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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CREATIVE UNITS

In an effort to maximize the impact of our advertisers' campaigns, we support and encourage a wide range of online advertising media types. TheOilTrader.com ad specifications are constantly updated, maintained and always expanding. Please contact adproduction@TheOilTrader.com with any ad-related questions.

Horizontal Banner
Banner Size* - 545x67
Maximum File Size - 40K
Format - GIF or JPEG format; HTML
Looping** - Animated ad limit is 4

Standard AD
Banner Size* - 120x240
Maximum File Size - 18K
Format - GIF or JPEG format; HTML
Looping** - Animated ad limit is 4

Large AD
Banner Size* - 400x280
Maximum File Size - 22K
Format - GIF, Flash, HTML
Looping** - Animated ad limit is 4



Sponsor AD
Banner Size* - 150x40
Maximum File Size - 8K
Format - Static GIF


*Dimensions in pixels (CASIE and IAB standard sizes).
**Animated GIFs must come to a finite end and cannot loop more than four times.


Ad Acceptance

We accept and reject certain rich media advertisement types on a case-by-case basis.

We are constantly testing new products for advertising use; if you are interested in an advertising technology not listed below please send an e-mail to adproduction@TheOilTrader.com.

Ad Type
TheOilTrader.com Network
3rd Party Serving (Y/N)
Testing Time Required
GIF
A
Y
3 business days
JPEG
A
Y
3 business days
Rich Media
HTML
A
Y
6-10 business days

Flash/Shockwave**
T
Y
6-10 business days

LEGEND
A = Accepted
T = Requires testing and approval, generally accepted
N = Not Accepted


adproduction@TheOilTrader.com


Submitting Materials

All ads submitted via e-mail:
All ads should be received electronically, via email or www address. When sending via e-mail, please specify if the ad has been compressed or encoded in any way (e.g. binex or cpt formats).

Linking URL and Alt Text:
A specific URL link (click-through destination) must be included with every banner. Please also provide alt text if necessary.

Timeframe for placement:
All animated gifs must be received at least 3 business days prior to placement.
Advanced technology or rich media ads require 6-10 business days for testing.
Timeframes subject to change based on any technical difficulties.

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