Adland
noun
(informal) the advertising industry and the people who work in it
Contemporary Examples
James P. Othmer is the author of adland: Searching for the Meaning of Life on a Branded Planet and the novel The Futurist .
Super Bowl Ads Play It Safe James P. Othmer February 7, 2010
James P. Othmer is the author of adland: Searching for the Meaning of Life on a Branded Planet and the novel THE FUTURIST.
How Nike Exploits Tiger Woods’ Dead Father James P. Othmer April 7, 2010
James P. Othmer is the author of adland: Searching for the Meaning of Life on a Branded Planet and the novel The Futurist.
Don Draper Takes on Health Care James P. Othmer March 21, 2010
noun
the advertising world; the advertising business
Examples
He left adland for politics.
Usage Note
informal
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