Marketing & Advertising Glossary
From CPM to programmatic, every term in advertising and media buying explained in plain English.
Train Station Advertising
TransitAdvertising displays positioned in train stations to reach commuters and travellers. High-traffic format offering consistent daily exposure to engaged audiences
Transit Advertising
TransitAdvertising placed on or within public transport vehicles and stations, reaching commuters during their daily journeys across the UK.
Transmission Certificate
TV & BroadcastA broadcast compliance document confirming an advertisement has been transmitted on TV at the scheduled time and date, serving as proof of delivery for media bu
Trim Size
Print & PublishingThe final dimensions of a printed product after trimming excess paper. Critical for design planning and print production specifications.
Two-Week Cycle (OOH)
Out-of-HomeA standard booking and measurement period in UK out-of-home advertising where campaigns run for 14 consecutive days, used for planning, reporting, and cost calc
Type Area
Print & PublishingThe printable area of a page where content can appear, excluding margins and bleed. Critical for print layout planning and design specifications.
Upfront Buying (TV)
TV & BroadcastUpfront buying is purchasing TV advertising inventory in advance, typically months before broadcast, often at negotiated rates during the annual upfront market.
Video on Demand (VOD) Advertising
TV & BroadcastAdvertising placed within on-demand video content, allowing viewers to see ads while watching programmes on their schedule rather than live broadcast.
Visibility Adjusted Contact (VAC)
Out-of-HomeA metric adjusting outdoor advertising impressions by actual visibility, accounting for factors like viewing angle, obstruction, and dwell time to reflect real
Wallscape
BillboardsLarge-format billboard advertisements integrated into urban architecture, typically on building facades or structures. A premium OOH format offering high visibi
Weekly Reach (Radio)
Radio & AudioThe number of unique radio listeners reached at least once during a single week. A key metric for measuring radio campaign frequency and audience size.