General Terms

Paid Media

Paid media encompasses all forms of advertising and promotional content where brands pay for placement, visibility, or engagement. This includes traditional advertising channels as well as digital platforms where payment is exchanged for audience reach, impressions, clicks, or other marketing objectives.

Definition

Paid media encompasses all forms of advertising and promotional content where brands pay for placement, visibility, or engagement. This includes traditional advertising channels as well as digital platforms where payment is exchanged for audience reach, impressions, clicks, or other marketing objectives.

Examples

Google Ads search campaigns targeting specific keywords

Instagram sponsored posts reaching defined audiences

Television ad spots during prime time programming

Sponsored content partnerships with industry publications

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