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120 x 240 - Minimum 400K impressions per month - $10 CPM

120x90 - 1/4 Share - estimated 500K impressions - $1800/mo.

Specifications:

120x90 - Max File size of 10K

120x240 - Max file size of 30K

300x250 - Max file size of 30K - Animation allowed. Files can be submitted in a .gif or .jpg format.

300x100 logo - no animation - 1/4 Share Topic Sponsorship - Max file size of 15K

Rich Media (flash) ad specs

With some exceptions, we primarily follow Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) recommended Rich Media standards.

Use of Rich Media requires that Cygnus Interactive have ample time to test Client-Submitted and Cygnus Created advertising products.

All rich media ads are tested on a matrix of browsers and platforms before posting. This process requires a MINIMUM of FIVE business days to test rich media for performance, stability & compatibility.

General Requirements of Rich Media ads

* We reserve the right to refuse any rich media that does not function properly in this testing environment.

* We are not responsible for fixing code that does not function properly or causes other problems.

* Creative must open a new browser window when clicking thru to another site.

* Floating ads (such as Eyeblaster) must include a prominently visible close button and may not run more than 15 seconds.

* Advertising requiring the use of plug-ins like Flash and Shockwave must utilize "sniffer" code to detect if the user has the required plug-in and display an alternate image if the user does not have it. That alternate image (JPG/GIF) must also be included when submitting materials.

* Flash advertising is not available in e-mail newsletters or blasts at this time.