To display outstream An ad placement where the video is not the focal point of the screen and plays with sound-off by default. They can display before, between, or after text, or accompanying streaming content (pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads), as an interstitial ad, or display as a standalone ad such as slideshows or native feeds. video ads, you need a video ad unit that allows a video ad to run inside of it. You have the following options to display outstream video ads:
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You do not have your own outstream ad unit to display outstream video ads |
You can use Index Exchange (Index)’s outstream video ad unit to display outstream video ads. We recommend this option, which is available in Prebid.js An open-source library for publishers to implement header bidding on their websites and manage multiple header bidding partners. version 6.25 or later. We recommend this option. For more information about Index’s outstream ad unit, see Configure outstream video ads in Prebid.js using Index's outstream ad unit . |
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You want to display outstream video ads using your own custom ad unit |
You can use your custom video ad unit to display outstream video ads as long as it can support standard protocols like VAST Video ad-serving template (VAST). A communication standard between ad servers and video players in XML-format that describes the video player's expected behavior. and measurement frameworks like VPAID/OMID. |
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You want to use a third party integration option such as JW Player or Vlyby to display outstream video ads |
Your third-party provider displays outstream video ads. For more information about the third-party integration options for outstream video, see Formats supported by third-party integration options. |
