How to install video pre-roll ads (VAST)?

How to install video pre-roll ads (VAST)?

To set up video pre-roll ads (VAST) for your SoCast Player:
  1. Go to Player
  2. Go to Radio Stream Settings
  3. Go to Advertising
  4. Copy and paste your VAST ad code into the Video Pre-roll Ad URL text box
  5. Click "Save"
  6. Wait 10 minutes until testing the ad code in your player


To set up video pre-roll ads (VAST) for your SoCast Mobile App:
  1. Go to Mobile App
  2. Go to Mobile App Settings
  3. Go to Advertising
  4. Select your Ad Server (or select Other if you are unsure)
  5. Go to the Radio Stream Pre-Roll Ad URL (VAST2) Ad Unit and click the edit button (pencil icon)
  6. Copy and paste your VAST ad code into the text area
  7. Click "Save"
  8. Wait 10 minutes before testing the ad code in your app



For help finding your VAST ad code in Google Ad Manager, see How Do I Add Google Ads To The Mobile App?

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