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Distribution Settings

When users change settings inside a distribution, they automatically override the corresponding production settings. This capability is integral to the flexibility and control SourceSync provides, allowing content owners to adapt distributions for different platforms or audience segments without altering the base production.

Behaviors​

Autoplay​

  • Description: The video starts playing automatically upon loading.
  • Usage: Enable to enhance user engagement by immediately playing the video content.

Muted​

  • Description: The video plays muted by default.
  • Usage: Useful for autoplay videos to comply with browser policies that mute autoplaying videos.

Click Outside to Close Activations​

  • Description: Allows users to close activations by clicking outside the activation area.
  • Usage: Provides a convenient way for users to dismiss activations.

Play Through Details​

  • Description: Keeps the video playing when an activation is opened.
  • Usage: Ensures continuous playback, which can be beneficial for maintaining viewer engagement.

Fullscreen Details in Mobile Portrait​

  • Description: Opens activation details to fullscreen on mobile devices.
  • Usage: Enhances the user experience by providing a larger, more interactive view of the activation details on small screens.

Show Preview Through Details​

  • Description: Continues showing other activation previews when one is opened.
  • Usage: Allows multiple activations to be visible, maintaining engagement with all interactive elements.

Video Click-Out​

Enabling Video Click-Out​

  • Description: Allows a URL to be activated when the user clicks anywhere in the video during playback.
  • Usage: Directs viewers to a specific webpage, enhancing interactive opportunities.

Setting the Click-Out URL​

  • Description: Enter the URL to direct the viewer to the desired page.
  • Usage: Configure the destination URL for the click-out feature.

Adding UTM Tracking​

  • Description: Add custom trackers to the URL for better analytics.
  • Usage: Enables detailed tracking of click-out performance using UTM parameters.

Adding Third-Party Pixels​

  • Description: Up to five pixels can be added to track clicks.
  • Usage: Allows integration with third-party tracking systems to monitor click events.

Pixels and Impression Pixels​

Implementing Impression Pixels​

  • Description: Track how often the content is viewed.
  • Usage: Essential for measuring the reach and visibility of your content.

Tracking Views and Impressions​

  • Description: Capture data on how many times the content is viewed.
  • Usage: Provides valuable metrics on audience engagement.

VAST TAG Configuration​

Generating and Testing VAST TAGs​

  • Description: Create VAST TAGs for pre-roll delivery and test them to ensure functionality.
  • Usage: Ensures that video ads are properly served and tracked across various platforms.

Conversion Pixel​

Setting Up Conversion Pixels​

  • Description: Use code snippets to track view-through attribution and conversions.
  • Usage: Monitor and measure the effectiveness of your activations by tracking user conversions.