What codec should NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll ads use?

Encode NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll with MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded).

Where does NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll appear on NBCUniversal?

NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll ads appear in the Podcast Pre/Mid-roll placement on NBCUniversal.

How does NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?

NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its dimensions, its 60-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Are these NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll specs kept up to date?

Yes — every spec entry references NBCUniversal's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.

Can I reuse the same creative for other NBCUniversal placements?

Often partially — many NBCUniversal placements share aspect ratios but differ in safe zones, duration, or file size. Always cross-check the target placement's spec page before reusing creative.

NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll ad specs

NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll ads are audio files, up to 60 seconds long. They run in the Podcast Pre/Mid-roll placement on NBCUniversal. Master audio at MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded) for consistent loudness. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in NBCUniversal's ad manager.

Max duration: 60 sec
Audio codec: MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded)
Orientation: Any

Visual specifications

Orientation	any

Video & audio

Max duration	60 sec
Audio codec	MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded)
Audio channels	stereo (2)

Notes & source

Pre-roll 15s / mid-roll 15–60s. Created by NBCU. Client supplies talking points or script. Assets due 5 business days before launch. No file size limit.

Official source: https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/nbcu-podcast-ad-guidelines-specifications

Frequently asked questions

How long can a NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll audio file be?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll audio can run up to 60 seconds.
What codec should NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll ads use?: Encode NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll with MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded).
What is the NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll ad format?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll is a audio ad format that runs in the Podcast Pre/Mid-roll placement on NBCUniversal. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from NBCUniversal's official ad documentation.
Where does NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll appear on NBCUniversal?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll ads appear in the Podcast Pre/Mid-roll placement on NBCUniversal.
How does NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its dimensions, its 60-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll documentation?: The official source for NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll requirements is https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/nbcu-podcast-ad-guidelines-specifications, linked from this page.
Are these NBCUniversal Podcast — Talent-Recorded Pre/Mid-Roll specs kept up to date?: Yes — every spec entry references NBCUniversal's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.
Can I reuse the same creative for other NBCUniversal placements?: Often partially — many NBCUniversal placements share aspect ratios but differ in safe zones, duration, or file size. Always cross-check the target placement's spec page before reusing creative.