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From CPM to programmatic, every term in advertising and media buying explained in plain English.

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301 Redirect

Technical SEO

A 301 redirect is a permanent HTTP status code that automatically forwards users and search engines from one URL to another, preserving SEO value.

48-Sheet Poster

Billboards

A large outdoor advertising format measuring 48 sheets (6.1m x 3.05m), commonly seen on motorways and high-traffic urban locations across the UK.

6-Sheet Poster

Billboards

A 6-sheet poster is a standard outdoor advertising format measuring 1.2m x 1.8m, commonly used on high streets and local transport hubs across the UK.

96-Sheet Poster

Billboards

A large-format outdoor advertising billboard measuring approximately 40 feet by 14 feet, commonly used for high-visibility campaigns across UK highways and city

AI A/B Testing

AI

AI A/B testing uses machine learning to automate experiment design, analysis, and optimization of ad campaigns beyond traditional statistical methods.

AI Assistant

AI

Software powered by artificial intelligence designed to understand and respond to user requests, automate tasks, and provide intelligent recommendations.

AI Bias

AI

AI bias occurs when machine learning models produce systematically prejudiced results against certain groups, often due to skewed training data.

AI Chatbot

AI

An AI-powered software that simulates human conversation to engage customers, answer questions, and automate support interactions.

AI Compliance

AI

AI compliance ensures artificial intelligence systems in advertising meet legal, ethical, and industry standards while protecting consumer privacy.

AI Content Generation

AI

AI content generation uses machine learning to automatically create marketing copy, visuals, and ad creatives at scale and speed.

AI Copywriting

AI

AI copywriting uses machine learning algorithms to generate marketing copy, ad text, and content automatically, saving time and improving consistency.

AI Email Marketing

AI

AI email marketing uses machine learning to automate, personalise, and optimise email campaigns at scale for better engagement and ROI.

AI Governance

AI

AI governance is the set of policies, processes, and controls organisations establish to manage artificial intelligence systems responsibly and compliantly.

AI Hallucination

AI

AI hallucination occurs when artificial intelligence generates false, misleading, or fabricated information that appears plausible but isn't grounded in reality.

AI Literacy

AI

AI literacy is the ability to understand, evaluate, and effectively use artificial intelligence tools and concepts in marketing and business decisions.

AI Personalisation

AI

Using artificial intelligence to deliver customised content, products, and experiences to individual users based on their behaviour, preferences, and data.

AI SDK

AI

An AI SDK is a software toolkit that enables developers and marketers to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities into applications without building from scratch.

AI Scheduling

AI

AI scheduling uses machine learning to automatically optimize when and where ads run for maximum performance and efficiency.

AMP for Email

Email Campaigns

AMP for Email is a framework allowing interactive, dynamic content in emails without requiring recipients to click through to a website.

API Integration

Analytics & Tracking

Direct connection between software systems that enables automatic data exchange, allowing marketing platforms to share campaign metrics and customer insights se

API Key

AI

A unique code that grants secure access to an API, allowing your marketing tools to communicate and share data automatically.

Advertising Standards Authority

UK Regulation

The ASA is the independent regulator of advertising in the UK, ensuring ads are legal, decent, honest and truthful across all media.

AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand)

TV & Broadcast

AVOD is a video streaming model where content is free to viewers but supported by advertising. It's become a major channel for TV campaigns in the UK.

Ad Break

TV & Broadcast

A scheduled break in TV programming where advertisements are broadcast. Ad breaks are sold in 10, 20, or 30-second spots and represent a core revenue model for

Ad Creative Formats & Specs

Creative & Design

Standardised technical specifications and creative dimensions required by different advertising channels, ensuring ads display correctly across platforms.

Ad Fatigue

Creative

Ad fatigue occurs when audiences become desensitised to repeated ad creative, leading to declining engagement, click-through rates, and campaign effectiveness o

Ad Fraud

Standards

Ad fraud involves fraudulent activities that deceive advertisers about ad delivery, visibility, or audience engagement, resulting in wasted media spend.

Ad Rank

Google Ads

Ad Rank determines your Google Ads position on search results. It's calculated using bid amount, ad quality, and expected impact of extensions.

Ad Reel Position

Cinema

The placement of an advertisement within a cinema's pre-film reel, determining visibility and audience impact during the screening.

Ad Server

Buying

Technology platform that stores, manages and delivers digital advertisements to websites and apps in real-time, tracking performance across campaigns.

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