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Abort

When a web server does not successfully transfer a unit of content or add to a browser. This is usually caused by a user hitting the bottom button or clicking on another link prior to the completion of a download.

None

Abandonment

When a user leaves a shopping cart with something in it prior to completing the transaction.

Activity audit

Independent verification of measured activity for a specified time period. Some of the key metrics validated are ad impressions, page impressions, clicks, total visits and unique users. And activity audit results in a report verifying the metrics. Formally known account audit.

None

Ad/advertisement

The commercial message targeted to and advertisers customer or prospect.

No

Ad banner

A graphic image or other media object used as an advertisement. See IAB voluntary guidelines for banner ads.

No

Ad Blocker

Software on a users browser which prevents advertisements from being displayed.

No

Ad campaign audit

An activity audit for a specific ad campaign

No

Ad centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a third party ad servers own server logs

Ad display/ad delivered

When an ad is successfully displayed on the users computer screen

Ad download

When an ad is downloaded by the server to a users browser. Ads can be requested, but aborted or abandoned before actually being downloaded to the browser, and hence there would be no opportunity to see the ad by the user

Address

A unique identifier for a computer or site online, usually a URL for a website or marked with an @ for an email address. Literally, it is how one computer finds the location of another computer using the Internet

Ad impression

1) An ad which is served to a users browser. Ads can be requested by the users browser (referred to as pulled ads )or they can be pushed, such as email ads. 2) A measurement of response from an ad delivery system to an ad request from the users browser, which is filtered from robotic activity and is recorded at a point as late as possible in the process of delivery of the creative material to the users browser--therefore closest to the actual opportunity to see by the user. Two methods are used to deliver ad content to the user


A) server initiated


B) client initiated


Server initiated ad counting uses the publishers Web content server for making requests, formatting and re-editing content.


Client initiated ad counting relies on the user's browser to perform these activities.


For organizations that use a server -initiated ad counting method, counting should occur subsequent to the ads response at either the publishers ad server or the Web content server. For organizations using a client -initiated add counting method, counting should occur at the publishers ad server or third-party ad server, subsequent to the ad request, or later, in the process. See IaB.net for ad campaign measurement guidelines.

Ad impression ratio

Click -through's divided by Ad impressions. see click rate.

Ad insertion

When an ad is inserted in a document and recorded by the ad server

Ad materials

The creative artwork, copy, active URLs and active target sites which are due to the seller prior to the initiation of the ad campaign

Ad network

An aggregator or broker of advertising inventory for many sites. Ad networks are the sales representatives for the Web sites within the network

Ad request

The request for an advertisement as a Direct result of our users action as recorded by the ad server. Ad requests can come directly from the user's browser or from an intermediate Internet resources, such as a web content server.

Ad recall

A measure of advertising effectiveness in which a sample of respondents is exposed to an ad and then at a later point in time is ask if they remember the ad. Ad recall can be on and aided or unaided basis. Aided recall is when the respondent is told the name of the brand or category being advertised.

Ad serving

The delivery of ads by your server to an end user's computer on which the ads are then displayed by a browser and/or cached. Ad serving is normally performed either by a web publisher or by a third ad server. Ads can be embedded in the page or served separately

Ad space

The location on a page of the site in which an advertisement can be placed. Each space on the site is uniquely identified. Multiple add spaces can exist on a single page

Ad Stream

The series of ads displayed by the user during a single visit to a site (also impression stream.)

Ad transfers

The successful display of an advertiser's website after the user clicked on an ad. When a user clicks on an advertisement, a click through is recorded and redirects or transfers the users browser to an advertiser's website. If the user successfully displays the advertisers website and ad transfer is recorded.

Ad view

When the ad is actually seen by the user. Note this is not measurable today. The best approximation today is provided by ad displays.

Advertiser

The company paying for the advertisement

Affiliate marketing

An agreement between two sites in which one site (the affiliate ) agrees to feature content or an ad designed to drive traffic to another site. In return, the affiliate receives a percentage of sales or some other form of compensation generated by that traffic.

Alternate text

A word or phrase that is displayed when a user has image loading disabled in their browser or when a user abandons the page by hitting stop in their browser prior to the transfer of all images. Also appears as balloon text when a user lets their mouse rest over an image

ANA - Association of National Advertisers

The Association of national advertisers leads the Marketing community by providing its members insights, collaboration and advocacy. The ANA strives to promote and protect all advertisers and marketers, see ANA.net for more information.

Animated Gif

And animation created by combining multiple GIF images in one file. The result is multiple images, displayed sequentially, giving the appearance of movement.

Anonymizer

An intermediary which prevents websites from seeing a users Internet protocol which is IP address

Applet

A small, self-contained software application that is most often used by browsers to automatically display animation and/or to perform database queries requested by the user

Artifacting

Distortion that is introduced into audio or video by the compression algorithm. codec. Compressed images may have spray pixels that were not present in the original image. See codec

Audit

Third-party validation of log activity and/or measurements process associated with Internet activity/advertising. Activity audits validate measurement counts. Process audits validate Internet controls associated with measurement.

Auditor

A third-party independent organization that performs audits

Applicable browser

Any browser and ad will impact, regardless of whether it will play the ad.

Aspect ratio

The width to height ratio of the picture or video frame. TV broadcast at a 4:3 (1:33:1) aspect ratio ; digital TV broadcast with a 16:9 (1.78.1) ratio ; and most feature films are shot in at least a 1.85:1 ratio. IMUs have an aspect ratio of 6:5 (330×250; 336 x 280; and 180 x 150)

Avitar

A graphical representation of an individual in a game or other virtual world or environment

Backbone

High volume, Central, generally "long-haul" portion of the data network

Bandwidth

The transmission rate of a communication line or system, expressed as kilobits per second (KBPS) or megabits per second (MBPS) for digital systems; the amount of data that can be transmitted over communication lines in a given time

Broadband Contention

A bottleneck that occurs when two or more files are simultaneously transferred over a single data line. Unless the system is able to prioritize among the files, the effect is to slow delivery of each

Banner

A graphic advertising image displayed on a webpage. See iab. net for voluntary guidelines defining specifications of banner ads.

Barter

The exchange of goods and services without the use of cash. The value of the barter is the dollar value of the goods and services being exchanged for advertising. This is a recognize form of revenue under GAAP which is generally accepted accounting principles

Beta

A test version of a product, such as a website or software, prior to final release

Buy Rate

A measure of been with which indicates how fast data is traveling from one place to another on the computer network. Bit rate is usually expressed in kilobytes (Kbps)per second or megabytes per second )Mbps)

Behavioral targeting

A technique used by online publishers and advertisers to increase the effectiveness of their campaigns. Behavioral targeting uses information collected on an individual's web browsing behavior such as the pages they have visited or the searches they have made to select which advertisements to be displayed to that individual. Practitioners believe this helps them deliver their online advertisements to the users who are most likely to be influenced by them.

Blog

Generic name for any website featuring regular post arranged chronologically, typical inviting public comments from readers. Blog postings are generally short and informal, and blog software is generally free and very easy for an individual user, making it a popular tool for online diaries as well as more professional publications.

Bonus impressions

Additional ad impressions above the commitments outlined in the approved insertion order

BOT

Software that runs automatically without human intervention. Typically, a bot is endowed with the capability to react to different situations it may encounter. Two common types of bots are agents and spiders. Bots are used by companies like search engines to discover websites for indexing . short for robot

Brand awareness

Research studies can associate ad effectiveness to measure the impact of online advertising on key branding metrics.

Broadband

An Internet connection that delivers a relatively high bit rate-any bit rate at or above 256 kbps. Cable modems and DSL all offer broadband connections

Cache Busting

The process by which sites or servers serve content or HTML in such a manner as to minimize or prevent browsers or proxies from serving content from their cache. This forces the user or proxy to fetch a fresh copy for each request. Among other reasons, cache busting is used to provide a more accurate count of the number of requests from users.

Cached ad impressions

The delivery of an advertisement to a browser from the local cache or proxy servers cache. When a user request a page that contains a cached ad, the ad is obtained from the cash and displayed.

CARU The Children's advertising review unit.

Division of the Council of Better Business Bureau's that reviews advertising and promotional material directed to children and all media. CaRU. org for more information.

CGI Script (Common Gateway Interface)

CGI's are used to allow a user to pass data to a Web server, most commonly in a web-based form. Specifically, CGI scripts are used with forms such as a pulldown menu or a text entry areas with an accompanying submit button. The input from the form is processed by a program the (CGI script itself) on the remote Web server

Channel

1) A band of similar content


2) A type of sales outlet ( also known as channel distribution), for example retail, catalogue, or e-commerce.

Chat

Online interactive communication between two or more people on the web. One can talk in real time with other people in the chat room, typically by typing, the voice chat is available.

Chat Room

An area online where people can communicate with others in real time.

Click Rate

Ratio of ad clicks to add impressions.

Clicks

1) metric which measures the reaction of a user to an Internet ad. There are three types of clicks: click through's; in unit clique; and mouse overs;


2) The opportunity for user to download another file by clicking on an advertisement, as recorded by the server;


3) The result of a measurable interaction with an appetizer or keyword that links to the appetizers intended website or another page or frame within the website


4) metric which measures the reaction of a user to linked editorial content.


See IAB.net for ad campaign measurement guideline

Browser

A software program that can request, download, cache and display documents available on the World Wide Web.

Click Fraud

Click fraud is the type of Internet crime that occurs in pay per click online advertising when a person, automated script, or computer program imitates a legitimate user of the web browser clicking on an ad, for the purpose of generating a charge per click without having actual interest in the target of the ads link.

Click - stream

1) The electronic pass a user takes while navigating from site to site, and from page to page within the site


2) A comprehensive body of data since describing the sequence of activity between a users browser and any other Internet resource, such as a website or third party ad server.

Click Through

The action of following the link within an advertisement or editorial content to another website or another page or frame within the website. Add click through's should be tracked and reported as a 302 redirect at the ad server and should filter out robotic activity

Click within

Similar to put down or click. But more commonly click within's are ads that allow the user to drill down and click, while remaining in the advertisement, not leaving the site on which they are residing

Client

A computer for software program that contacts a server to obtain data via the Internet or another network. Internet explorer, Outlook, and other browsers and email programs are examples of software clients

Client initiated ad impression

One of the two methods used for ad counting. Ad content is delivered to the user via 2 methods. server -initiated and client – initiated. Client – initiated ad counting relies on the users browser for making requests, formatting and re-directing content. For organizations using a client – initiated ad counting method, counting should occur at the publishers ad server or third-party ad server, subsequent to the ad request, or later, in the process see server initiated at impression.

Close

Indicates that the user clicks or otherwise activates a close control which fully dispatches the ad from the player environment. May not apply to non--overly ads.

Codec

Short for compressor/decompressor. Codecs our computer algorithms that are used to compress the size of audio, video, and image files for streaming over a data network or storage on a computer. Apples QuickTime, Microsoft Windows Media Video and MP3s are examples of common codecs.

Communication error

The failure of a web browser/Web server to successfully request/ forward transfer a document

Content integration

Advertising woven into editorial content or placed in the contextual envelope. Also known as web advertorial

Broadband video commercials

TV-like advertisements that may appear as in page video commercials or before, during, and/or after a variety of content in a player environment including but not limited to, streaming video, animation, gaming, and music video content broadband video commercials may appear in live, archive, and downloadable streaming content.

Contextual ads

Existing contextual ad engines deliver text and image ads to non-search content pages. Ads are matched to keywords extracted from content. Advertisers can leverage existing keyboard - based paid search campaigns and gain access to a larger audience.

Cookies

A small piece of information for example program code that is stored on the browser for the purpose of identifying that browser during audience activity in between visits or sessions.

Cookie Buster

Software that blocks the placement of cookies on the users browser

COPPR CHILDREN ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION Rule

Issued by the FTC in October 1999 and effective on April 21, 2000 implements the requirements of the children's online protection privacy act by requiring operators of websites or online services director to children and operators of websites or online services who have actual knowledge the person from whom they seek information as a child to


1) post prominent links on the website to notice of how they collect use and/or disclose personal information from children


2) with certain exceptions, to notify parents that they wish to collect information from their children and obtain parental consent prior to collecting, using and/or disclosing such information


3)not to condition the child's participation in online activities on the provision of more personal information that is reasonably necessary to participate in the activity


4) to allow parents the opportunity to review and/or have their children's information deleted from the operators database and to prohibit further collection from the child


5) to establish procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information they collect from children. As directed by the children's online privacy protection act the rule also provides a safe harbor for operators following commission approved self regulatory guidelines.

Count Audit

See activity on it

CPA. COST PER ACTION

Cost of advertising based on a visitor taking some specifically defined action in response to an ad. Actions include such things as sales transactions, a customer acquisition, or a click

Cost Per Customer

The cost an appetizer pays to acquire a customer

CPC COST per Click

Cost of advertising based on the number of clicks received

CPL. Cost per lead

Cost of advertising based on the number of database files (leads )received

CPM Cost per thousand

Media term describing the cost of 1000 impressions. For example a website that charges $1500 per ad and reports 100,000 visits has a CPM a $15 this is $1500 divided by 100

CPO cost per order

Cost of advertising based on the number of orders received. Also cost per transaction

CPT COST PER TRANSACTION

Cost per order

CPTM Cost per targeted thousand impressions

Implying that the audience one is trying to reach is defined by particular demographics or other specific characteristics, such as male golfers age 18 -25. The difference between the CPM and the CPTM is that the CPM is for gross impressions well see CPTM is for target impressions

Crawler

A software program which visits with pages to build indexes for search engines. See also spider, bot, and intelligent agent

Crowdsourcing

Taking A task that would conventionally be performed by a contractor or an employee and turning it over to a typically large, undefined group of people via an open call for responses

CRM -Customer relationship management

Business practices that foster customer care, loyalty, and/or customer support

CSS cascading style

The stylesheet language used to describe the presentation of the document written in a markup language. Cascading style sheet provides a more elegant alternative to straight HTML to quickly specify the look and feel of a single webpage or a group of multiple webpages

Cyber Cafe

A public venue for a bar or café which contains computers with the access to the Internet

Daughter Window

And add that runs in a separate add window associated with the concurrently displayed banner. In normal practice, the content and Banner are rendered first and the daughter window appears thereafter

Demographics

Common characteristics used for population were already at segmentation, such as age , gender, household income etc.

Digital Signatures

Signatures for electronic documents. They establish identity and therefore can be used to establish a legal responsibility and the complete authenticity. Of whatever they are affixed to such as in effect, creating a tamperproof seal.

B to C / B2C business to consumer

Businesses who is primarily customers are consumers

Buffering

When a streaming media player temporarily stores portions of a streaming media (audio or video) on the client PC until there is enough information for the stream to begin playing

Button

Clickable graphic that contain certain functionality, such as taking one someplace or executing a program.


2) buttons can also be ads


see IAB.net for voluntary guidelines defining specifications a button ads.

Cable Modem

I device that permits high-speed connectivity to the Internet over a cable television system

Cache

Memory used to temporarily store the most frequently requested content/files/pages in order to speed it's delivery to the user. Caches can be local (i.e. on the browser) or on the network. In the case of local cache, most computers have both memory (ram) and disk (hard drive) cache.

Digital Video Server

A robust dedicated computer at a central location that receives command request from the television viewers through a video on demand application. Once it received this request, it then instantly broadcast specific digital video streams to that viewer.

Display Advertising

A form of online advertising where and advertiser's message is shown on the destination webpage, generally set off in a box at the top or bottom or to one side of the content of the page.

DHTML

Dynamic hypertext markup language and extended set of HTML commands which are used by web designers to create much greater animation and interactivity than HTML

Domain Name

The unique name that identifies an Internet site. Every domain name consists of one or more high level and one or more lower-level designators. Generic top level domain's include.com which is commercial.net which is network.EDU which is educational.org which is organizational public or noncommercial dot GOV governmental.mil military.B I Z business.info informational.name which is personal. pro professional .aero air transport and civil aviation.


coop business cooperative such as credit unions and


.museum


geographic domains designate countries of origin such as dot US United States.fr France.UK United Kingdom

DPO

District Point of Origin unique address from which a browser connects to a website on the Internet

Drill down

When an online user access is more and more pages of the website in for example he or she goes deeper into the content of the site

DSL

Digital subscriber line high-speed for the phone company's product

DVR

Digital Video Recorder

Dynamic ad insertion

The process by which an ad is inserted into a page in response to a user's request. Dynamic ad placement allows alteration a specific ads placed on the page based on any data available to the placement program. At its simplest, dynamic ad placement allows for multiple ads to be rotated through one or more spaces. In more sophisticated examples, the ad placement could be affected by demographic data or usage history for the current user.

Dynamic IP address

An IP address.


Assigned by an ISP to a client PC that changes periodically.

Dynamic rotation

Delivery of ads on a rotating, random basis so that users are exposed to different ads and ads are served in different pages of the site.

e-commerce

The process of selling products or services via the web.

E-mail advertising

Banner ads, links or advertiser sponsorships that appear in email newsletters, email marketing campaign's and other commercial email communications. Includes all types of electronic mail such as basic text or HTML enabled

E-mail bounce

And emailed it cannot be delivered to the mailbox provider and the sent back to the email service provider that sent it. I bounce is classified as either hard or soft. Hard bounces are the failed delivery of email due to a permanent reason, such as the nonexistent address. Soft ounces or failed delivery of any mildew to temporary issue such as a full inbox or in unavailable ISP server

E mail Campaign

Advertising campaign just riveted via email

E-mail Inbox

Within a mail box provider the default primary folder that stores delivered emails messages

Email Box Provider

The email program, and by extension the server, that holds the targeted email address

Email Preview Pane

A small window within a mailbox provider that allows the user to view some email content without opening the email

E-mail advertising

Banner ads, links or advertiser sponsorships that appear in email newsletters, email marketing campaign's and other commercial email communications. Includes all types of electronic mail such as basic text or HTML enabled

Expandable banner

A banner which can expand to as large is 468×240 after user clicks on it or after our user moves his or her cursor over the banner.

Extranet

And Internet that is partially assessable to authorize outsiders via a valid username and password

Encoding

The process of compressing and separating a file into packets so that it can be delivered over a network

Encoder

A hardware or software application used to compress audio and video signals for the purpose of streaming. See Codec

Encryption

Securing digital information so that it is unreadable without the use of digital keys

EPG electronic programming guide

An application that allows the viewer to interactively select his or her television programming

Eyeballs

Slang term for audience; the number of people who he was certain website or advertisement

FTP- file transport protocol

File transfer protocol Internet protocol which facilitates downloading or uploading digital files

Firewall

A security barrier controlling communication between a personal or corporate community computer network and the Internet. A firewall is based on rules which allow and disallow traffic to pass, based on the level of security and filtering a network administrator wishes to employ.

Family/Ad Family

A collection of one or more add creative's. Also called ad campaign

Floating ads

And ad or ads that appear within the main browser window on top of the webpage's normal content, therefore appearing to float over the top of the page

Flash

Adobe's vector-based rich media file format which is used to display interactive animations on the webpage

Fold

The line below which a user has to scroll to see content not immediately visible when a webpage loads in a browser. Ads or content displayed above the fold are visible without any in user interaction. Monitor size and resolution determine where on a webpage the fold lies.

FTTH fiber to the home

Advanced, next-generation data networking infrastructure being deployed by some telcos and other companies to provide faster broadband Internet connectivity and other services

Failure to transfer

Content requested by a browser can failed to transfer if the pages abandoned by the browser which requested it or if the server is unable to send the complete page including the ads known as an error or communication

Frames

Multiple, independent sections used to create a single webpage. Each frame is billed as a separate HTML file but with one master file to control the replacement of each section. When a user request a page with frames, several files will be displayed as panes. Sites using Framed report one page request with several panes as multiple page requests. IAB ad campaign measurement guidelines call for the counting of one file per frame said as a page impression

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Fiber Optic Cable

Strands of glass used to transmit data -encoded is light -at extremely high data rates. Fiber optics is widely deployed in backbone data networks today and is beginning to be used for last mile broadband connections as well

Filtering

The process of removing robotic activity an error codes for measurement records to make the remaining record representative of a ballad human Internet action

Filtration guidelines

IAB voluntary guidelines for removing non-human activity in the reported measurements of that impressions. Page impressions, unique visitors and clicks.

Flame

And inflammatory opinion or criticism distribute by email or posted on the newsgroup her message board

Frame Rate

The number of frames of video display during a given time. The higher the frame rate, the more high-quality image will be

Frequency

The number of times and add is delivered to the same browser in a single session or time period. A site can use cookies in order to manage at frequency

Geotargeting

Display or preventing the display off content based on automated or Sue knowledge of an end users position in the real world. Relevant to both PC and mobile data services

GIF graphic interchange format

A standard web graphic format which uses compression to store and display images

Gigabyte

1 GB equals 1000 MB

GPRS general packet radio services

Digital mobile radio technology permitting moderate data rates along with voice communication. Evolution from the GSM standard, referred to as 2.5 G see 3G

Hit

When users access a website their computer sends a request to the site server to begin downloading a page. Each element of the requested page including graphics,text and interactive items is recorded by the sites Web server log file as a hit if a page containing two graphics is accessed by a user, those hits will be recorded once for the page itself and once for each of the graphics. Webmasters use hits to measure their servers workload. Because page designs and visit patterns very from site to site, the number of hits bears no relationship to the number of pages downloaded, and is therefore a poor guide for traffic measurement

Hotlists

Pulldown or pop up menus often displayed on browsers or search engines that contain new or popular sites

Home page

The page designated as the main point of entry of a website for a main page where the starting point when a browser first connects to the Internet. Typically, it welcomes visitors and introduces the purpose of the site, or the organization sponsoring it, and then provides links to other pages within the site

HTTP- hyper text transfer protocol

The format most commonly used to transfer documents on the World Wide Web

House Ads

Ads for a product or service from the same company. Revenues from house ads should not be included in reported revenues

Hyperlink

A clickable link, for example on the webpage or within an email, but since the user to a new URL when activated

Hybrid pricing

Pricing model which is based on a combination of CPM which is cost per thousand pricing model and a performance-based pricing model. see CPM pricing model and performance-based pricing

Host

Any computer on a network that offer services or connectivity to other computers on the network. A host has an IP address associated with it

Gross exposures

The total number of times and ad is served, including duplicate downloads to the same person. GSM global systems for mobile.

Hyperlink

A clickable link, for example on the webpage or within an email, but since the user to a new URL when activated

Hypertext

Any text that contains links connecting it with other texts or files on the Internet

IAB

IAB is a nonprofit trade association devoted exclusively to maximizing the use and effectiveness of interactive advertising and marketing.

Guerrilla marketing

Campaign tactic involving the placement of often humorous brand related messages and unexpected places either online or in the real world; intended to provoke word-of-mouth and Build buzz

IMU

Interactive marketing unit the standard ad sizes endorsed by the interactive advertising bureau

GUI graphic user interface

Away of enabling users to interact with the computer using visual icons And a mouse rather than a Command - line prompt /interpreter

HDTV - high definition television

A higher quality signal resolution using a digital format for the transmission and reception of TV signals. HDTV provides about five times more picture information, this is picture elements or pixels, than conventional television, creating clarity, wider aspect ratio, and digital quality sound.

Head end

For site in a cable system or broadband coaxial network with the programming originates in the distribution network starts. Signals are usually received off the air from satellites, microwave relays, or fiber optic cables at the head end for the distribution

History list

A menu and a web browser which displays recently visited sites. The same mechanism makes it possible for servers to track where a browser was before visiting a particular site

Insertion

Actual placement of an ad in a document, as recorded by the ad server

Insertion order

Purchase order between a seller of interactive advertising and a buyer usually an advertiser or it's agency

Instant messaging

A method of keeping communicating in real time, 1 to 1 or in groups over the Internet. Users assemble buddy list which reflect the availability or presence of people with whom they communicate

Intelligent agents

Software tools which help the user find information of specific interest to them. The users profile is continually refined and improve based on the users acceptance or rejection of recommendations overtime

Interactive advertising

All forms of online, wireless and interactive television advertising, including banners, sponsorships, email, keyword searches, referrals, slotting fees, classified ads and interactive television commercials

Internal page

Website activity that is generated by individuals with IP address is known to be affiliated with the website owner. Internal activity that is associated with administration and maintenance of the site should be excluded from the traffic or measurement report.

Internet

The worldwide system of computer networks providing reliable and redundant connectivity between dispirit computers and systems by using common transport and data protocols known as TCP/IP

Intranet

Network based on TCP/IP protocols that belongs to an organization, using a corporation, and is assessable only by organizations members, employees or other's with authorization

Interstitial ads

Ads that appear between two content pages. Also known as transition ads, intermetcial ads and splash pages.

In unit click

A measurement of a user initiated action of responding to an ad element which generally causes an interest site director or content change. In unit clicks are usually tracked via a 302 redirect. Also known as click downs, click ups and click with Benz. See ad clicks; 302 direct

Inventory

The number of ads available for sale on the website

IP Address

Internet protocol numerical address assigned to each computer on the Internet so that its location and activities can be distinguished from those of other computers. The format is Pound pound dog pound pound dog pound town.Pam town with each member ranging from zero through 255

Keyword

Specific word or words entered into a search engine by the use of that results in a list of websites related to the keyword. Keywords can be purchased by advertisers in order to embed ads linking to the advertiser site with search results also can be associated with search engine marketing

IRC Internet relay chat

Internet relay chat which is a facility that allows people to chat in real time. The chats, or forms are typed remarks as they can be either public or private. The protocol that allows users to converse with others in real time. I RC is structured as networks of servers each of which excepts connections from client programs

IP

Internet protocol a protocol telling the network how packets are addressed and routed

ISP

A business organization that provides Internet access and related services to consumers

Junk email folder

The folder within an email client or an email service providers server that stores email messages that are in the divide, either by the user or buy an automated spam filter, is undesired or undesirable

Lag

The delay between making an online request or command and receiving response

LAN local area network

A group of computers connected together like a network at one physical location

ISDN integrated services digital network

Faster than dilute connections to the Internet over copper phone wires. DSL has a large part replaced ISDN

Java

A programming language design for building applications on the Internet. It allows for advanced features, increased animation detail in real-time updates. Small applications call Java applets can be downloaded from the server and executed by a job-compatible browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

Link

A clickable connection between two websites. Formally referred to as hyperlink

Latency

1)Time it takes for a DataPacket to move across the network connection 2) visible delay between request and display of content and add. Latency sometimes leads to the user leaving the site prior to the opportunity to see, and streaming media, latency can create stream degradation if it causes the packets, which must be received and played in order, to arrive out of the order.

Microblogging

Publishers very brief, spontaneous post to a public website, usually via mobile device or wirelessly connected laptop

MMA- Mobile marketing association.

Industry trade organization dedicated to facilitating the growth of advertising on

Micro sites

Multipage ads accessed via click through from initial ad. The user stays on the publishers website, but has access to more information from the appetizer then just play at windows.

MMA- Mobile marketing association.

Industry trade organization dedicated to facilitating the growth of advertising on

Midroll

Form of online video ad placement where the ad is play during a break in the middle of the content video.

Link

A clickable connection between two websites. Formally referred to as hyperlink

Listserver

A program that automatically send email to a list of subscribers or Listserv

Login

Did advocation or name used to access the computer, network website

M-commerce

Mobile commerce, the ability to conduct monetary transactions via a mobile device, such as WAP-enabled cell phone

Modem

I device which transfers digital signals to analog signals and vice versa suitable for sending phone or cable lines

Moore's Law

A key observation regarding the growth in computer power experienced over the past several decades. Gordon Moore of Intel stated that the speed of the semi conductor processes doubles every 18 months so far this has remained true

Media company

A company that derives revenue from publishing content via one or more means of distribution such as print publishing television radio snd the Internet

MIME -multiple purpose Internet mail extensions

A method of encoding a file for delivery over the Internet

MRC -media rating counsel

A nonprofit trade association dedicated to ensuring valid, reliable and effective syndicated audience research. The MR C performs audits of Internet measurements as well as traditional media measurements

Netiquette

A term that is used to describe the internet rules of conduct the dues in the don'ts of online behavior

Non-registered user

Someone who visit this website and elect not to, or is not required to, provide certain information, and hence may be denied access to parts of the site

Off-site measurement

When is site forwards it's log files to an off-site web research service for analysis

MSO-multiple system operator

A genetic industry acronym for a cable TV system operator more correctly any cable network operator was more than one cable TV system

Page request

The opportunity for an HTML document to appear on the browser window as direct result of users and direction with the website

Page impression

A measurement of responses from a Web server to a page request from the users browser, which is filtered from robotic activity and error codes, and is recorded at a point as close as possible to the opportunity to see the page by the user.

PDF portable document format

The digital format developed by Adobe used primarily for distributing digital text files. Files with a PDF extension can be viewed and printed consistently by everyone, regardless of platform

Persistent cookie

Cookies that remain a client hard drive until they expire as determined by the website that said them or are deleted by the end-user

Page view

When the page is actually seen by the user. Note: this is not measurable today; the best approximation today is provided by page displays

Pre-roll

Form of online video ad placement with the advertisement is played before the content video plays.

Privacy seal program

A program that certifies the website owner complies with the sites proposed policy. Examples include TRUSTe and BBB online

Posting

Entry on a message board, blog, or chronological online forum

Portal

A website that often serves as a starting point for a web user session. It typically provide services such as search, directory of websites, news, weather, email homepage space, stock quotes, sports news, entertainment, telephone directory information, area maps, and chat or message boards

Post roll

Form of online video ad placement where the advertisement is played after the content video place

Reach*

1)unique users that visited the site over the course of the reporting period, expressed as a percent of the universe for the demographic category; also called unduplicated audience


2) The total number of unique users who will be served a given add

ROS -run of site

The scheduling of Internet advertising where ads run across an entire site, often at a lower cost of the appetizer and the purchase of specific site subsections

RSS/RSS Readers

Or really simple syndication ...is a process for publishing content on the Internet that facilitates moving that content into other environments. For example, top news stories on the newspaper site can be published as as a real simple syndication feed and pulled into and delivered via a web portal site. RSS readers are software programs are websites that enable users to subscribe to one or more RSS feeds, delivering content and information from multiple sources into a single user interface and environment

Roadblock

Premium 100% share of voice rotation typically for one day or one week also known as "carpe diem"

ROI- return on investment

Net profit divided by investment

Sampling frame

The source from which the sample is drawn

SEM-search engine marketing

A form of Internet marketing that seeks to promote websites by increasing their visibility in the search engine results pages

Rate card

The list of advertising prices and products and packages offered by a media company.

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Session cookies*

These are temporary and are erased when the browser exits at the end of the web surfing session

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Site-centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a website own server logs

Site-centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a website own server logs

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Skins

Customized and interchangeable set of graphics, which allow Internet users to continually change the look of their desktops or browsers, without changing their settings or functionality. Skins are a type of marketing tool

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

Slotting fee

A fee charge two appetizers by media companies to get premium positioning on their site, category exclusivity or some other special treatment. It is similar to slotting allowances charged by retailers

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Server pull

A process whereby a users browser maintains an automated or customize connection or profile with a Web server. The browser usually sets up a unique request that is recorded and stored electronically for future reference. Examples are: request for automated delivery of email newsletters, the request for web content based on a specific search criteria determined by the user, or setting up a personalize webpage that customizes the information delivered to the user based on a predetermined self selections.

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Session

1) A sequence of Internet activity made by one user at one site. If her user makes no request for my site during the 30 minute period of time, the next content or ad request with then const to the beginning of a new visit;


2) A series of transactions performed by her user that can be tracked across success of websites. For example in a single session, the user may start on the publishers website, click on an advertisement and then go to the advertisers website and make purchases. see visit

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Site-centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a website own server logs

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Server initiated at impression

One of the two methods used for ad counting. Add content is delivered to the user via two methods- server initiated and client initiated. Server initiated add counting uses the publishers web content server for making requests. Formatting and redirecting content. For organizations using a server initiated ad counting method, counting should occur subsequent to the ad response at either the publisher's ad server or the web content server, or later in the process see client initiated at impression

Server pull

A process whereby a users browser maintains an automated or customize connection or profile with a Web server. The browser usually sets up a unique request that is recorded and stored electronically for future reference. Examples are: request for automated delivery of email newsletters, the request for web content based on a specific search criteria determined by the user, or setting up a personalize webpage that customizes the information delivered to the user based on a predetermined self selections.

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Site-centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a website own server logs

Skins

Customized and interchangeable set of graphics, which allow Internet users to continually change the look of their desktops or browsers, without changing their settings or functionality. Skins are a type of marketing tool

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Server initiated at impression

One of the two methods used for ad counting. Add content is delivered to the user via two methods- server initiated and client initiated. Server initiated add counting uses the publishers web content server for making requests. Formatting and redirecting content. For organizations using a server initiated ad counting method, counting should occur subsequent to the ad response at either the publisher's ad server or the web content server, or later in the process see client initiated at impression

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Session

1) A sequence of Internet activity made by one user at one site. If her user makes no request for my site during the 30 minute period of time, the next content or ad request with then const to the beginning of a new visit;


2) A series of transactions performed by her user that can be tracked across success of websites. For example in a single session, the user may start on the publishers website, click on an advertisement and then go to the advertisers website and make purchases. see visit

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Shopping bot

Intelligent agent with searches for the best price

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social marketing

Marketing tactic that taps into the growth of social networks, encouraging users to adopt and pass along widgets or other content molecules created by brand, or to add a brand to the user social circle of friends

Server pull

A process whereby a users browser maintains an automated or customize connection or profile with a Web server. The browser usually sets up a unique request that is recorded and stored electronically for future reference. Examples are: request for automated delivery of email newsletters, the request for web content based on a specific search criteria determined by the user, or setting up a personalize webpage that customizes the information delivered to the user based on a predetermined self selections.

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Site-centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a website own server logs

Skins

Customized and interchangeable set of graphics, which allow Internet users to continually change the look of their desktops or browsers, without changing their settings or functionality. Skins are a type of marketing tool

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Server pull

A process whereby a users browser maintains an automated or customize connection or profile with a Web server. The browser usually sets up a unique request that is recorded and stored electronically for future reference. Examples are: request for automated delivery of email newsletters, the request for web content based on a specific search criteria determined by the user, or setting up a personalize webpage that customizes the information delivered to the user based on a predetermined self selections.

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Server pull

A process whereby a users browser maintains an automated or customize connection or profile with a Web server. The browser usually sets up a unique request that is recorded and stored electronically for future reference. Examples are: request for automated delivery of email newsletters, the request for web content based on a specific search criteria determined by the user, or setting up a personalize webpage that customizes the information delivered to the user based on a predetermined self selections.

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social marketing

Marketing tactic that taps into the growth of social networks, encouraging users to adopt and pass along widgets or other content molecules created by brand, or to add a brand to the user social circle of friends

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shopping bot

Intelligent agent with searches for the best price

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

Slotting fee

A fee charge two appetizers by media companies to get premium positioning on their site, category exclusivity or some other special treatment. It is similar to slotting allowances charged by retailers

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social marketing

Marketing tactic that taps into the growth of social networks, encouraging users to adopt and pass along widgets or other content molecules created by brand, or to add a brand to the user social circle of friends

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Space

Location on the page of the site in which an ad can be placed. Each space on a site is uniquely identified. There can be multiple spaces on a single page

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Server initiated at impression

One of the two methods used for ad counting. Add content is delivered to the user via two methods- server initiated and client initiated. Server initiated add counting uses the publishers web content server for making requests. Formatting and redirecting content. For organizations using a server initiated ad counting method, counting should occur subsequent to the ad response at either the publisher's ad server or the web content server, or later in the process see client initiated at impression

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shopping bot

Intelligent agent with searches for the best price

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social marketing

Marketing tactic that taps into the growth of social networks, encouraging users to adopt and pass along widgets or other content molecules created by brand, or to add a brand to the user social circle of friends

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Spam

Term describing unsolicited commercial email

Spam filter

Software built into email gateways as well as email client applications designed to identify and remove unsolicited commercial messages from incoming email before the end user sees them

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

Slotting fee

A fee charge two appetizers by media companies to get premium positioning on their site, category exclusivity or some other special treatment. It is similar to slotting allowances charged by retailers

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social marketing

Marketing tactic that taps into the growth of social networks, encouraging users to adopt and pass along widgets or other content molecules created by brand, or to add a brand to the user social circle of friends

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Space

Location on the page of the site in which an ad can be placed. Each space on a site is uniquely identified. There can be multiple spaces on a single page

Spam filter

Software built into email gateways as well as email client applications designed to identify and remove unsolicited commercial messages from incoming email before the end user sees them

Spider

A program that automatically fetches webpages. Spiders are used to feed pages to search engines. It is called a spider because it crawls over the webpage. Because most webpages contain links to other pages, a spider can start almost anywhere. As soon as it links to another page, it goes off and fetches it. Large search engines have many spiders working in parallel. See robot

Server initiated at impression

One of the two methods used for ad counting. Add content is delivered to the user via two methods- server initiated and client initiated. Server initiated add counting uses the publishers web content server for making requests. Formatting and redirecting content. For organizations using a server initiated ad counting method, counting should occur subsequent to the ad response at either the publisher's ad server or the web content server, or later in the process see client initiated at impression

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Session

1) A sequence of Internet activity made by one user at one site. If her user makes no request for my site during the 30 minute period of time, the next content or ad request with then const to the beginning of a new visit;


2) A series of transactions performed by her user that can be tracked across success of websites. For example in a single session, the user may start on the publishers website, click on an advertisement and then go to the advertisers website and make purchases. see visit

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Site-centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a website own server logs

Slotting fee

A fee charge two appetizers by media companies to get premium positioning on their site, category exclusivity or some other special treatment. It is similar to slotting allowances charged by retailers

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social marketing

Marketing tactic that taps into the growth of social networks, encouraging users to adopt and pass along widgets or other content molecules created by brand, or to add a brand to the user social circle of friends

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Space

Location on the page of the site in which an ad can be placed. Each space on a site is uniquely identified. There can be multiple spaces on a single page

Spider

A program that automatically fetches webpages. Spiders are used to feed pages to search engines. It is called a spider because it crawls over the webpage. Because most webpages contain links to other pages, a spider can start almost anywhere. As soon as it links to another page, it goes off and fetches it. Large search engines have many spiders working in parallel. See robot

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Shopping bot

Intelligent agent with searches for the best price

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Space

Location on the page of the site in which an ad can be placed. Each space on a site is uniquely identified. There can be multiple spaces on a single page

Spam

Term describing unsolicited commercial email

Spider

A program that automatically fetches webpages. Spiders are used to feed pages to search engines. It is called a spider because it crawls over the webpage. Because most webpages contain links to other pages, a spider can start almost anywhere. As soon as it links to another page, it goes off and fetches it. Large search engines have many spiders working in parallel. See robot

Sponsor

1) A sponsor is an advertiser who has sponsored an ad and, by doing so, has also helped sponsor or sustain the website itself


2) an advertiser that has a special relationship with the website and supports a specific feature of the website, such as a writer's column or a collection of articles on a particular subject

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Server initiated at impression

One of the two methods used for ad counting. Add content is delivered to the user via two methods- server initiated and client initiated. Server initiated add counting uses the publishers web content server for making requests. Formatting and redirecting content. For organizations using a server initiated ad counting method, counting should occur subsequent to the ad response at either the publisher's ad server or the web content server, or later in the process see client initiated at impression

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Skins

Customized and interchangeable set of graphics, which allow Internet users to continually change the look of their desktops or browsers, without changing their settings or functionality. Skins are a type of marketing tool

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Spam filter

Software built into email gateways as well as email client applications designed to identify and remove unsolicited commercial messages from incoming email before the end user sees them

Splash page

A preliminary page that precedes the user requested page of the website that usually promote a particular site feature or provides advertising. A splash page is time to move on to the requested page after a short period of time or a click. Also known as an interstitial. Splash pages are not considered qualified page impressions under current industry standards, but they are considered qualified ad impressions

Sponsor

1) A sponsor is an advertiser who has sponsored an ad and, by doing so, has also helped sponsor or sustain the website itself


2) an advertiser that has a special relationship with the website and supports a specific feature of the website, such as a writer's column or a collection of articles on a particular subject

Stickiness

A measure used to gauge the effectiveness of the site in retaining individual users. Sticking this is usually measured by the direction of the visit

Server initiated at impression

One of the two methods used for ad counting. Add content is delivered to the user via two methods- server initiated and client initiated. Server initiated add counting uses the publishers web content server for making requests. Formatting and redirecting content. For organizations using a server initiated ad counting method, counting should occur subsequent to the ad response at either the publisher's ad server or the web content server, or later in the process see client initiated at impression

Server pull

A process whereby a users browser maintains an automated or customize connection or profile with a Web server. The browser usually sets up a unique request that is recorded and stored electronically for future reference. Examples are: request for automated delivery of email newsletters, the request for web content based on a specific search criteria determined by the user, or setting up a personalize webpage that customizes the information delivered to the user based on a predetermined self selections.

Session

1) A sequence of Internet activity made by one user at one site. If her user makes no request for my site during the 30 minute period of time, the next content or ad request with then const to the beginning of a new visit;


2) A series of transactions performed by her user that can be tracked across success of websites. For example in a single session, the user may start on the publishers website, click on an advertisement and then go to the advertisers website and make purchases. see visit

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Slotting fee

A fee charge two appetizers by media companies to get premium positioning on their site, category exclusivity or some other special treatment. It is similar to slotting allowances charged by retailers

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Space

Location on the page of the site in which an ad can be placed. Each space on a site is uniquely identified. There can be multiple spaces on a single page

Spam

Term describing unsolicited commercial email

Spam filter

Software built into email gateways as well as email client applications designed to identify and remove unsolicited commercial messages from incoming email before the end user sees them

Splash page

A preliminary page that precedes the user requested page of the website that usually promote a particular site feature or provides advertising. A splash page is time to move on to the requested page after a short period of time or a click. Also known as an interstitial. Splash pages are not considered qualified page impressions under current industry standards, but they are considered qualified ad impressions

Sponsor

1) A sponsor is an advertiser who has sponsored an ad and, by doing so, has also helped sponsor or sustain the website itself


2) an advertiser that has a special relationship with the website and supports a specific feature of the website, such as a writer's column or a collection of articles on a particular subject

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Streaming

1) Technology that permits continuous audio and video delivered to a computer from the remote website


2) and Internet data transfer technique that allows the user to see and hear audio and video files. The host or source compress them "streams" small packets of information over the Internet to the user, who can access the content as it is received

Server pull

A process whereby a users browser maintains an automated or customize connection or profile with a Web server. The browser usually sets up a unique request that is recorded and stored electronically for future reference. Examples are: request for automated delivery of email newsletters, the request for web content based on a specific search criteria determined by the user, or setting up a personalize webpage that customizes the information delivered to the user based on a predetermined self selections.

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shopping bot

Intelligent agent with searches for the best price

Site-centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a website own server logs

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Splash page

A preliminary page that precedes the user requested page of the website that usually promote a particular site feature or provides advertising. A splash page is time to move on to the requested page after a short period of time or a click. Also known as an interstitial. Splash pages are not considered qualified page impressions under current industry standards, but they are considered qualified ad impressions

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Stickiness

A measure used to gauge the effectiveness of the site in retaining individual users. Sticking this is usually measured by the direction of the visit

Session

1) A sequence of Internet activity made by one user at one site. If her user makes no request for my site during the 30 minute period of time, the next content or ad request with then const to the beginning of a new visit;


2) A series of transactions performed by her user that can be tracked across success of websites. For example in a single session, the user may start on the publishers website, click on an advertisement and then go to the advertisers website and make purchases. see visit

Session cookies

These are temporary and are erased when the browser exits at the end of the web surfing session

Set-top box

An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game systems, or cable systems

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social marketing

Marketing tactic that taps into the growth of social networks, encouraging users to adopt and pass along widgets or other content molecules created by brand, or to add a brand to the user social circle of friends

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Space

Location on the page of the site in which an ad can be placed. Each space on a site is uniquely identified. There can be multiple spaces on a single page

Spider

A program that automatically fetches webpages. Spiders are used to feed pages to search engines. It is called a spider because it crawls over the webpage. Because most webpages contain links to other pages, a spider can start almost anywhere. As soon as it links to another page, it goes off and fetches it. Large search engines have many spiders working in parallel. See robot

Sponsor

1) A sponsor is an advertiser who has sponsored an ad and, by doing so, has also helped sponsor or sustain the website itself


2) an advertiser that has a special relationship with the website and supports a specific feature of the website, such as a writer's column or a collection of articles on a particular subject

Sponsorship

Sponsorship represents custom content and/or experiences created for an advertiser which may or may not include add unities( Display advertising, brand logos, advertorial and prerolled video). Sponsorships fall into several categories:


Spotlights are custom pages incorporating and advertisers brand and housing a collection of content usually around a theme


Advergaming can range from an advertiser buying all the ad units around the game or a "sponsored by "


link to creating a custom branded game experience


Content and section sponsorship is when an appetizer exclusively sponsors a particular section of the site or email(usually existing content) rescanned with the advertisers branding

Server centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from server logs

Superstitials

An interstitial format developed by unicast which is fully pre-cashed before playing. Specs are 550x 480 Pixels(2/3 of screen) up to 100 K file size and up to 20 seconds in length

Server pull

A process whereby a users browser maintains an automated or customize connection or profile with a Web server. The browser usually sets up a unique request that is recorded and stored electronically for future reference. Examples are: request for automated delivery of email newsletters, the request for web content based on a specific search criteria determined by the user, or setting up a personalize webpage that customizes the information delivered to the user based on a predetermined self selections.

Server push

A process whereby a server maintains an open connection with the browser after the initial request for a page. Through this open connection the server continues to provide updated pages and content even though the visitor has made no further direct request for such information.

Session

1) A sequence of Internet activity made by one user at one site. If her user makes no request for my site during the 30 minute period of time, the next content or ad request with then const to the beginning of a new visit;


2) A series of transactions performed by her user that can be tracked across success of websites. For example in a single session, the user may start on the publishers website, click on an advertisement and then go to the advertisers website and make purchases. see visit

Session cookies

These are temporary and are erased when the browser exits at the end of the web surfing session

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

Sell Through rate

The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to trade or barter.

Shockwave

A browser plug-in developed by Macromedia now a part of Adobe which allows multimedia objects to appear on the web (animation, audio and video)

Site-centric measurement

Audience measurement derived from a website own server logs

Skins

Customized and interchangeable set of graphics, which allow Internet users to continually change the look of their desktops or browsers, without changing their settings or functionality. Skins are a type of marketing tool

Skyscraper

A tall, thin online ad unit. The IAB guidelines recommend two sizes of skyscrapers: 120 x 600 and 160×600

SMPT - simple mail transfer protocol

The protocol used to transfer email

SMS Short message service

Standard for sending and receiving short text messages via mobile handsets (160 character)

Sniffer

Software that to text capabilities of the users browser (looking for such things as Java capabilities, plug-ins, screen resolution,


and bandwidth)

Server

CA computer which distributes files which are shared across a LAN, WAN or the Internet. Also known as a host

Social bookmarking

Aggregating, rating, describing, and publishing bookmarks-links to webpages or other online content

Social marketing

Marketing tactic that taps into the growth of social networks, encouraging users to adopt and pass along widgets or other content molecules created by brand, or to add a brand to the user social circle of friends

Social network

And online destination that gives users a chance to connect with one or more groups of friends, facilitating sharing the content, news, and information among them. Examples of social networks include Facebook and LinkedIn

Space

Location on the page of the site in which an ad can be placed. Each space on a site is uniquely identified. There can be multiple spaces on a single page

Spam filter

Software built into email gateways as well as email client applications designed to identify and remove unsolicited commercial messages from incoming email before the end user sees them

Spider

A program that automatically fetches webpages. Spiders are used to feed pages to search engines. It is called a spider because it crawls over the webpage. Because most webpages contain links to other pages, a spider can start almost anywhere. As soon as it links to another page, it goes off and fetches it. Large search engines have many spiders working in parallel. See robot

Sponsor

1) A sponsor is an advertiser who has sponsored an ad and, by doing so, has also helped sponsor or sustain the website itself


2) an advertiser that has a special relationship with the website and supports a specific feature of the website, such as a writer's column or a collection of articles on a particular subject

Sponsorship

Sponsorship represents custom content and/or experiences created for an advertiser which may or may not include add unities( Display advertising, brand logos, advertorial and prerolled video). Sponsorships fall into several categories:


Spotlights are custom pages incorporating and advertisers brand and housing a collection of content usually around a theme


Advergaming can range from an advertiser buying all the ad units around the game or a "sponsored by "


link to creating a custom branded game experience


Content and section sponsorship is when an appetizer exclusively sponsors a particular section of the site or email(usually existing content) rescanned with the advertisers branding

Streaming

1) Technology that permits continuous audio and video delivered to a computer from the remote website


2) and Internet data transfer technique that allows the user to see and hear audio and video files. The host or source compress them "streams" small packets of information over the Internet to the user, who can access the content as it is received

Streaming media player

A software program which can decompresses audio and/or video files so the user can hear and/or see the video or audio file. Some examples are real player, Windows media player and QuickTime player

Surfing

Exploring the world wide web

Sponsorship

Sponsorship represents custom content and/or experiences created for an advertiser which may or may not include add unities( Display advertising, brand logos, advertorial and prerolled video). Sponsorships fall into several categories:


Spotlights are custom pages incorporating and advertisers brand and housing a collection of content usually around a theme


Advergaming can range from an advertiser buying all the ad units around the game or a "sponsored by "


link to creating a custom branded game experience


Content and section sponsorship is when an appetizer exclusively sponsors a particular section of the site or email(usually existing content) rescanned with the advertisers branding


Sweepstakes and contests can range from branded sweepstakes on the site to full-fledged branded contest with submissions and judging


Static ad placement/static


rotation


1) adds that remain on the webpage for a specified period of time


2)embedded ads

SGML- Standard generalized markup language

The parent language of HTML

TCP/IP transfer control protocol/Internet protocol

The software protocols that run the Internet determining how packets of data travel from origin to destination