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  • CTV

Vevo Skippable Pre-roll ad specs

Vevo Skippable Pre-roll ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, up to 10 MB per file. They run in the Vevo music videos on CTV, desktop and mobile · Skippable pre-roll (skip after 5 seconds) placement on Vevo.

  • 16:9
  • 10 MB
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Aspect ratios
16:9
Max file size
10 MB

Notes & source

  • Viewers can skip after 5 seconds
  • The impression counts at the start whether or not they skip
  • The region table gives 16–30 seconds in the US and Canada (21–31 in Europe; not offered in Latin America), but the skippable section says any length is accepted
  • Vevo suggests 15–20 seconds for awareness or action and 2–3 minutes for consideration
  • Site-served files follow the pre-roll file spec
  • a VAST tag must be VAST 3.0 with the skip event and skipOffset set to 00:00:05
  • Up to 10 MB per media file rendition

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Frequently asked questions

What aspect ratio does Vevo Skippable Pre-roll use?

Vevo Skippable Pre-roll uses 16:9.

What is the maximum file size for Vevo Skippable Pre-roll?

Files for Vevo Skippable Pre-roll can be up to 10 MB.

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