Commission Junction Now Hosts Flash LInks

Posted by megarudy

October 10, 2008

Yup, the new is out there now, Commission Junction now hosts Flash Links and according to their Flash Hosting FAQ-Publisher Focus, this system provides CJ’s advertisers and publishers with a new type of link creative-Flash Links.

It feature:

short, non-interactive animated banner ads

Automatically start, have continuous play and generally last approximately 5-15 seconds.

Use advertiser-created shockwave Flash(.swf) files, which are created using Adobe Flash software or with other programs capable of writing .swf files

In their statement or FAQ, CJ also stated that they host and track these links just like other links types and you can also obtain link for Flash links the same way you do for all other link types via the CJ Account Manager.

To help you have a better Understanding of this new system, here is the rest od from the statement that CJ has released.

What are the key benefits of Flash Hosting for publishers?

Flash Hosting simplifies the process of an advertiser creating and offering Flash links via the CJ Account ManagerTM, meaning that more of your advertisers may be inclined to start offering Flash links. In addition, industry research points to rich media, such as Flash, driving higher conversion rates than their standard .GIF/.JPEG counterparts.

Who can use Flash links?

All publishers can utilize Flash links once their joined advertisers offer them.

What do clients need to do to begin using Flash Links?

Once the advertiser begins offering the Flash link, you can immediately begin to obtain the Flash link code as you would for any other link type. Please note that you can only obtain HTML code for Flash links (no JavaScript).

When will Flash Hosting be available?

Flash Hosting is available starting August 29, 2008.

How can I learn more about Flash Hosting?

You can learn more about Flash Hosting via Publisher Help, or contact Technical Services through Contact Us ‐ Ask A Question in the CJ Account ManagerTM.