SUPERMARKET PERIMETER

Supermarket Perimeter provides retail grocery executives and buyers with industry leading news and analysis to help increase their understanding of consumer purchasing habits and behaviors within the fresh perimeter and improve their bottom line. Each monthly issue dives into topics that are impacting the entire perimeter and features expert insights in each of the core areas of bakery, deli/prepared foods, produce, dairy, meat/poultry and seafood. Suppliers selling products into these areas can be confident that their marketing messages in Supermarket Perimeter’s print and digital channels are placed within the content that matters most to today’s retail grocery decision-maker.


2025 Editorial Calendar

January

Close date: November 14

  • Features: Flavor Trends, AI/machine learning
  • Technology: Mobile apps
  • Bakery: Artisan breads, Ethnic items
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Soups, Pizza
  • Meat & Poultry: Meat case cleaning/sanitation, Organic and natural
  • Produce: Fresh-cut vegetables, Greenhouse vegetables
  • Seafood: Value items
  • Cheese: Merchandising tips after the holidays, Swiss
  • Commissary Insider: Bread packaging, Food processing equipment

Bonus Distribution:

  • ASB BakingTech 2025

February

Close date: December 11

  • Features: Meat/poultry, Cross-merchandising
  • Technology: Inventory management
  • Bakery: Pastries, Ovens
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Grab and go sandwiches, Chicken wings
  • Meat & Poultry: Bacon, Chicken
  • Produce: Avocados, Cherries
  • Seafood: Merchandising
  • Cheese: Sweet heat, Snacking
  • Commissary Insider: Meat packaging, Grab and go packaging

Bonus Distribution:

  • NAMI Annual Meat Conference
  • SEPC Southern Exposure

March

Close date: January 7

  • Features: Snacking, Meal Kits
  • Technology: Automation
  • Bakery: Packaging, Gluten-Free
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Deli salads, Branded entrees
  • Meat & Poultry: Ethnic items, Value-added
  • Produce: Grapes, Snacking
  • Seafood: Salmon
  • Cheese: Cheeses for cooking, Feta
  • Commissary Insider: Tamper-evident packaging, Flavor trends

April

Close date: February 12

  • Features: Micro-holiday merchandising, Retail foodservice
  • Technology: Social media
  • Bakery: National Donut Day, Cookies
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Sides, Charcuterie programs
  • Meat & Poultry: AMC recap, Sausage
  • Produce: Onions, Salad kits
  • Seafood: Traceability/transparency
  • Cheese: Flavored, Grab and go
  • Commissary Insider: Facility design, Meat seasonings and marinades

Bonus Distribution:

  • IFPA Retail Conference

May

Close date: March 13

  • Features: Bakery/deli/dairy/trends, Sustainable packaging
  • Technology: Fresh ordering
  • Bakery: Cupcakes, Take-n-bake breads
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Mediterranean, Appetizers
  • Meat & Poultry: Grilling season, Case-ready
  • Produce: Salad dressings, Potatoes/sweet potatoes
  • Seafood: New items
  • Cheese: Hispanic/Latin, Gouda
  • Commissary Insider: Sandwich production, Icings and toppings

Bonus Distribution:

  • IDDBA
  • Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar

June

Close date: April 16

  • Features: FSMA and other regulations, Nostalgia/comfort foods
  • Technology: Food traceability software
  • Bakery: Muffins, Private label
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Dips and spreads, Condiments
  • Meat & Poultry: Seasoned and marinated, Pork
  • Produce: Fresh-cut fruit, Specialties
  • Seafood: Mollusks
  • Cheese: Cheddar, Cross-merchandising
  • Commissary Insider: Produce packaging, Fresh-cut produce equipment

Bonus Distribution:

  • Summer Fancy Food Show
  • IFT FIRST

July

Close date: May 21

  • Features: IDDBA recap and new products, Special Report – Prepared foods consumer study
  • Technology: AI
  • Bakery: Bagels, Sweet goods
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Party platters, Slicers/scales
  • Meat & Poultry: Beef, Packaging equipment
  • Produce: Back to school, Apples
  • Seafood: Imports
  • Cheese: Dessert, Mozzarella and other Italian cheese
  • Commissary Insider: Meat grinding equipment, Functional baked goods

August

Close date: June 25

  • Features: Food safety, Online ordering
  • Technology: Recipe management
  • Bakery: Mixes & bases, Organic
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Sushi, Flatbread &wraps
  • Meat & Poultry: Lower-priced options, Sustainably raised
  • Produce: Berries, Mushrooms
  • Seafood: Finfish
  • Cheese: Holiday cheese trays, Cheese merchandising
  • Commissary Insider: Cleaning and sanitizing, Bakery automation

Bonus Distribution:

  • SEPC Southern Innovations

September

Close date: July 18

  • Features: Produce, Catering
  • Technology: Production management
  • Bakery: Pies, Cakes
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Imported deli meats, Fried chicken
  • Meat & Poultry: Portion cut programs, Turkey
  • Produce: IFPA preview, Greenhouse fruit
  • Seafood: Value-added
  • Cheese: Imported, Goat
  • Commissary Insider: Portion and control packaging, Meat slicers

Bonus Distribution:

  • GroceryShop 2025
  • Global Produce and Floral Show

October

Close date: August 13

  • Features: Seasonal, Merchandising
  • Technology: AI
  • Bakery: Department design, Portion size
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Crackers, BBQ
  • Meat & Poultry: Grass-fed, Seasonings/marinades
  • Produce: Merchandising & displays, Tomatoes
  • Seafood: Crustaceans
  • Cheese: Grana Padano, Paneer
  • Commissary Insider: Meat smoking equipment, Labeling equipment

November

Close date: September 11

  • Features: Store design, IFPA recap
  • Technology: Traceability
  • Bakery: Premium donuts, Slicers
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Artisan salamis, Asian
  • Meat & Poultry: Premium cuts, Lamb
  • Produce: Peppers, Imports
  • Seafood: Trending varieties
  • Cheese: Nordic, Sliced
  • Commissary Insider: Donut equipment, Energy efficiency

December

Close date: October 10

  • Features: 2026 trends, AR
  • Technology: Food safety
  • Bakery: Merchandising best practices, Decorating supplies & equipment
  • Deli & Prepared Foods: Olive bar/antipasta, Latin American
  • Meat & Poultry: Mixing and grinding equipment, Claims-based
  • Produce: Department design, Organics
  • Seafood: Packaging
  • Cheese: Latin American, Blue
  • Commissary Insider: Controlling cross-contamination, Cake production

Bonus Distribution:

  • SFA Winter Fancy Faire

Print Ad Specs

Size in inches:
Size Standard (Non Bleed) Trim Size With Bleed
Two-page Spread 16 x 9.25 17.5 x 10.75 17.75 x 11
Full Page 7.25 x 9.25 8.75 x 10.75 9 x 11
1/2 Page Horizontal 7.25 x 4.625 8.75 x 5.25 9 x 5.5
1/2 Page Vertical 3.5 x 9.25 4.25 x 10.75 4.5 x 11
1/2 Page Island 4.625 x 7.5 5.25 x 8 5.5 x 8.25
1/3 Page Horizontal 7.25 x 2.75 8.75 x 3.625 9 x 3.875
1/3 Page Vertical 2 x 9.25 2.75 x 10.75 3 x 11
1/4 Page Vertical 3.5 x 4.625 4.25 x 5.25 4.5 x 5.5
Product Showcase 3.5 x 2.75 — —

*Live Area: Minimum .375” from trim on all sides.



Size in millimeters:
Size Standard (Non Bleed) Trim Size With Bleed
Two-page Spread 406.4 x 234.95 444.5 x 273.05 450.85 x 279.4
Full Page 184.15 x 234.95 222.25 x 273.05 228.6 x 279.4
1/2 Page Horizontal 184.15 x 117.47 222.25 x 133.35 228.6 x 139.7
1/2 Page Vertical 88.9 x 234.95 107.95 x 273.05 114.3 x 279.4
1/2 Page Island 117.475 x 190.5 133.35 x 203.2 139.7 x 209.55
1/3 Page Horizontal 184.15 x 69.85 222.25 x 92.075 228.6 x 98.425
1/3 Page Vertical 50.8 x 234.95 69.85 x 273.05 76.2 x 279.4
1/4 Page Vertical 88.9 x 117.475 107.95 x 133.35 114.3 x 139.7
Product Showcase 88.9 x 69.85 — —

*Live Area: Minimum 9.525 mm from trim on all sides


Printing: Offset
Binding: Perfect bound
Paper: Cover: 100# coated gloss; Interior: 40# coated groundwood

MATERIALS REQUIRED
PDF/X-1a: 2001. Graphic images resolution should be at least 300 dpi and converted to CMYK, minimum 150 line screen. Bitmap images and QR code resolution must be 1200 dpi.

SUBMIT FILES
preflight@sosland.com
For additional information, contact the Preflight Department.

Colors Available
Publication prints standard 4-color process. Metallic and PMS colors are printed at additional cost. PMS colors will be converted to CMYK using the US Web Coated (SWOP) v2 profile.

4-Color Specifications
Total density of all colors combined in any one area should not exceed 300%. Only one solid color should be used in any one area.

Creative Services
At advertiser’s request, publisher may perform a specialized range of design, digital and media services in-house. Services may include the creation of advertisements, typeset in display material, ad alterations, etc. The advertiser will be billed a production charge of $150 per hour. Proofs will be provided upon request to the advertiser if production deadlines are met.

supermarketperimeter.com

ADVERTISING POSITIONS

LEADERBOARD
728x90 pixels - desktop
320x50 pixels - mobile

EXPANDABLE LEADERBOARD
Desktop ad expands to full size on mouse hover
728x90 pixels & 728x200 pixels - desktop
320x50 pixels - mobile

INLINE MEDIUM RECTANGLE
300x250 pixels

MEDIUM RECTANGLE 1
300x250 pixels

MEDIUM RECTANGLE 2
300x250 pixels

ANCHOR
970x90 pixels - desktop
320x50 pixels - mobile


Specs

MATERIALS DUE
Materials are due on the 16th of the preceding month before the scheduled launch date.

SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com

ONLINE AD MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • File Size: 200 KB maximum
  • File Format: JPG, GIF, animated GIF, HTML5 and Third-Party Tags. If submitting Third-Party Tags for a leaderboard, separate tags are needed for desktop and mobile sizes.
      For video ads, please speak to your sales rep about pricing.
  • URL: Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted.
      Include https:// in the URL.
      Third-Party Tags*, UTM tags, DCM tags, and 1x1 tracking pixels* are accepted for website ads.
      *NOT accepted for expandable leaderboards.
  • Resolution: 72 ppi
  • Color depth: 8 bit (256 colors)
  • Ads with white backgrounds must have a visible 1-pixel border.


HTML5 AD MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • File Size (zipped file): 200 KB maximum
    • All files must be combined into one HTML5 zip bundle containing the image folder, html index file, and javascript file (if applicable).
  • Click-tag: HTML5 file must contain an embedded click-tag.
    • URL must be https:// (secure website)
  • File Format: Recommend GAM (Google Ads Manager) compatible when built in GWD (Google Web Designer) or other similar program.
  • For additional information, refer to https://support.google.com/admanager/answer/7046799?hl=en


VIDEO AD MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 300x250 pixels
  • Max Initial Load File Size: 40 KB
  • Add'l File Weight (Polite Download): 1.2 MB
  • Format: Third-Party Tags only
  • Format Category: In-banner Video tags (IBV) (can be converted from VAST to IBV by companies like Mixpo)
  • URL: Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted.
      Include https:// in the URL.
  • Maximum animation is 15 seconds. Any audio in the ad must be User Initiated (on click).
  • Controls: "Close X", Play, Pause, Rewind, Volume
  • Font: 16 pt

Newsletters

MATERIALS DUE
Materials are due on the 16th of the preceding month before the scheduled launch date.

SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com


NEWSLETTER AD MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • File Size: 50 KB maximum
  • File Format: JPG, GIF, animated GIF. Animated GIFs only display the first frame of animation in Outlook versions prior to 2016. If you are submitting an animated GIF, please be sure your logo and most pertinent content is on the first frame.
  • URL: Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted. Do NOT use bit.lys.
      Include https:// in the URL.
      Tracking URLs are accepted. Third-Party Tags and 1x1 tracking pixels* are NOT accepted for newsletter ads.
  • Resolution: 72 ppi
  • Color Depth: 8 bit (256 colors)


Supermarket Perimeter Daily


M/W/F

Blockbuster
550x150 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Medium Rectangle 1
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Medium Rectangle 2
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Sponsored Message
Image: 400x267 pixels
Logo: 200x50 pixels; Logo format: transparent PNG
Title: Up to 55 characters including spaces. Description: Up to 150 characters including spaces. Supply click-thru URL. Title and image will link to your URL. Do not include a call to action such as “click here” in your message.


T/TH

Blockbuster
550x150 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Medium Rectangle 1
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Medium Rectangle 2
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Sponsored Message
Image: 400x267 pixels
Logo: 200x50 pixels; Logo format: transparent PNG
Title: Up to 55 characters including spaces. Description: Up to 150 characters including spaces. Supply click-thru URL. Title and image will link to your URL. Do not include a call to action such as “click here” in your message.

Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted.

See an example of the newsletter ad positions

Supermarket Perimeter Weekly


SOLE SPONSORSHIP


Medium Rectangle
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Sponsored Message
Image: 400x267 pixels
Logo: 200x50 pixels; Logo format: transparent PNG
Title: Up to 55 characters including spaces. Description: Up to 150 characters including spaces. Supply click-thru URL. Title and image will link to your URL. Do not include a call to action such as “click here” in your message.

Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted.

See an example of the newsletter ad positions



Protein Insights Weekly


Blockbuster
550x150 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Medium Rectangle 1
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Medium Rectangle 2
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Sponsored Message
Image: 400x267 pixels
Logo: 200x50 pixels; Logo format: transparent PNG
Title: Up to 55 characters including spaces. Description: Up to 150 characters including spaces. Supply click-thru URL. Title and image will link to your URL. Do not include a call to action such as “click here” in your message.

Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted.

See an example of the newsletter ad positions

Produce Insights Weekly


Blockbuster
550x150 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Medium Rectangle 1
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Medium Rectangle 2
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Sponsored Message
Image: 400x267 pixels
Logo: 200x50 pixels; Logo format: transparent PNG
Title: Up to 55 characters including spaces. Description: Up to 150 characters including spaces. Supply click-thru URL. Title and image will link to your URL. Do not include a call to action such as “click here” in your message.

Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted.

See an example of the newsletter ad positions

Supermarket Perimeter Special Report


SOLE SPONSORSHIP


Medium Rectangle
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Sponsored Message
Image: 400x267 pixels
Logo: 200x50 pixels; Logo format: transparent PNG
Title: Up to 55 characters including spaces. Description: Up to 150 characters including spaces. Supply click-thru URL. Title and image will link to your URL. Do not include a call to action such as “click here” in your message.

Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted.

FSMA Special Report


SOLE SPONSORSHIP


Medium Rectangle
300x250 pixels, File size: 50 KB max
Sponsored Message
Image: 400x267 pixels
Logo: 200x50 pixels; Logo format: transparent PNG
Title: Up to 55 characters including spaces. Description: Up to 150 characters including spaces. Supply click-thru URL. Title and image will link to your URL. Do not include a call to action such as “click here” in your message.

Supply a click-thru URL for each ad submitted.

See an example of the newsletter ad positions

Digital Edition

MATERIALS DUE
Materials are due on the 16th of the preceding month before the scheduled launch date.


SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com


DIGITAL EDITION AD MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP

WIDE SKYSCRAPER*

  • 160x600 pixels – desktop
  • 640x100 pixels – mobile
  • File Size: 200 KB maximum
  • File Format: JPG, GIF, Animated GIF
  • URL: Supply a click through URL. Tracking URLs are accepted.
      Third-Party Tags and 1x1 tracking pixels are NOT accepted.


BLOCKBUSTER (In the digital edition email alert)

  • 550x150 pixels
  • File Size: 50 KB maximum
  • File Format: JPG, PNG, GIF, Animated GIF
  • URL: Supply a click through URL for each ad submitted. Tracking URLs are accepted.
      Third-Party Tags and 1x1 tracking pixels are NOT accepted.


DIGITAL EDITION SPONSORSHIP + VIDEO

WIDE SKYSCRAPER* and BLOCKBUSTER

  • (See specs above)

60-SECOND VIDEO* (On the digital edition intro page**)


*Lead reporting is not available for this position.
** Video/intro page do not appear on mobile/HTML5 versions of digital edition.


See an example of the Digital Edition email alert
See an example of the Digital Edition

Native Article

MATERIALS DUE
Materials are due on the 16th of the preceding month before the scheduled launch date.

SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com


ARTICLE

  • Article headline: Up to 55 characters (including spaces)
  • 1,000 words maximum
  • Main image: 1200x800 pixels
  • 4 photos maximum within article (vertical or horizontal); 72 dpi, 635 pixels wide
    • Include directions as to where each photo/chart should appear in the article
  • Include an image credit for all supplied photos/charts. “© Company Name/Photographer Name” / “© Stock Resource Name/Photographer Name"
  • Logo: Up to 250 pixels wide
  • Optional Video: YouTube or Vimeo URL in article. Note: Video will display in article.
  • Review the materials required

PROMOTION IN SUPERMARKET PERIMETER DAILY NEWSLETTER

  • Teaser text: Maximum 175 characters (including spaces)
    (Note: this will appear under the newsletter article headline.)

Exclusive ads on SupermarketPerimeter.com article landing page

LEADERBOARD
728x90 pixels - desktop
(File size: 200 KB max)
320x50 pixels - mobile
(File size: 200 KB max)
MEDIUM RECTANGLE
300x250 pixels
(File size: 200 KB max)

Slideshow

MATERIALS DUE
Materials are due on the 16th of the preceding month before the scheduled launch date.


SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com


SLIDESHOW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Slideshow Title: 55 characters (including spaces)
  • Slideshow Description: 260 characters (including spaces)
  • Slide Images: 1200x800 pixels, under 1 Mb in size for each slide
    Recommendation to submit 4-6 slides
  • Slide Titles: 60 characters (including spaces)
  • Slide Descriptions: 300 characters (including spaces)

See an example here

Webinars

Sponsors are responsible for finding their speakers and presenting the webinar. We will provide one of our knowledgeable editors to moderate your event.


MATERIALS DUE
All materials must be received 10 business days prior to the launch date.


SUBMIT FILES
Send all webinar materials to Carrie Fluegge (cfluegge@sosland.com)


MATERIALS REQUIRED FROM SPONSORING COMPANY

  • PowerPoint file
  • Webinar title
  • Webinar description, 50-100 words
  • Date and time of webinar
  • Speaker’s names, titles, photos and short bios
  • Company logo
  • Photos or imagery relating to topic

Sosland Publishing helps you market and present your event to our unique database. Webinars typically run 30 minutes to one hour.

WEBINAR PROMOTION
Your webinar will be promoted in the following ways:

  • A dedicated registration page
  • Full-page advertisement in Supermarket Perimeter magazine
  • Two special email blasts to our qualified email lists
  • One month promotion on our online webinar listing page
  • One month of advertising on supermarketperimeter.com 
  • One month of promotion in our daily and weekly newsletters
  • Two weeks of promotion in our social media
  • Two special event email reminders sent to registrants


REPORTING AND HOSTING

  • A complete list of all registrants and attendees to contact directly
  • A report of the questions submitted during the Q&A session
  • Your webinar will be archived online for one year.


AVAILABLE FEATURES

  • Private chatting window for speakers
  • Option to provide downloadable resources to the audience
  • Poll Questions
  • Surveys
  • Videos


POWERPOINT BEST PRACTICES

SLIDE DESIGN BASICS

  • File format must be PPT or PPTX
  • Only one master slide is permitted
  • Slide deck should be no more than 50 MB in size
  • The first slide animation must be set to start on click
  • Slide transitions are not supported.
  • Embedded objects (ie. Audio, Excel, Video, etc.) are not supported


AVOID USING

  • Type size smaller than 17-point type
  • Embellished type (type with shadows, bevels, or special effects)
  • Textured or gradient backgrounds
  • Slide numbering on the slide Header, Footer, or Master slide


TIPS TO MAXIMIZE LEGIBILITY

  • Your presentation should have a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Use larger font sizes than you would normally
  • Use simple design elements and solid color blocks
  • If you plan to insert screen-capture images in your PowerPoint, it is very important that you reduce screen resolution to 800x600 pixels or 800x450 pixels in order to keep the content legible. Also, reduce the color depth to "High Color (16-bit)".

Targeted Email Marketing

MATERIALS DUE
All materials must be received 10 business days prior to the launch date.

SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com


TARGETED EMAIL MARKETING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • File Format: HTML only (to be provided by advertiser).
    JPG, GIF and PDF are NOT acceptable file formats.
    (Code generated from MailChimp, Constant Contact and other similar email services are NOT accepted. It is a violation of their policy to use their code other than through their service. This code also does not render properly outside of their email service).
      • We recommend a maximum of 600 pixels width. Length can vary.
      • All links must be coded into the HTML file and begin with https://.
      • Text should be coded as HTML text rather than embedded in images.
      • Full image paths in the code must be used (ex: https://www.domain.com/images/graphic1.jpg) and images hosted on your server.
      • Do not use Rich Media, Javascript or Image Maps. The use of Image Maps does not allow our system to track clicks.
  • Specify the subject line.
  • Specify the preheader. (Optional)
  • Send seed lists: Specify the email addresses of those who need to receive the proof and also who should be included on the final launch.
  • Get additional targeted email tips.


White Papers

MATERIALS DUE
All materials must be received 10 business days prior to the launch date.

SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com


WHITE PAPER MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • File Format: PDF only
  • Title: Up to 55 characters (including spaces)
  • Short Description: Up to 150 characters (including spaces)
  • Long Description: Up to 350 characters (including spaces)
  • Cover Image: 195x252 pixels; JPG, PNG or GIF
  • The sales representative will review the white paper content to verify it is appropriate for the selected site. 

Audience Extension

MATERIALS DUE
All materials must be received 10 business days prior to the launch date.

SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com


GOOGLE RESPONSIVE DISPLAY AD

DESIGN SPECS (REQUIRES 2 IMAGES)

  • File Format: JPG or PNG
  • 1-Landscape (1.91:1) Ideal dimensions are 1200x628 pixels. Minimum dimensions are 600x314 pixels; Max file size is 5120 KB.
  • 1-Square (1:1) Ideal dimensions are 1200x1200 pixels. Minimum dimensions are 300x300 pixels. Max file size is 5120 KB.
  • Amount of text allowed on image: no more than 20%

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Ad Headline: 25 characters (including spaces)
  • Long Headline: 90 characters (including spaces)
  • Description Text: 90 characters (including spaces)
  • Business Name: 25 characters (including spaces)
  • Final URL (Landing Page)

Video

MATERIALS DUE
All materials must be received 10 business days prior to the launch date.


SUBMIT FILES
webads@sosland.com


VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

CODECS
supermarketperimeter.com encodes all uploaded video to the H.264 codec and therefore recommends for best quality that all source video also be encoded to H.264. 
Video: H.264
Audio MP3: (160 kbps)

OTHER ACCEPTABLE CODECS
Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VP6, VP5, H.263, WMV, MJPEG
Audio: AAC (128 kbps), WMA, MP2, WAV, ADPCM

FILE SIZE
The maximum supported media file size is 5 GB before uploading.

INTERLACE
All media should be de-interlaced before uploading. Interlaced video is primarily used for television and does not display well on computer screens.

FRAME RATE
Recommended frame rates are 24 (23.98), 25, or 30 (29.97) frames per second (fps). Settings that are larger than these recommendations are acceptable but may result in poor user viewing experiences due to high CPU usage.

BITRATE
A bitrate of at least 1500 kilobits per second (kbps) is recommended for HD quality.

ASPECT RATIO
Virtually any aspect ratio (including 16:9 widescreen and 4:3 standard) is supported, however 16:9 is recommended.


FRAME SIZE
supermarketperimeter.com recommends that the original file be encoded to a frame size that matches the desired aspect ratio (e.g. 1024x576 pixels for 16:9 widescreen or 1024x768 pixels for 4:3 standard. The recommended frame sizes for our preferred 16:9 aspect ratio are 640x360, 1024x576, or 1280x720 pixels. For videos that are intended to be displayed in full screen mode a minimum width of 1024 pixels is recommended.