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Digital Ad Specs


AARP Media Advertising Network offers a full range of online display ad formats across all screens: desktop, mobile, and tablet. Check this site often for the latest specifications, guidelines, and available formats. All ads must comply with and meet AARPʼs Advertising Policies, Digital Advertising Guidelines, and be SSL Compliant.

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  • Facebook Standard Ad


    What is it:

    Single Image or Video standard ad. May run up to 3 ads simultaneously.

    Details

    Ad Components1) Text
    2) Image or Video
    3) Destination URL


    Text Specifications

    Primary Text (1)

    • Sentence text followed by #ad per Ad Policy.
    • Recommended text length: 125 characters max with spaces.
    • Text in your ad may be truncated.

    Headline (1)

    • Recommended text length: 27 characters max with spaces.

    Description (1, optional)

    • Recommended text length: 30 characters max with spaces.
    • May not appear in all placements.

    Display URL (1, optional)

    This is the URL that will be shown to people who see the ad.

    Will automatically populate from Destination URL if a DISPLAY URL is not submitted.

    Call to Action Button (1)

    No Button, Learn More, Order Now, Get Access, Get Promotions, Get Quote, Apply Now, Listen Now, Book Now, Contact Us, Donate Now, Download, Get Offer, Get Showtimes, Get Updates, Send Message, Request Time, See Menu, Shop Now, Sign Up, Subscribe, Watch More

    If not specified, publisher will select the most appropriate button type.

    Image and Video Specifications

    ImageClick here for complete specs
    VideoClick here for complete specs
    4:5 ratio (1080 x 1350) or 1:1 ratio (1080 x 1080) recommended for single-image and video ads.

    Details

    3rd Party Tracking

    • Click tags with tracking codes are allowed.
    • Impression tags not allowed per Facebook policy regarding use with custom audience lists.