Marketing & Advertising Glossary
From CPM to programmatic, every term in advertising and media buying explained in plain English.
VAST Tag
BuyingVAST Tag is an XML-based code snippet that enables programmatic video ad serving, allowing advertisers to dynamically insert ads into video inventory across mul
VPAID Tag
BuyingA JavaScript tag that enables interactive video ads to communicate with ad servers, allowing real-time tracking and dynamic creative control during playback.
Value Proposition
StrategyA value proposition is a clear statement of the tangible results customers get from using your product or service.
Vector vs Raster
Campaign ArtworkVector graphics use mathematical formulas to create scalable images, while raster uses pixels. Each suits different campaign needs.
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.
View-Through Conversion
MetricsA conversion that occurs after a user views a display ad but doesn't click it, then later completes a desired action like a purchase or signup.
Viewability
MetricsThe percentage of ad impressions that are actually visible to users on screen. A key metric for measuring campaign effectiveness and ensuring media spend delive
Viral Content
Social MediaContent designed to spread rapidly across social networks through organic sharing. Viral content generates massive reach with minimal paid promotion.
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
Visual Identity
BrandingThe complete set of visual elements – logo, colours, typography, imagery – that consistently represent a brand across all touchpoints and communications.