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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.
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Sitemap
A file or page listing all the URLs on a website to help search engines index it effectively.
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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.
Trending
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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.
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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.
Gen Z Approved
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Soft Launch
The initial release of a product or service to a limited audience before a wider public launch.
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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.
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Sticky Content
Content that a user remembers after the fact — i.e. intentionally memorable content.
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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.
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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.
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Tags
Keywords or labels used to categorize or organize content on a website.
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Target Audience
A specific group of consumers identified as the intended recipients of a marketing message.
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Target Market
A defined group of consumers that a business aims to reach with its products or services.
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Thumb-Stopping
Refers to digital content that catches a user's attention in a way that makes them stop scrolling and engage.
Trending
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Traffic
The number of visitors to a website, measured in total visits, unique users, or sessions.
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Transactional Email
Automated emails triggered by user actions, such as order confirmations or password resets.
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Trending
Topics or content gaining significant attention and popularity over a short period.
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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.
High Impact
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Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
A specific feature or benefit that makes a product stand out from competitors.
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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.
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User Journey
The steps and interactions a user takes with a brand, from first awareness to conversion.
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User-Generated Content (UGC)
Content created by users, such as reviews, testimonials, or social media posts.
Investment Worthy
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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.
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Variance Analysis
The analysis between planned and actual numbers — highly recommended when analyzing KPIs.
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Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)
A measure of revenue generated for every dollar spent on advertising.
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Return on Investment
Is it worth the money? Find out with this classic metric, which is calculated by dividing an investment’s return (total value minus cost) by its cost. If this percentage is positive and high, your investment is likely pulling its weight.
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Revenue Forecasting
Like the weather, but better. The process of estimating future revenue. Usually takes into account past revenue trends, market conditions and other factors to predict how much money a company is likely to earn in the future.
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SEO
It’s complex, and stands for "search engine optimization.” SEO is the art + science of improving a site's visibility to help it rank higher on a search engine's unpaid results page through use of strategic content, key words, meta descriptions and links.
High Impact
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SERP (Search Engine Results Page)
The page displayed by a search engine in response to a user's query.
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SMS Marketing
Simply put, text messaging. An opt-in marketing channel used to communicate with leads + customers to keep brands top of mind and drive repeat sales / interactions. Very successful with core, repeat customers. How will SMS save the day? Conversion + revenue.
Popular on Breef
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SOW
Statement of Work. This is the final agreement outlining project goals and deliverables, keeping you and your client on the same page regarding deadlines, scope of work and expectations.
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Shoppable TV
A shopping experience that allows consumers to make purchases on their TV — often through QR codes or features that have been added to streaming platforms. For example, Peacock's AI integration that allows users to shop for products that they see in a shows.
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