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YouTube Skippable
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Short ad format that can be skipped. Skippable
video ads play before or during a YouTube video for 5 seconds, at which point the 'Skip Ad' button appears.
Maximise reach (some users may only be served skippable ads)
Suitable for brand storytelling, ads can run for up to six minutes
Users prefer to have the choice to skip ads
Technical Specifications
Market Availability
Global
Device Availability
Desktop, Mobile, Tablet, CTV
Dimensions (WxH)
Recommended video spec: 1080p full HD - 1920x1080
Accepted ad formats
Client's YouTube Video URL
VAST 3.0 tag for Skippable
VPAID is not allowed on YouTube
MP4, MOV
Aspect Ratios: 16:9 (horizontal), 1:1 (square), 9:16 (vertical)
BBC approved 3rd party vendors
3rd party vendor must be on BBC's approved vendor list
3rd party ad serving creatives
VAST 3.0 for skippable
3rd party tracking
Thumbnails
Resolution: 1280 x 720px
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Format: .JPG, .GIF or .PNG
File size: <2MB for videos; <10MB for podcasts
Companion Banner
Dimensions: 300 x 60
Format: .JPG, .GIF or .PNG
File size: 150KB max
Video duration
Skippable (480x361):
Ads can be 12-seconds (min) to 6-minutes (max)
See here for Video Guidelines and more about video ad specs
Max file size
≤256 GB
YouTube technical specs
Audio guidelines
Sound should play automatically
Additional Resources
Ad Submission Deadline
5 working days
Detailed Info
Platform
Youtube
Device
CTV, Desktop Web, Mobile App, Mobile Web, Tablet App, Tablet Web
Targeting
Age, Device, Gender, Geo
Deal Type
100% SOV (excl. News), Direct IO, PG
Ad Format
480x361v (max 6 minutes)