO NOT support Flash; therefore only downlevel images are supported.
Resolution of iOS devices also varies, but should support a full 3-colum or 4-column experience in Safari 7 or
later.
Android devices vary on resolution and capability. These are more closely aligned to the Mobile ecosystem,
and may not support Flash ads. Downlevel image will most likely serve in this scenario.
Note: The above scenarios are device limitations, not site or Vendor limitations.
Other Specifications
MSN Skin Example (Homepage, 4 column view)
MSN Skin Example (Sponsorship, 4 column view)
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MSN Skin Example (Sponsorship, 3.5 column view)
MSN Skin Example (Sponsorship, 3 column view)
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MSN Skin Example (Sponsorship, 2.5 column view)
MSN Skin Example (Sponsorship, 2 column view)
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Certified Rich Media Vendors
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Adform
Admotion
Sizmek
Weborama
Data Reported
3rd party Rich Media partners will typically provide impressions and click-through data, as well as enhanced metrics.
Please consult your Certified Rich Media partner of choice (from the list above) for more details.
Data Collection
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Microsoft permits advertisers to collect user-provided personal information (for example, through web forms
embedded in ads).
Advertisers may be required to modify ad units or provide additional disclosure in order to be acceptable for
advertising on Microsoft sites.
Advertisers wishing to collect personal information within advertisements (according to specifications above)
must follow these guidelines:
o Clearly identify organization
o Provide link to privacy policy (usually adjacent to the web form’s “submit” button)
o Identify purpose for collecting information
Ad Submission Guidelines
All creative must meet the MSA Ad Submission Guidelines
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