Microsoft Invest - Buy an ESPN inventory

To buy OTT inventory serving on ESPN Video On Demand on CTV or ESPN Live Streaming Video (on Desktop, Mobile App, and CTV), you need to:

  1. Make sure your video creatives meet the following requirements:

    • Format: MP4 with AAC audio
    • Bitrate: 14,000 kpbs or higher
    • Frame Rate: >= 29.97 fps or higher
    • VAST Version: 2.0 or higher
    • Creative Size: 1280 x 720 or 1920 x 1080
    • Duration: 15 or 30 seconds
  2. Upload the appropriate video creatives.

    For more information about how to upload video creatives, see Add a Creative and Add Creatives in Bulk.

    Note

    ESPN Live Streaming Video on Desktop, Mobile App and CTV also requires the creative to be non-skippable. For more detailed information, see the creative guidelines on the ESPN website.

OTT Video Creative Specifications