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Media and Communication - Digital Advertising

Here you will learn some English words related to digital advertising such as "cost-per-click", "informercial", and "branded content".

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ad impression

a single instance of an advertisement being displayed to a viewer

Ex: The company's new commercial generated 500,000 ad impressions during its first day on air. 
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click-through rate

a metric used in digital advertising that measures the percentage of users who clicked on a specific ad or link out of the total number of impressions it received

Ex: The click-through rate of the email campaign improved after we added a more compelling subject line. 
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conversion rate

a metric used in digital marketing that measures the percentage of users who completed a desired action or goal, such as making a purchase, filling out a form, or subscribing, out of the total number of visitors or interactions

Ex: The website's conversion rate improved after they updated the design and added clearer call-to-action buttons. 
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cost-per-click

a digital advertising pricing model where advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their ad

Ex: We set a budget for the cost-per-click to make sure we do not overspend on ads. 
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ad placement

the location and position of an advertisement within a media channel or platform, such as a website, social media platform, or search engine results page

Ex: The company spent a lot of time planning the best ad placement to reach young professionals. 
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targeted advertising

a form of online advertising that uses data analysis to deliver promotional messages to a specific audience

Ex: The store used targeted advertising to show their sale ads to people who had previously bought similar items. 
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ad tracking

the process of monitoring and analyzing the performance of online advertising campaigns

Ex: Ad tracking helps businesses see which of their ads are getting the most attention. 
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advertising campaign

a coordinated and strategic effort to promote a product, service, or brand using a series of advertisements or marketing messages over a period of time

Ex: The company launched an advertising campaign featuring popular influencers to promote their new line of skincare products. 
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ad targeting

the process of selecting a specific audience for an advertising campaign based on various criteria

Ex: The company used ad targeting to reach young adults interested in fitness products. 
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retargeting

a form of online advertising that targets users who have previously interacted with a website or advertisement, by showing them relevant ads on other websites or platforms as they continue to browse the Internet

Ex: The brand used retargeting to follow up with me after I visited their site but didn’t make a purchase. 
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viewability

the extent to which an online ad is actually seen by an audience

Ex: The marketing team tracks the viewability of our ads to ensure they are being seen by the right audience. 
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native advertising

a form of online advertising that blends in with the content and design of the platform on which it appears, creating a more seamless and less disruptive user experience

Ex: An online news website may feature native advertising in the form of sponsored articles or promoted posts that blend seamlessly with the editorial content. 
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SEO
SEO
[noun]

the practice of optimizing a website's content, structure, and other elements to improve its visibility and ranking

Ex: Good search engine optimization can help small businesses get noticed online. 
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SEM
SEM
[noun]

a form of online advertising that involves promoting a website by increasing its visibility in the search engine results pages

Ex: After launching their search engine marketing campaign, the store saw an increase in online sales and website visits. 
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pay-per-click

a digital advertising model where advertisers pay each time a user clicks on one of their ads, typically in search engine advertising or social media advertising

Ex: The company used a pay-per-click campaign to attract more customers to their website. 
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geotargeting

the practice of delivering content or advertising to a specific audience based on their geographic location, such as country, state/province, city, or even ZIP/postal code

Ex: The restaurant chain uses geotargeting to offer special deals to people in the area during lunchtime. 
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split testing

a method of comparing two versions of a web page, ad, or other digital content to determine which one performs better in terms of user engagement, conversions, or other metrics

Ex: The marketing team used split testing to see which version of the email led to more sign-ups. 
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real-time bidding

a digital advertising technology where advertisers bid in real-time to show their ads to specific audiences and the highest bidder gets to show their ad

Ex: The company used real-time bidding to show ads to users who were most likely to be interested in their products. 
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influencer marketing

a type of digital marketing that involves partnering with social media influencers who have a large following and high engagement rates to promote a product or service

Ex: Influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for brands to reach younger audiences through social media. 
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ad auction

a real-time bidding process where advertisers compete to display their ads on a website or app by bidding on ad inventory, and the highest bidder wins

Ex: The company won the ad auction, and their ad is now displayed at the top of the search results. 
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ad network

a platform that connects advertisers with publishers to display ads on their websites or apps

Ex: The website works with an ad network to display relevant ads to visitors. 
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meta-advertising

the advertising of advertising services or products, typically used in the context of advertising technology or marketing technology companies

Ex: In a world of constant ads, meta-advertising makes you stop and think about how advertisers shape the messages we see. 
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display ad

a type of online advertising that uses images, graphics, videos, or animations to promote a product, service, or brand on a website, social media platform, or other digital medium

Ex: The website had a display ad for the new smartphone that caught my eye. 
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infomercial

an advertising television program that tries to promote a product by giving a lot of information about it in a supposedly objective manner

Ex: The infomercial for the new kitchen appliance demonstrated its multiple uses and featured testimonials from satisfied customers. 
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product placement

the inclusion of a company's product in a movie or TV program as a form of paid promotion

Ex: The latest blockbuster movie featured prominent product placement, with the main character driving a luxury sports car brand throughout the film. 
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direct marketing

the practice of selling products or services using phone, mail, or email

Ex: The company launched a direct marketing campaign by sending personalized emails to potential customers, offering them exclusive discounts. 
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telemarketing

a method of selling and promoting goods and services by phone

Ex: The company's telemarketing team contacted potential clients to inform them about the new product line and offer special promotions. 
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viral marketing

a method of marketing in which a company encourages customers to share information about its services or products by email or on social media

Ex: The brand's latest video ad utilized viral marketing techniques, rapidly spreading across social media platforms and garnering millions of views. 
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branded content

a type of material created or sponsored by a company to promote its brand, products, or services, often seamlessly blended into various media formats like articles, videos, or social media posts

Ex: The fashion brand partnered with a popular lifestyle blogger to create branded content featuring their latest collection, seamlessly integrating product placements into her blog posts and social media channels. 
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dark advertising

the practice of targeting specific audiences with personalized ads or content that is not visible to the general public

Ex: A political campaign might use dark advertising to target specific demographics with tailored messages, without revealing those ads to the opponent or the general public. 
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conversion rate optimization

the process of enhancing a website or marketing campaign to increase the percentage of visitors who take an action, such as making a purchase or filling out a form

Ex: The marketing team implemented various strategies for conversion rate optimization, including website redesign, A/B testing, and personalized messaging. 
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engagement marketing

the act of creating interactive experiences to build relationships with customers and encourage ongoing interactions with a brand

Ex: The tech company used engagement marketing strategies by hosting live webinars and interactive Q&A sessions to connect with potential customers and build brand loyalty. 
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zero moment of truth

the point in the buying cycle when a consumer researches a product online before making a purchase decision

Ex: Before making a purchase decision, consumers often reach the zero moment of truth by reading online reviews and watching product demonstrations on YouTube. 
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remarketing

the act of showing ads to people who have interacted with a product or brand online to encourage them to take further action

Ex: The online retail store implemented a remarketing campaign to target users who had visited their website but left without making a purchase, showing them personalized ads on other websites they visited. 
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hyper-personalization

the act of producing products, services, or content to individual preferences and behaviors to provide highly customized experiences

Ex: E-commerce platforms use hyper-personalization by analyzing users' browsing and purchase histories to recommend products that match their individual preferences and needs. 
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banner ad
banner ad
[noun]

a form of online advertisement that is shown at the sides, top, or bottom of a webpage and is delivered by an ad server

Ex: The website displayed a banner ad at the top of the page promoting a special sale on clothing. 
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