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Online Advertising Specifications:

Leaderboard Large BoxBillboard AdFull BannerVertical Banner (tile) • Spotlight SkyscraperFlash BannerDrinkWine spotlight

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Leaderboard

For the entire WineCountry.com network, WineCountry.com, NapaValley.com, Sonoma.com and any other WineCountry portal sites
  • Banner Dimensions: 728 x 90 pixels
  • Animation: Cannot exceed 8 seconds in length. May not loop more than 3 times.
  • File Size Limit: 30Kb max size   (image files only, no html "forms")
  • Image File Types: GIF, JPEG (for Flash specs, see below)
  • Alt Text: 30 characters or less.
  • Additional Information: Banners cannot mislead the viewer. They may not resemble or mimic Windows/Macintosh/Unix dialogue boxes, error messages, or the like.
  • Please contact your Account Executive or Media Sales Team for pricing and minimum purchase information



 

Large Box

For the entire WineCountry.com network, WineCountry.com, NapaValley.com, Sonoma.com and any other WineCountry portal sites
  • Banner Dimensions: 300 x 250 pixels
  • Animation: Cannot exceed 8 seconds in length. May not loop more than 3 times.
  • File Size Limit: 30Kb max size   (image files only, no html "forms")
  • Image File Types: GIF, JPEG (for Flash specs, see below)
  • Alt Text: 30 characters or less.
  • Additional Information: Banners cannot mislead the viewer. They may not resemble or mimic Windows/Macintosh/Unix dialogue boxes, error messages, or the like.
  • Please contact your Account Executive or Media Sales Team for pricing and minimum purchase information

 

 


 


 

Billboard Ad

  • Banner Dimensions: 600 x 250 pixels pixels
  • Animation: Cannot exceed 5 seconds in length. May not loop more than 3 times.
  • File Size Limit: 50Kb max size   (image files only, no html "forms")
  • Image File Types: GIF, JPEG (for Flash specs, see below)
  • Alt Text: 30 characters or less.
  • Additional Information: Banners cannot mislead the viewer. They may not resemble or mimic Windows/Macintosh/Unix dialogue boxes, error messages, or the like.
  • If submitting a video file, provide file as .mov or .fla and make sure file size is under 5MB.
  • Include "Click Here" or another call to action on Ad.
  • Please contact your Account Executive or Media Sales Team for pricing and minimum purchase information
Associated Landing Page
  • 1 Logo (submit as eps, pdf, psd, or ai)
  • 1 Website Link
  • Business Location (address)
  • Title
  • Subtitle
  • Body: 150 words of text
  • Billboard ad that appears on landing page can be the same as seen on homepage or a new one (same specs apply).



 

Full Banner

For the entire WineCountry.com network, WineCountry.com, NapaValley.com, Sonoma.com and any other WineCountry portal sites
  • Banner Dimensions: 468 x 60 pixels
  • Animation: Cannot exceed 8 seconds in length. May not loop more than 3 times.
  • File Size Limit: 15Kb max size   (image files only, no html "forms")
  • Image File Types: GIF, JPEG (for Flash specs, see below)
  • Alt Text: 30 characters or less.
  • Additional Information: Banners cannot mislead the viewer. They may not resemble or mimic Windows/Macintosh/Unix dialogue boxes, error messages, or the like.
  • Please contact your Account Executive or Media Sales Team for pricing and minimum purchase information


Sample Full Banner

 


 

Vertical Banner (aka: "Tile")

For the entire WineCountry.com network, WineCountry.com, NapaValley.com, Sonoma.com and any other WineCountry portal sites
  • Banner Dimensions: 120 x 240 pixels
  • Animation: Cannot exceed 8 seconds in length. May not loop more than 3 times.
  • File Size Limit: 15Kb max size
       (image files only, no html "forms")
  • Image File Types: GIF, JPEG (for Flash specs, see below)
  • Alt Text: 30 characters or less.
  • Additional Information: Banners cannot mislead the viewer. They may not resemble or mimic Windows/Macintosh/Unix dialogue boxes, error messages, or the like.
  • Please contact your Account Executive or Media Sales Team for pricing and minimum purchase information

 

 

Spotlight

For the entire WineCountry.com network, WineCountry.com, NapaValley.com, Sonoma.com and any other WineCountry portal sites
  • Image size (max): 125 x 175 pixels
  • Image File Size Limit: 15Kb max size (jpg or gif format)
  • Header - 5 words (40 characters or less - includes spaces).
  • Text Content: Up to 60 words arranged in one paragraph.
  • One links maximum per Spotlight.
  • One Email address.
  • No bold or colored text.
  • Text in paragraph form only. No bullet lists, no bolding.
  • We reserve the right to edit submissions to conform to specifications.
  • Additional Information: Banners cannot mislead the viewer. They may not resemble or mimic Windows/Macintosh/Unix dialogue boxes, error messages, or the like.
  • Available ONLY to Featured Advertisers and Level 2 (Silver), or higher, Advertisers.
  • Please contact your Account Executive or Media Sales Team for pricing and minimum purchase information

Wine Country Winter Wonderland

Get away during the holidays and winter season for a relaxing stay at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Whether you are taking a well-deserved rest, or seeking to explore new destinations, their superb facilities and unsurpassed service ensure you will enjoy an experience that will earn a place in your heart. Special packages are available - go online for more details!



 

Skyscraper

For the entire WineCountry.com network, WineCountry.com, NapaValley.com, Sonoma.com and any other WineCountry portal sites
  • Banner Dimensions: 160 x 600 pixels
  • Animation: Cannot exceed 8 seconds in length. May not loop more than 3 times.
  • File Size Limit: 30Kb max size
       (image files only, no html "forms")
  • Image File Types: GIF, JPEG (for Flash specs, see below)
  • Alt Text: 30 characters or less.
  • Additional Information: Banners cannot mislead the viewer. They may not resemble or mimic Windows/Macintosh/Unix dialogue boxes, error messages, or the like.
  • Please contact your Account Executive or Media Sales Team for pricing and minimum purchase information
     

Flash Banners

SUBMITTED MACROMEDIA FLASH FILES
  • All Flash files must be sent with the optimized SWF file as well as the source FLA file
  • The names of the fonts used in the creative need to be provided should any substitutions or other modifications be necessary.
  • WineCountry.com network may need to modify Flash files to add click tracking capabilities.
  • Click tracking is required for CPC campaigns and is strongly recommended for CPM campaigns because it provides optimization and fraud protection.
  • Additional Traffic and Creative Issues:
  • Advertisers should provide an alternate GIF for all rich media creative – the alternate GIF will be served to WineCountry.com network that currently do not have Rich Media Code loaded on to their site
  • All 468x60, 728 x 90, and 160 x 600, 300 x 250 creative units may consist of 30 seconds and/or 3 rotations or loops.
  • All banner actions (i.e., audio, expansion, launching new browser windows, etc.) must be initiated by the user
SPECIFICATIONS:
  • See specific specs for each individual ad unit.
  • Click-through functions must use the "Get URL" command.
  • Hardcoded URLs are not allowed to be passed via the "Get URL" action
  • A default GIF will be served to browsers that do not have a compatible Flash Plug-In.
  • Additional Flash movie loads must follow the following guidelines:
  • - Additional movie loads must be user initiated (click).
  • - Additional movie loads are limited to four (4), at 50K maximum each.
  • Flash advertising (large format advertising in particular) may be subject to additional review & approval to check for average processor bandwidth compatibility.
  • Third party served Flash ads must be have a wmode set to "transparent" in their object/embed code.
  • Audio must be 1 click away.
  • Window close functionality must be clearly visible and accessible to the user.

 


DrinkWine.com Spotlight

For WineCountry.com, NapaValley.com and other WineCountry portal sites
  • Image size (max width): 120 pixels and (max Height) 120 pixels
  • Image File Size Limit: 10Kb max size
  • Alt Text: 20 characters or less.
  • Text Content: Up to 150 words arranged in no more than 3 paragraphs, with no more than 6 words as header text. Three links maximum per Spotlight (photo counts as one link). One Email address.
  • Text in paragraph form only. No bullet lists, please.
  • No bold or colored text.
  • Additional Information: Banners cannot mislead the viewer. They may not resemble or mimic Windows/Macintosh/Unix dialogue boxes, error messages, or the like.
  • Please contact your Account Executive or Media Sales Team for pricing and minimum purchase information

Welcome Wine Lovers!

DrinkWine.com will soon be the premier location for wine drinkers to gather and share insider information on their favorite wines from around the world. Over the next few months you will see this site add on new features such as wine maker and grower information, recipes, auctions, new releases, ratings, and much more! DrinkWine.com will provide the wine enthusiast with an educational and enjoyable resource. Be on the lookout for new and exciting developments at DrinkWine.com! Cheers!

 


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*All advertisements will be reviewed by FreeRun Technologies, Inc. and are subject to approval by FreeRun Technologies, Inc. before placement on any site in the WineCountry.com Network.

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