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Ultimate takeover.
Own 100% SOV of the NZH homepage & news sections on desktop with the Ultimate Takeover. Delivering up to 500,000 impressions per day, advertisers can choose from one of 4 high-impact premium formats to deliver your brand's message.
Maximum Share of Voice.
Take over the homepage with high-impact placements.
Premium Visibility.
Reach audiences in the most prominent positions across NZME's premium news environments.
Scale & Impact.
Drive awareness, launches, promotions, and major brand moments with standout creative presence.
High Brand Recall.
Multiple creative touchpoints work together to reinforce your message.

Devices
Desktop
Websites
The New Zealand Herald
BusinessDesk
Targeting
Audience targeting or exclusions available on request
Served to subscribers & non-subscribers
Buy type
Cost per day (CPD)
Available via direct and programmatic channels
Ad specifications.
Portal XL
Foreground
| Dimensions | 970 × 600px |
| File formats | PSD, transparent PNG |
| Max file size | 500KB (combined with background) |
Background
| Dimensions | 1440 × 900px |
| File formats | PSD, JPG |
| Max file size | 500KB (combined with foreground) |
Portal
Foreground
| Dimensions | 970 × 300px |
| File formats | Layered PSD |
| Max file size | 4MB |
Background
| Dimensions | 1440 × 900px |
| File formats | Layered PSD |
| Max file size | 4MB |
Additional information.
Creative options
- NZME uses Google Ad Manager as our primary ad server. Please ensure that all HTML5 Creative is built to the correct specifications.
HTML5 Build Specifications
Tracking
- NZME accepts most third-party tracking for impressions and clicks. Please reach out to your NZME Media Specialist if you're unsure if your tracking platform is accepted.
- Currently accepted tracking: Google, Sizmek, MOAT, AdForm
Build time
- 3 - 5 working days required for testing and loading.
