How Do I Set Up WideOrbit VAST Codes for Pre-Roll Ads in the SoCast Player?

How Do I Set Up WideOrbit VAST Codes for Pre-Roll Ads in the SoCast Player?

How Do I Set Up WideOrbit VAST Codes for Pre-Roll Ads in the SoCast Player?

Who Is This Article For?

  • Users with Advertising Permissions
  • Applicable to All Themes

Requirements

  • You must be using the SoCast Player.
  • You must be using WideOrbit as your stream provider.

Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions for setting up video or audio pre-roll ads using WideOrbit as your stream provider within the SoCast Player.

WideOrbit Information You Will Need

1. External Player URL

Format: https://v7player.wostreaming.net/<stationID>

Example: https://v7player.wostreaming.net/288

2. Stream URL (AAC)

Format: https://live.wostreaming.net/direct/<account>-<station><codec>-<servertype>

Example: https://live.wostreaming.net/direct/pegbroadcasting-wpbxfmaac-ibc2

3. VAST Ad URL

Format: https://console.wostreaming.com/gateway/getmediavast.php?sid=<stationID>

Example: https://console.wostreaming.com/gateway/getmediavast.php?sid=288

4. Song Playlist URL

Format: http://api.nowplaying.abacast.net/prt/nowplaying/<version>/<items>/<streamID>/<resource>.<format>

Example: http://api.nowplaying.abacast.net/prt/nowplaying/2/10/961/nowplaying.xml

Instructions

  1. Gather the required URLs for your station from WideOrbit as shown above.
  2. Log in to your SoCast admin dashboard.
  3. Navigate to the section where you configure your player settings.
  4. Enter the External Player URL, Stream URL, VAST Ad URL, and Song Playlist URL in their respective fields.
  5. Save your changes.
  6. Test your player to ensure pre-roll ads are functioning as expected.

If you have any questions or encounter issues, please contact SoCast Support for further assistance.