Breef Glossary

Welcome to the Breef Glossary — all the *lingo* you need to plan your roadmap. We know, in the marketing world, it feels like there's a new term being thrown around everyday. We've got you!
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Short-Attention Economy

The short-attention economy is the lack of human capacity to engage in focus for long periods. Attention spans are getting shorter, and consumers are looking for results ASAP.

Sitemap

A file or page listing all the URLs on a website to help search engines index it effectively.

Snackable Content

Refers to content that is short, to the point and easy to understand. Most often used when referencing content that will be viewed through a mobile experience.

Social Listening

The process of monitoring and analyzing the conversation and sentiment that is occurring online about your brand in order to learn more about your audience — and potential future audiences.

Social-First Content

What every brand needs a lot of! This strategy prioritizes campaign goals + assets based on your audience's behavior on social media. Social discovery is the primary goal. Breef Tip: Between video, photos, UGC…it’s a lot. An agency can help.

Soft Launch

The initial release of a product or service to a limited audience before a wider public launch.

Sonic Logo

A sonic branding tool that is a short, identifiable auditory signature. An example? The familiar 'ta-dum' that plays when you open the Netflix app on your TV.

Sticky Content

Content that a user remembers after the fact — i.e. intentionally memorable content.

Subscription Economy

An ever-evolving business landscape where brands are leaning into subscription-based models — i.e. business models where customers are paying a reoccurring fee for access to products and / or services.

Supply-Side Platforms

Commonly known as SSPs, supply-side platforms are adtech platforms used to manage the distribution of ad inventory. Also referred to as sell-side platforms.

Tags

Keywords or labels used to categorize or organize content on a website.

Target Audience

A specific group of consumers identified as the intended recipients of a marketing message.

Target Market

A defined group of consumers that a business aims to reach with its products or services.

Thumb-Stopping

Refers to digital content that catches a user's attention in a way that makes them stop scrolling and engage.

Traffic

The number of visitors to a website, measured in total visits, unique users, or sessions.

Transactional Email

Automated emails triggered by user actions, such as order confirmations or password resets.

Trending

Topics or content gaining significant attention and popularity over a short period.

UI / UX

User interface design (UI) focuses on the aesthetic elements of a product, whereas user experience design (UX) is more concerned with the user journey. Both design concepts play a vital role in the success of a business.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

A specific feature or benefit that makes a product stand out from competitors.

Upfront

A pivotal event where television networks unveil upcoming programming and media buyers purchase ad space. Typically occurring in the spring, this week media giants like Warner Bros, Disney, Discovery, Netflix and YouTube have been pitching advertisers.

User Journey

The steps and interactions a user takes with a brand, from first awareness to conversion.

User-Generated Content (UGC)

Content created by users, such as reviews, testimonials, or social media posts.

Variable Costs

The other side of the coin, as it were: costs that vary depending on how much you produce or sell. These might change according to all kinds of variables and inputs.

Variance Analysis

The analysis between planned and actual numbers — highly recommended when analyzing KPIs.

Omnibuyers

A consumer who shops when they want, how they want and where they want. Today's shoppers value quick and effortless experiences across channels — marketers who are rethinking their strategies to meet the needs of these shoppers are driving big results.

Omnichannel Marketing

A seamless and integrated customer experience across all marketing and sales channels.

Organic Reach

The number of people who see your content naturally without paid promotion.

Organic Search

Traffic that comes to a website from unpaid search engine results.

Organic Social

OG social media. Any "free" content posted on social media to drive brand awareness + engagement with current followers. More time and effort is invested to achieve longer-lasting results.

Owned Media

Marketing channels fully controlled by a business, such as blogs, websites, or social media pages.

PMax

I.e. Performance Max campaigns, PMax is an automated campaign type within Google Ads, that uses AI to drive conversion across channels — including Search, Display, YouTube, Discover, Gmail and Maps.

Packaging Design

The best packaging makes us swoon. The design of the physical container that holds a brand's product and helps enhance the customer experience. Ideally, the product's appearance matches the brand's positioning.