Advertising

Practice of promoting products or services.

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Advertising is the practice of promoting products, services, or ideas through various media channels to attract potential customers and influence their purchasing decisions.

Etymology

From advertise (v.) + -ing.

Explain Like I’m 5

Advertising is like when companies tell you about their products or services, hoping you'll want to buy them - think of commercials on TV or ads online.

Fun Facts

The first known advertisement appeared in a Roman marketplace over 2000 years ago
Early advertisements were often announced by town criers
Modern advertising uses data to target specific audiences

FAQ

What is advertising? It's a marketing strategy used to promote products or services
Who uses advertising? Businesses and organizations use it to reach potential customers
How does advertising work? It involves creating messages designed to persuade people to buy something

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

marketing promotion

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

marketing promotion

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

branding public relations sales promotion

Meronyms — Parts or Components

advertisement slogan logo

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

business economy

Indexes

commercial activity marketing media

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