<p>Microsoft introduced a new ad format for Outlook.com today, called versaTiles. It's currently being sold in the U.S. and Brazil, but will also soon launch in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain and the U.K.</p><p>The format consists of flexible-sized tile strips, which Microsoft says gives advertisers a "valuable surface area" to deliver relevant content in scenarios where people expect commercial content. Here's a look:</p><p>There are three customizable templates that advertisers can use: Online Retailer, Media Showcase and Catalogue.</p><p>Online Retailer, Microsoft says, "Allows the advertiser to capture consumers' attention, and showcase a product or a service, and then connect the consumer to the advertiser's online distributors. From a consumer standpoint, this template enables them to locate brick and mortar retail outlets in their area, alongside viewing and discovering product or service details within the tile experience."</p><p><a href="http://www.webpronews.com/microsoft-launches-versatiles-ad-format-for-outlook-com-2013-04">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://marketingland.com/outlook-versatile-ads-debut-41129">Outlook.com VersaTile Ads Debut - Marketing Land</a> (Marketing Land)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dviT3DY4ZuRZ-pM2FZu3wazevnKQM&ned=us">6 additional articles.</a></p>