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Media and Advertising IELTS Flashcards

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A public promotion of some product or service.

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Advertisement

Example: The new advertisement for the smartphone was very engaging.

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A series of actions intended to achieve a particular result.

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Campaign

Example: The advertising campaign boosted the brand’s image significantly.

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A type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.

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Brand

Example: Nike is a globally recognized brand.

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A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

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Consumer

Example: Consumers are becoming more conscious about the environmental impact of their purchases.

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The main means of mass communication.

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Media

Example: The news media has a significant influence on public opinion.

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Good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

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Persuasive

Example: The advertisement was very persuasive and convinced many people to buy the product.

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Capable of attracting and holding interest.

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Captivating

Example: The captivating commercial caught everyone’s attention.

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Featuring new methods; advanced and original.

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Innovative

Example: The innovative approach to marketing attracted a younger audience.

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Having great influence on someone or something.

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Influential

Example: Social media influencers are very influential in today’s marketing strategies.

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Directed at a particular group or audience.

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Targeted

Example: The targeted ads were specifically designed for teenagers.

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Support or actively encourage.

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Promote

Example: The company spent millions to promote their new product.

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Declare one’s public approval or support of.

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Endorse

Example: The celebrity endorsed the new brand of shoes.

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Describe or draw attention to in a public medium to promote sales.

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Advertise

Example: The company advertised the product on television and social media.

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Have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

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Influence

Example: The catchy jingle influenced many people to remember the product.

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Cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument

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Persuade

Example: The advertisement aimed to persuade consumers to switch brands.

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In such a manner as to achieve a desired result.

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Effectively

Example: The product was effectively advertised through various media channels.

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In a determined and forceful way.

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Aggressively

Example: The company aggressively marketed their new line of products.

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In an original or imaginative way.

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Creatively

Example: The campaign was creatively designed to appeal to young adults.

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In a manner that is so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

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Subtly

Example: The message was subtly embedded in the advertisement.

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To a large extent or over a large area.

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Widely

Example: The new product was widely advertised across multiple platforms.

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To produce or publish something.

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Bring out:

Example: The company will bring out a new range of products next month.

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To make contact with someone.

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Reach out:

Example: The marketing team reached out to influencers to promote their brand.

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To start to be involved in a new job or business activity.

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Break into:

Example: They are trying to break into the Asian market with their latest campaign.

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To communicate ideas effectively.

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Put across:

Example: The commercial put across the benefits of the product very clearly.

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To cause someone to lose interest.

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Turn off:

Example: The overly aggressive marketing campaign turned off many potential customers.

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To have the same understanding or knowledge.

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On the same page

Example: The marketing team needs to be on the same page to ensure the campaign’s success.

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To be successful or accurate.

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Hit the mark

Example: The advertisement really hit the mark with its target audience.

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Information passed by verbal communication.

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Word of mouth:

Example: Word of mouth is still a powerful tool in advertising.

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To stand out amidst a lot of distractions.

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Cut through the noise:

Example: The unique advertisement cut through the noise and grabbed attention.

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Attracting a lot of attention

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In the limelight:

Example: The product has been in the limelight since its launch.

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To start a series of activities aimed at achieving a specific goal.

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Launch a campaign:

Example: They plan to launch a new advertising campaign next month.

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The extent to which consumers are familiar with the qualities or image of a particular brand.

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Brand awareness:

Example: The campaign aimed to increase brand awareness among young adults.

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The particular group at which an advertisement is aimed.

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Target audience:

Example: The target audience for this campaign is teenagers.

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: A plan of action designed to promote and sell a product or service.

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Marketing strategy:

Example: Their marketing strategy includes heavy use of social media.

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The study of individuals and groups in the process of selecting, securing, and using products.

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Consumer behavior:

Example: Understanding consumer behavior is crucial for effective advertising.

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Spread or disperse information widely.

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Disseminate

Example: The company disseminated the information through various channels.

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An act of giving one’s public approval or support.

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Endorsement

Example: The product received an official endorsement from a well-known celebrity.

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Rapid increase in numbers.

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Proliferation

Example: The proliferation of digital advertising has changed the marketing landscape.

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Successfully enter a market.

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Penetrate

Example: The company aims to penetrate the European market next year.

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Express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.

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Articulate

Example: The spokesperson articulated the benefits of the product clearly.

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41
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Intensive or exaggerated publicity. (informal)

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Hype

Example: There’s a lot of hype around the new smartphone model.

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Excited interest or attention.

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Buzz

Example: The new game is creating a lot of buzz online.

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To promote the sale of.

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Push

Example: They are really pushing their new app with a lot of ads.

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A form of words used to persuade someone to buy or accept something.

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Pitch

Example: The sales pitch was so convincing that I bought two products.

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To promote a product by mentioning it.

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Plug

Example: The actor plugged his new movie during the interview.

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A specific segment of the population.

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Demographic:

Example: The advertisement was tailored to appeal to a young demographic.

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An act of giving one’s public approval or support to someone or something.

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Endorsement

Example: The product received a major endorsement from a famous athlete.

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A short, catchy tune used in advertising.

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Jingle

Example: The catchy jingle made the advertisement memorable.

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A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising.

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Slogan

Example: The company’s slogan is instantly recognizable.

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50
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A large outdoor board for displaying advertisements.

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Billboard

Example: The billboard on the highway attracted a lot of attention.

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Attracting or holding interest or attention.

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Engaging

Example: The ad was very engaging and held the viewers’ attention.

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Immediately appealing or noticeable.

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Eye-catching

Example: The eye-catching design of the poster grabbed everyone’s attention.

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Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.

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Controversial

Example: The controversial advertisement sparked a lot of debates.

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Very fashionable or up to date.

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Trendy

Example: The ad campaign was designed to appeal to trendy young adults.

55
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To give information to; make aware of something.

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Engage

Example: The campaign was designed to inform consumers about the new product features.

56
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To attract and hold the attention of.

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Engage

Example: The interactive ad engaged viewers more effectively than traditional ads.

57
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To emphasize or make prominent.

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Highlight

Example: The commercial highlighted the benefits of the new shampoo.

58
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To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

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Persuade

Example: The advertisement aimed to persuade viewers to buy the new model.

59
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In a way that relates to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

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Strategically

Example: The ads were strategically placed to maximize visibility.

60
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In a way that relates to seeing or sight.

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Visually

Example: The ad was visually appealing and grabbed attention immediately.

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In a way that does not vary; regularly.

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Consistently

Example: The brand is consistently advertised across all media platforms.

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At the same time.

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Simultaneously

Example: The campaign was launched simultaneously across multiple channels.

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Mainly; for the most part.

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Predominantly

Example: The advertisement predominantly targeted young professionals.

64
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To launch or introduce a new product or service.

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Roll out:

Example: The company plans to roll out the new advertising campaign next month.

65
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To emphasize or publicize.

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Play up:

Example: The ad played up the health benefits of the product.

66
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To target or pursue.

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Go after:

Example: The new campaign goes after the millennial market.

67
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To appear or be found, especially unexpectedly.

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Turn up

Example: The advertisement turned up on several popular websites.

68
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To perform or conduct.

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Carry out:

Example: They carried out extensive market research before launching the campaign.

69
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Summarizing something concisely.

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In a nutshell:

Example: In a nutshell, the ad campaign was a huge success.

70
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To stop something.

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Pull the plug:

Example: They had to pull the plug on the campaign due to budget issues.

71
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To go beyond the limits of what is considered acceptable.

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Push the envelope:

Example: The new advertisement really pushed the envelope with its daring content.

72
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To attract a lot of attention.

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Make a splash:

Example: The new product made a splash at the trade show.

73
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To set a higher standard.

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Raise the bar:

Example: The innovative campaign raised the bar for future advertisements.

74
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The amount of money allocated for promoting products or services.

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Advertising budget:

Example: The company increased its advertising budget to launch a new campaign.

75
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A practice in which manufacturers of goods or providers of a service gain exposure by paying for them to be featured in movies and TV shows.

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Product placement:

Example: The film’s product placement deals were worth millions.

76
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The tendency of consumers to continue buying the same brand’s products.

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Brand loyalty:

Example: The company’s goal is to build brand loyalty among its customers.

77
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The process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about a market.

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Market research:

Example: Market research indicated that there was a high demand for the new product.

78
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A company dedicated to creating, planning, and handling advertisements

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Advertising agency:

Example: They hired an advertising agency to help launch their new product.

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To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.

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Proliferate

Example: Social media platforms have proliferated in recent years, changing the landscape of advertising.

80
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To make more noticeable or prominent

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Accentuate

Example: The campaign accentuated the eco-friendly aspects of the product.

81
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To communicate or express something.

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Convey

Example: The advertisement was designed to convey the luxury of the brand.

82
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To include or integrate a part into the whole.

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Incorporate

Example: The new strategy incorporates online and offline advertising methods.

83
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To express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.

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Articulate

Example: The spokesperson articulated the company’s vision clearly and effectively.

84
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Easy to remember. (informal)

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Catchy

Example: The ad’s catchy slogan stuck in everyone’s mind.

85
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A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade.

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Gimmick

Example: The promotional gimmick helped boost initial sales.

86
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To promote something intensively.

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Hype up:

Example: They hyped up the new movie with a massive advertising campaign.

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Captivated or addicted.

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Hooked

Example: The new series has everyone hooked with its exciting plot.

88
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To charge too much; an overpriced product

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Rip off

Example: Some consumers felt that the new gadget was a rip off given its high price and limited features.

89
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The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.

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Audience

Example: The advertisement was targeted at a broad audience.

90
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A paid advertisement on radio or television.

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Commercial

Example: The commercial aired during the prime time slot.

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A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

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Influencer

Example: Social media influencers play a significant role in advertising today.

92
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The amount of public attention that someone or something, especially an advertisement, receives.

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Exposure

Example: The campaign gained massive exposure on social media platforms.

93
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Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way

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Compelling

Example: The compelling story behind the product made it very popular.

94
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Causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.

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Intrusive

Example: Many people find pop-up ads to be very intrusive.

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Delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

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Subtle

Example: The advertisement used subtle cues to appeal to consumers’ emotions.

96
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Developed to a high degree of complexity.

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Sophisticated

Example: The sophisticated design of the ad appealed to a high-end market.

97
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Characterized by or exhibiting feelings of nostalgia.

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Nostalgic

Example: The nostalgic advertisement brought back memories of childhood for many viewers.

98
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To support a person, organization, or activity by giving money, encouragement, or other help.

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Sponsor

Example: The event was sponsored by several major companies.

99
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To produce or create.

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Generate

Example: The campaign generated a lot of interest in the new product.

100
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To reduce.

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Cut back

Example: The company decided to cut back on its advertising budget.

101
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To stop participating.

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Drop out

Example: One of the sponsors decided to drop out of the campaign at the last minute.

102
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To be noticeable.

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Stand out:

Example: The innovative design made the advertisement stand out from the rest.

103
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To maintain.

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Keep up:

Example: It’s challenging to keep up with the latest advertising trends.

104
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To gradually stop using or providing something.

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Phase out:

Example: The old logo was phased out in favor of a more modern design.

105
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To start something and proceed at a fast pace with enthusiasm.

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Hit the ground running:

Example: The marketing team hit the ground running with the new campaign.

106
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When something happens in secret or not publicly known.

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Behind the scenes:

Example: Much of the work happens behind the scenes before an advertisement is released.

107
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To inform people.

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Get the word out:

Example: They used social media to get the word out about their new product.

108
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Being planned or developed.

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In the pipeline

Example: There are several new advertisements in the pipeline for next season.

109
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Spending as little money as possible.

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On a shoestring budget:

Example: The startup managed to launch an effective ad campaign on a shoestring budget.

110
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The income generated from advertisements.

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Advertising revenue

Example: The website relies on advertising revenue to operate.

111
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The market consisting of individuals and households that buy goods and services for personal consumption.

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Consumer market:

Example: The campaign was designed to target the consumer market.

112
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The reporting of news and sport in the media.

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Media coverage:

Example: The event received extensive media coverage, boosting its visibility.

113
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The professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization.

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Public relations:

Example: Effective public relations can enhance the reputation of a brand.

114
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To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse.

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Exacerbate

Example: Misleading advertisements can exacerbate consumer mistrust.

115
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To make an action or process easier.

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Facilitate

Example: The new software will facilitate the creation of digital advertisements.

116
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To make less severe, serious, or painful.

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Mitigate

Example: The company took steps to mitigate the negative effects of its controversial ad.

117
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To become very popular or successful quickly.

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Blow up:

Example: The new game blew up after being advertised on social media.

118
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A large outdoor board for displaying advertisements.

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Billboard

Example: The new billboard caught everyone’s attention on the highway.

119
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The title of a newspaper or magazine article, especially the one at the top of the front page.

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Headline

Example: The advertisement’s catchy headline grabbed readers’ attention.

120
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The extent to which an advertisement is seen by the target audience.

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Reach

Example: The campaign’s reach was impressive, covering multiple demographics.

121
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Worth remembering or easily remembered.

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Memorable

Example: The ad campaign was memorable and stayed with viewers long after they saw it.

122
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Likely to give rise to public disagreement.

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Controversial

Example: The controversial ad sparked a lot of debate on social media.

123
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To become successful or popular very quickly.

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Take off:

Example: The campaign took off immediately after its launch.

124
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To establish or start something.

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Set up

Example: They set up a new advertising agency in the city.

125
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To take advantage of a situation in order to make money.

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Cash in on:

Example: The company cashed in on the holiday season with special promotions.

126
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To set a higher standard.

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Raise the bar:

Example: The innovative campaign raised the bar for the entire industry.

127
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To think in an original or creative way.

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Think outside the box:

Example: The creative team was encouraged to think outside the box for the new campaign.

128
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A specific group of people at which an advertisement is aimed.

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Target demographic

Example: The target demographic for this product is young adults aged 18-25.

129
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A person, especially a celebrity, employed to promote a particular brand.

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Brand ambassador:

Example: The actress was chosen as the brand ambassador for the new perfume.

130
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The study of individuals and groups in the process of selecting, securing, and using products.

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Consumer behavior:

Example: Understanding consumer behavior is crucial for effective marketing.

131
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To attract and hold the interest and attention of.

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Captivate

Example: The clever use of humor captivated the audience.

132
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To give information to; make aware of something.

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Inform

Example: The campaign was designed to inform consumers about the new product features.

133
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Quickly and widely spread or popularized, especially by means of the Internet.

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Viral

Example: The video went viral within hours of being uploaded.

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