Ad

Form of marketing communication used to promote products, services, ideas, or brands.

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An ad, short for advertisement, is a form of marketing communication used to promote products, services, ideas, or brands. Ads are typically designed to capture attention and persuade the audience through visual, auditory, or textual elements.

Etymology

Short for advertisement, from Latin 'advertere' meaning 'to turn to'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Ads are like little messages that companies use to tell you about their products or services, kind of like when a store puts up signs to show off what they sell.

Fun Facts

The first known advertisement appeared in a Roman marketplace around 400 BC
Advertising spending is a significant portion of the global economy
Early advertisements often used town criers to announce products

FAQ

What is an ad? An advertisement designed to promote a product or service
Who creates ads? Businesses, organizations, and individuals
What are common ad formats? Print, television, online

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

advertisement commercial promotion

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

marketing communication

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

banner ad print ad video ad

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

marketing campaign advertising

Indexes

commercial community-based

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