A banner template for the Sidebar format, that allows for the easy creation of a simple Sidebar creative, using just a video. If using the “Cover” scaling mode, be advised that the sides of your video may appear cropped on some screens, so keep key elements towards the center of the asset. Alternatively you can use our Video with Overlays template to add responsively positioned overlays on top of a video.
Examples
Format Specs
1080x1920 (9:16) video (MP4, max 3.5mb, Optimised for web)
Format description and guidance
To create a Video Sidebar, create a new Sidebar, and then select “Video” as the Banner type. Set your landing page as the Click URL, and upload your Video.
To ensure correct scaling of videos with this format, set Video Sizing to “Letterbox”, and set Video Alignment to “Center”.
Additional options allow for audio to be enabled (via a mute/unmute button), a background to be configured (for when the video doesn’t completely fill the screen), and it is strongly recommended to include a static endframe to safeguard against suspended auto-play. Read more about endframes here and ensure your ad never appears blank!
Max total file weight
1MB recommended, (max 3.5MB)
For best performance, all assets should be compressed and optimized to the lowest possible file weight.