Guidelines to follow when running cannabis ads on the Alt-Network.
Due to the sensitive nature of cannabis-related advertising, we ask that you follow these simple requirements when building out your creative:
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Products cannot be displayed in ads
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Use of the word “Marijuana” is not allowed
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Kratom products are on a case-by-case basis. Please submit a support ticket to ensure we can work with the advertiser.
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Ads must be free from (not contain):
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Any testimonials/endowments/sponsorship*
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Any glamorization/health benefits
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Any appeal to young people
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Any imagery of consumption of the product
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Advertising must not associate Cannabis with the use of motor vehicles or with activities requiring a significant degree of skill or care.
- Ads must be clean and simple
- Ads can include offers
- Must link to the company’s website
- The company must be a licensed business
- Age Gates are recommended to affirm user ages before access to landing pages.
- Must include the company’s name and logo
- Some states require the business license number for that brand to be on the ad. Please reach out to our internal support team for additional information
- Ads and companies must obey the community rules and regulations where advertising**
*Some sponsorships are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
**We cannot provide legal advice and suggest you consult with your legal team to ensure you are following all federal and local laws.
Creative Specifications
Accepted banner sizes |
320x50, 728x90, 160x600, 300x250, 300x600, 970x250, 320x480, 480x320, 768x1024, 1024x768 |
File formats |
JPG, PNG, GIF, HTML5, third-party ad tags |
Optimal file size |
JPG and PNG: 750KB maximum GIF: 3.5MB maximum HTML5: 150KB - 750KB recommended; 2MB maximum |
Resolution |
Minimum of 72 pixels per inch |
Video Specifications
Resolution |
1920x1080 (1080p) |
File formats |
MP4 preferred |
File size |
1GB maximum |
Ad length |
15 & 30 secs |
Aspect ratio |
16:9 |