Overview
The Sponsor Loop displays rotating sponsor ads during live production. Ads cycle automatically during the broadcast, showing a mix of Square, Small and Banner ad sizes only. The Sponsor Loop must be configured before the match starts, and the overlay needs ads enabled and Auto Mode switched on.
Prerequisites
Before you can use the Sponsor Loop, a few things need to be in place. These are set in the overlay window (CREATE OVERLAY when adding an overlay, UPDATE OVERLAY when editing one from the overlay row's menu, Configure) and in your account.
In the overlay's Ads section, Ad Type must be set to Brands and the Enable Ads toggle must be on. Ads only show with Brands selected and Enable Ads on.
In the overlay's Playout section, the Auto Mode toggle must be on. It's on by default. The Sponsor Loop doesn't run with Auto Mode off.
Ad sets must be created and uploaded to your account.
How to Configure the Sponsor Loop
To set up the Sponsor Loop, work through the following steps in order.
Click Ads in the left hand side dashboard.
Click Allocation and select the Competition that is relevant to you.
Select a particular Ad Set that you wish to display from those available in your account by clicking the drop down.
Ensure that the Percentage box adds up to 100%. You can display more than one ad set on a sponsor loop, but the total cannot exceed 100%.
Click Save.
Scroll down to the section titled Live Sponsor Loop and ensure it is active.
Make the relevant adjustments to the options available to you.
Click Save.
Ad Sizes Displayed in Sponsor Loop
The ad sizes that will display in the Sponsor Loop are a mix of the following:
Square
Small
Banner only
How the Sponsor Loop Works During a Match
When you start your match with Auto Mode on, the sponsor loop will be active and display what has been set in the configuration. The ads will rotate automatically according to the percentage allocation you configured, showing the three supported ad sizes throughout the broadcast.
Important Notes
The Sponsor Loop configuration must be completed before the match starts.
The Sponsor Loop only works when the overlay's Auto Mode toggle is on. It will not run with Auto Mode off.
Sponsor ads only show when the overlay's Ad Type is Brands and Enable Ads is on. With No Brands selected, or Enable Ads off, no sponsor ads appear.
Total percentage allocation across all selected ad sets must equal 100%.