Which file formats does SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads accept?

SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads accepts MP3 and WAV files.

What codec should SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads ads use?

Encode SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads with MP3 / PCM.

What companion banner is required for SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads?

SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads requires a companion display banner at 1080×1080 pixels, delivered as JPG or PNG, under 0.2 MB.

What is the SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads ad format?

SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads is a audio ad format that runs in the Pandora / SoundCloud / SiriusXM Streaming placement on SiriusXM. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from SiriusXM's official ad documentation.

Where does SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads appear on SiriusXM?

SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads ads appear in the Pandora / SoundCloud / SiriusXM Streaming placement on SiriusXM.

How does SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads compare to other SiriusXM ad formats?

SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads differs from other SiriusXM placements in its dimensions. Compare side-by-side from the SiriusXM publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads documentation?

The official source for SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads requirements is https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/streaming-ads, linked from this page.

Are these SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads specs kept up to date?

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

SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads ad specs

SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads ads are audio files, delivered as MP3 or WAV. They run in the Pandora / SoundCloud / SiriusXM Streaming placement on SiriusXM. Master audio at MP3 / PCM and 320 kbps for consistent loudness. A companion display banner is also required at 1080×1080 px, in JPG or PNG format, under 0.2 MB.

File types: MP3, WAV
Audio codec: MP3 / PCM
Companion banner: 1080×1080 px

Visual specifications

Orientation	any
File types	MP3, WAV

Video & audio

Audio codec	MP3 / PCM
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Audio bitrate	320 kbps
Sample rate	44100 Hz
Bit depth	16-bit
Peak level	-5 dBFS

Companion banner

Dimensions	1080 × 1080 px
File types	JPG, PNG
Max file size	0.2 MB

Notes & source

Pairs streaming audio spots (commonly :15 / :30) with audio companion canvases on each platform. Per the official SiriusXM /enhance-the-audio-experience-with-display-ads page, the mobile audio tile is a 1:1 responsive unit (any size from 600x600 minimum through 1080x1080 maximum, ≤200 KB JPG/PNG, site-served, no animation), plus an optional 300x250 display companion (≤200 KB JPG/PNG/GIF). Audio masters follow the SiriusXM audio-spot delivery spec (MP3 or 16-bit WAV @ ≥320kbps / 44.1kHz, limiter out ceiling -5 dB / -8 dB mono). Contact SiriusXM Media for the latest platform-specific cuts.

Official source: https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/streaming-ads

Frequently asked questions

Which file formats does SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads accept?: SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads accepts MP3 and WAV files.
What codec should SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads ads use?: Encode SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads with MP3 / PCM.
What companion banner is required for SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads?: SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads requires a companion display banner at 1080×1080 pixels, delivered as JPG or PNG, under 0.2 MB.
What is the SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads ad format?: SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads is a audio ad format that runs in the Pandora / SoundCloud / SiriusXM Streaming placement on SiriusXM. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from SiriusXM's official ad documentation.
Where does SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads appear on SiriusXM?: SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads ads appear in the Pandora / SoundCloud / SiriusXM Streaming placement on SiriusXM.
How does SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads compare to other SiriusXM ad formats?: SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads differs from other SiriusXM placements in its dimensions. Compare side-by-side from the SiriusXM publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads documentation?: The official source for SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads requirements is https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/streaming-ads, linked from this page.
Are these SiriusXM Streaming Audio Ads specs kept up to date?: Yes — every spec entry references SiriusXM's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.