Ad break placement calculator

Tool

Run the tool

Add your inputs below and Ubetoo will return the result, output, or generated file in the result panel.

48-minute show with two breaks

Use planner fields Paste rundown segments Import rundown file

Show length (minutes)

Ad breaks

First break after (minutes)

Keep final break at least this far from the end (minutes)

Rundown segments

Use one row per line in the shape Segment title | type | mm:ss.

Rundown file

Reset

What you can do here

Common ways this tool gets used

48-minute show -> 2 evenly spaced break windows
Rundown file -> boundary-aware ad placements

How to use this tool well

Use rundown mode when you want breaks to land between real segments instead of at theoretical timestamps.
Keep the last break far enough from the outro so the closing section still has room to breathe.

Quick examples

48-minute show -> 2 evenly spaced break windows
Rundown file -> boundary-aware ad placements

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ad break placement calculator built for?

Map cleaner ad-break points across a show length or existing rundown so sponsor reads land at more natural listening moments.

Should I upload files or use manual entry in the ad break placement calculator?

Use planner fields is best when you want to set show length (minutes), ad breaks, first break after (minutes), and keep final break at least this far from the end (minutes). Paste rundown segments is best when you want to set ad breaks, first break after (minutes), keep final break at least this far from the end (minutes), and rundown segments. Import rundown file is best when you want to bring in a prepared file and set ad breaks, first break after (minutes), and keep final break at least this far from the end (minutes).

Which inputs matter most on the ad break placement calculator page?

On this page, the key inputs are show length (minutes), ad breaks, first break after (minutes), keep final break at least this far from the end (minutes), and rundown segments. Use one row per line in the shape Segment title | type | mm:ss.

What file types or import layouts does the ad break placement calculator accept?

Imports: Upload a TXT, CSV, or TSV file with one row per segment in the shape Segment title | type | mm:ss.

What will the ad break placement calculator return after I run it?

The result panel leads with the main answer, then adds supporting metrics, notes, or formatted output blocks so you can use the result immediately. It validates the inputs and builds a structured result in the page, which is helpful when the workflow needs richer formatting or multiple outputs.

How do I get the best result from the ad break placement calculator?

Use rundown mode when you want breaks to land between real segments instead of at theoretical timestamps. Keep the last break far enough from the outro so the closing section still has room to breathe. Typical use cases include 48-minute show -> 2 evenly spaced break windows; Rundown file -> boundary-aware ad placements.