We need an animated advertisement for LinekdIn display ads. We are interested in seeing 3 samples from which to choose. Upon winning the bid, we will forward some sample images and copy (but you are free to use other images you may have on file as you see fit). Also, be aware that we are on a QUICK timeline. Optimally, we'd like to get the animation done by the end of this week (Friday). Sample in attached file (on the left). PLEASE PROVIDE A SAMPLE SIMILAR TO OUR REQUEST, IF POSSIBLE, WITH YOUR BID.
Please follow the following specs:
Ad Spec
300x250
Acceptable Art Types:
"GIF/JPG
Flash / Rich Media
3rd Party Served - IFRAME preferred"
Animation Restrictions
30 Seconds
Max Expansion
600 x 250
Expansion Direction
Left
Audio
Click Initiated
Miscellaneous Comments
"*1x1 pixel border required for white or transparant backgrounds only
Subsequent Downloads 1.2 MB Max Polite Download
Creative Submission
All ads, including those running through third party code, must be submitted to LinkedIn for approval
Third party servers should contact LinkedIn at least 1 business day before rotating new ads into an existing ad campaign and provide those news ads for review.
Standard ads - 3 business days
Rich media ads - 5 business days
Premium positions & Sponsorships - 7 business days
Submit all creative to your Account Manager and
Sound -Sound must be click-initiated with clear icon or appropriate text
Flash
18 FPS maximum
All .swf files should be accompanied by .GIF creative
All .swf files must contain the following ActionScript code for a clickable button:
on (release) {
getURL ([login to view URL], ""_blank""); }
Accept Flash 9 Max
Expandable Units
3rd Party Served Only / No Motif Accepted at this Time unless 3rd Party Served
All Expandable Creative Must Be User-Initiated (Either Click-Initiated or Mouse-Over Initiated)
Mouse-Over Area Limited to 1/8 Size of Ad
Must include clear CLOSE X button in at least 10 pt type (single ""X"" not acceptable)
CLOSE X buttons must function as labeled and not link users to a new webiste
Mouse-Over Creative Must Retract On Mouse-Off
Mouse-Over Expansion Should Include Language Specifiying Functionality (e.g. Rollover To Learn More)
Inadmissable Advertising:
Pop-ups and Pop-unders
Ads with non-functioning drop-down menus, radio buttons, and text boxes
Floating Ads or Ads that do not stay within the Ad Space or Expanding Ad space area
Ads that contain fraudulent, deceptive or misleading statements or illustrations.
Attacks of personal nature"
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