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Interior Design and Metropolis Digital Campaigns | Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about Interior Design and Metropolis partner content, submission requirements, and digital campaign details.

General Digital Campaigns

Interior Design and Metropolis Social Campaigns

Interior Design Newsletters

Metropolis Newsletters

Interior Design and Metropolis Articles

Interior Design and Metropolis Banners

 

🔍 General Digital Campaigns

When will materials be due for my campaign?

After your media plan or contract is finalized, our project management team will create a unique submission form for your campaign. They will contact to you by email with the due date and a link to upload materials. Timelines will vary based on design, editorial or scheduling needs for your campaign. Lead times for social campaign materials will typically be a minimum of 10 business days while homepage takeovers, sponsored newsletters, and custom articles require 4-6 weeks.

What are the image requirements for my campaign?

As a best practice, high-resolution, clean images without any copy or branding are requested. Images should be professionally shot, showcasing lifestyle or room settings with bright colors and unique interior or architectural features. The image specs for your campaign are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in the related Knowledge Base article.

Can a UTM be used for my campaign URL click through link?

While UTM links are acceptable for social campaigns, website banners, and native articles, it is recommended to refrain from using bitly links in email communications.

How long does my campaign run?

Campaigns will go live on the scheduled run date. Durations vary by campaign type and details can also be found in the related Knowledge Base article.

How will I receive reporting with my campaign metrics?

After the completion of your campaign, your Client Strategist or Sales Director will touch base with you directly with reporting. KPI’s vary by campaign and details can also be found in the related Knowledge Base article.

 

🔍 FAQ’s: Interior Design and Metropolis Social Campaigns

What assets are required for my social campaign?

The materials needed for your campaign are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in these related Knowledge Base articles.

Interior Design Instagram Guidelines

Interior Design Pinterest Guidelines

Interior Design and Metropolis Targeted Social Ad Guidelines

Metropolis Sponsored Social Guidelines

Can I use a video instead of images for my social post or ad campaign?

If you opt for a video, please ensure it is 1080x1080px, in mp4 format, and under 1 min in length. Please note, Meta has different settings for targeted ad videos that will not support audio.

Will my social profile be tagged in the ad campaign caption?

Unlike social post captions that do have the ability to include text tags, Meta has different settings for targeted ad captions that will not support text tags. Your social ad will include a click through link to your preferred landing page.

Who is the targeted audience for my social ad campaign?

Social ads are targeted to engaged Interior Design or Metropolis social media followers, website visitors and very specific lookalike audiences. Beginning on the scheduled run date, the platform will deliver the ad to the targeted group audience. Geo-targeting parameters can be applied upon request.

Where can I see my social ad once its live?

Beginning on the scheduled run date, the platform will deliver the ad to the targeted group audience. Social ads are targeted to engaged Interior Design or Metropolis social media followers, website visitors and very specific lookalike audiences.

What is the difference between an Instagram post and Instagram ad?

An Instagram post will be published on the scheduled date to the Interior Design or Metropolis  Instagram page. The image will also show on the main grid view (4:5 ratio) to open the post directly and on the link in bio page to open your preferred URL.

Instagram ads are targeted to engaged Interior Design or Metropolis social media followers, website visitors and very specific lookalike audiences. Beginning on the scheduled run date, the platform will deliver the ad to the targeted group audience. Ads will also feature a click-through link for the viewer to learn more.

 

🔍 FAQ’s: Interior Design Newsletters

What assets are required for my Interior Design sponsored newsletter?

The materials needed for your newsletter are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in this related Knowledge Base article.

Interior Design Sponsored Newsletter Guidelines

Will the sponsored newsletter template support vertical/portrait images?

Interior Design newsletters are branded templates with a set layout and image height restriction. Our best practice is to use 1200x700px high resolution horizontal images. The sponsored newsletter includes three image placements, with a maximum height allowance of up to 1000px to maintain optimal viewing on mobile devices.

Are sponsored newsletter CTA buttons customizable?

The Interior Design newsletters are branded templates with a set layout, font style, and color scheme. The top button in the sponsored newsletter layout is integrated into a logo lockup positioned below the hero image and must retain the label “LEARN MORE” in this placement. The CTA button at the bottom of the newsletter may be customized to fit a single line of text when viewed on mobile devices and the placement will need to remain as shown in your proof.

What assets are required for the Designwire newsletter sponsorship placement?

The materials needed for your newsletter are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in this related Knowledge Base article.

Interior Design and Metropolis Newsletter Sponsorship Guidelines

How long does my sponsored placement run in the Designwire newsletter?

The sponsored placement within the Interior Design newsletter is time based, which means it will only appear on the scheduled date and will expire at the end of that day. When you access the newsletter via email or a browser link, the sponsored placement currently being served will display in the designated module. The placements are served via a dynamic advertising platform, rather than permanently embedded in a specific newsletter edition.

Are Designwire newsletter CTA buttons customizable?

Designwire and Homes newsletters are branded templates with a set layout, font style, and color scheme. The button text will be “LEARN MORE” in the sponsorship placement and the button placement, color and text will need to remain as shown in your proof.

Can I use a video or gif instead of images in the newsletters?

Interior Design newsletters will support static images only. Please refer to your custom submission form or related Knowledge Base article to determine the image specs required for your placement.

How do I sign up for Interior Design newsletters?

To subscribe to the Interior Design newsletters, sign up here. Ensure you opt in through the confirmation email to complete your subscription.

 

🔍 FAQ’s: Metropolis Newsletters

What assets are required for my sponsored newsletter?

The materials needed for your newsletter are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in this related Knowledge Base article.

Metropolis Sponsored Newsletter Guidelines

Will the sponsored newsletter template support vertical/portrait images?

Metropolis newsletters are branded templates with a set layout and image height restriction. Our best practice is to use 1200x720px high resolution horizontal images. The sponsored newsletter includes three image placements, with a maximum height allowance of up to 1000px to maintain optimal viewing on mobile devices.

Are sponsored newsletter CTA buttons customizable?

The Metropolis newsletters are branded templates with a set layout, font style, and color scheme. The CTA buttons may be customized to fit a single line of text when viewed on mobile devices. 

What assets are required for the Metropolis Sustainability newsletter sponsorship placement?

The materials needed for your newsletter are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in this related Knowledge Base article.

Interior Design and Metropolis Newsletter Sponsorship Guidelines

How long does my sponsored placement run in the Metropolis Sustainability newsletter?

The sponsored placement within the Metropolis Sustainability newsletter is time based, which means it will only appear for the scheduled duration and will expire at the end of that month. When you access the newsletter via email or a browser link, the sponsored placement currently being served will display in the designated module. The placements are served via a dynamic advertising platform, rather than permanently embedded in a specific newsletter edition.

What assets are required for the Metropolis Weekly newsletter sponsorship placement?

The materials needed for your newsletter are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in this related Knowledge Base article.

Interior Design and Metropolis Newsletter Sponsorship Guidelines

How long does my sponsored placement run in the Metropolis Weekly newsletter?

The sponsored placement within the Metropolis Report and Metropolis Roundup newsletter is time based, which means it will only appear for the scheduled duration and will expire at the end of that week. When you access the newsletter via email or a browser link, the sponsored placement currently being served will display in the designated module. The placements are served via a dynamic advertising platform, rather than permanently embedded in a specific newsletter edition.

Are the Metropolis Sustainability or Weekly newsletter CTA buttons customizable?

The Metropolis newsletters are branded templates with a set layout, font style, and color scheme. The Metropolis Sustainability, Report, and Roundup newsletter button text will be “Read More” in the sponsored placement and the button placement, color and text will need to remain as shown in your proof.

Can I use a video or gif instead of images in the newsletter?

Metropolis newsletters will only support static images. Please refer to your custom submission form or related Knowledge Base article to determine the image specs required for your placement.

How do I sign up for Metropolis newsletters?

To subscribe to the Metropolis newsletters, sign up here. Ensure you opt in through the confirmation email to complete your subscription.

 

🔍 FAQ’s: Interior Design and Metropolis Articles

What assets are required for my native article?

The materials needed for your article are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in this related Knowledge Base article.

Interior Design and Metropolis Native Article Guidelines

How long will my native article be available on the website?

Your native article lives on the Interior Design or Metropolis website for 12 months. It will be featured for a duration of two weeks, rotating in the Partner Content sections of designated Interior Design or Metropolis website channels.

Why is the article content not showing for me on the Interior Design or Metropolis website?

The native article is indexed as advertising. Please note that ad blockers or specific network settings on your device may hinder the display of the article. To ensure the article loads correctly on the website, the viewer may need to disable these settings. 

You may need to refresh the homepage multiple times to see your native article appear in the Partner Content section.

How will my native article be promoted?

Interior Design or Metropolis will actively promote your article through our social media platforms using a Meta advertisement, ensuring it meets its guaranteed KPI's.

 

🔍 FAQ’s: Interior Design and Metropolis Banners

What assets are required for my banners?

The materials needed for your banner are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in these related Knowledge Base articles.

Interior Design and Metropolis Homepage Takeover Guidelines

Interior Design and Metropolis ROS Banner Guidelines

What is the difference between the homepage takeover first impression leaderboard and ROS banner?

The First Impression leaderboard is a custom-built banner developed by the Interior Design or Metropolis creative team and the ROS banners are client supplied creatives. The materials needed for your homepage takeover are listed within your custom submission form and can also be found in the related Knowledge Base article.

Why do I need to add a border on my ROS banner creative?

If the background of your banner ad is white, please add a 1x1 pixel border to enhance visibility.

Why is my banner not showing on the Interior Design or Metropolis website?

The ROS banners are indexed as advertising. Please note that ad blockers or specific network settings on your device may hinder the display of these ads. To ensure the banner loads correctly on the website, the viewer may need to disable these settings.