Marketing & Advertising Glossary
From CPM to programmatic, every term in advertising and media buying explained in plain English.
DPI vs PPI
Campaign ArtworkDPI and PPI measure image resolution differently: DPI (dots per inch) applies to print output, while PPI (pixels per inch) describes digital displays.
Dark Post
Social MediaA social media ad or post created for advertising purposes only, not shared to your organic feed. Visible only to targeted audiences.
Dark Social
Social MediaTraffic and engagement that occurs outside trackable social channels, including direct messaging, email shares, and word-of-mouth. Represents a significant blin
Data Labelling
AIData labelling is the process of identifying and marking raw data to train AI models used in advertising targeting and optimization.
Data Layer
TrackingA structured layer of code that captures and organises user interaction data for analytics and marketing tools without modifying page functionality.
Data Management Platform (DMP)
Data PrivacyA technology platform that collects, organises and activates audience data from multiple sources to enable targeted advertising and personalised marketing campa
Data-Driven Attribution (DDA)
AttributionAn attribution model using machine learning to assign credit to touchpoints based on actual conversion data rather than predefined rules.
Dataset
AIA collection of structured data used to train, test, and validate artificial intelligence models in advertising and marketing applications.
Daypart
TV & BroadcastA specific time period within a broadcast day, used to target audiences by their viewing habits and behaviour patterns.
Deal ID
BuyingA unique identifier assigned to a media buying agreement between an advertiser and publisher, streamlining trafficking and performance tracking.
Deliverability Score
Email CampaignsA metric measuring the likelihood of your marketing emails reaching recipients' inboxes rather than spam folders, based on sender reputation and technical facto
Demand-Side Platform (DSP)
BuyingA software platform that enables advertisers to programmatically purchase digital ad inventory across multiple exchanges and publishers in real-time.
Design System
Brand IdentityA comprehensive set of standardized design rules, components, and guidelines that ensure visual consistency across all brand touchpoints and marketing materials
Diffusion Model
AIAn AI technique that generates images by gradually removing noise from random data, used in creative advertising and content generation.
Digital Audio Advertising
DAXProgrammatic advertising delivered through digital audio platforms, including streaming services, podcasts, and online radio. Reaches audiences during commutes
Digital Cinema
CinemaDigital cinema uses projection technology to display ads and content in cinemas, offering high-impact visual experiences to captive audiences during commercial
Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH)
Digital ScreensDigital Out-of-Home (DOOH) is advertising displayed on digital screens in public spaces like train stations, high streets, and shopping centres, offering dynami
Disavow File
On-Page SEOA file submitted to Google Search Console telling Google which backlinks you don't want counted towards your site's ranking.
Display Advertising (Print)
Print & PublishingPaid advertisements placed in physical newspapers, magazines, and trade publications to reach targeted print audiences and build brand awareness.
Domain Authority
On-Page SEODomain Authority is a search engine ranking metric predicting how well a website will rank on Google. Higher DA scores indicate stronger SEO performance and cre
Double Page Spread (DPS)
NewspapersA Double Page Spread is an advertisement or feature that spans across two facing pages in a newspaper, creating a single large visual impact.
Download vs Stream (Podcast)
PodcastsDownload and stream are two distinct methods for podcast consumption, affecting listener engagement metrics, ad delivery, and campaign measurement strategies.
Drip Campaign
Email CampaignsA series of automated emails sent to subscribers over time on a predetermined schedule, designed to nurture leads and guide them through the customer journey.
Drivetime
Radio & AudioPeak radio listening periods during commute times, typically 06:00-09:00 and 16:00-19:00, when audiences are largest and advertising rates are highest.
Dwell Time (OOH)
Out-of-HomeThe length of time a person spends viewing an out-of-home advertisement, measured in seconds. Critical for calculating campaign impact and audience engagement.
Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI)
PodcastsTechnology that inserts targeted ads into podcast episodes at runtime, enabling personalized messaging to listeners without re-recording content.
Dynamic Content Personalisation
Content & CopyTechnology that automatically adapts website content, email messages and ads to individual users based on their behaviour, preferences and data, delivering uniq
Dynamic Creative Optimisation
AIAI-powered technology that automatically tests and optimises ad creative elements in real-time to maximise campaign performance.
Dynamic Creative Optimisation (DCO)
CreativeAutomated technology that personalises ad creative in real-time based on user data, showing different versions to different audiences without manual interventio
Dynamic Creative Optimization
Digital & ProgrammaticAutomated technology that personalizes ad creative in real-time based on user data, behavior, and context to improve campaign performance.