Sales marketing glossary

20 terms

astroturfing
noun
creating fake grassroots support for a brand or product
brand awareness
noun
the value of a brand in consumers' minds.
brand awareness
noun
how easily people recognize a brand.
Buyer persona
noun
semi-fictional profile of the ideal customer
churn prediction
noun
using data to predict witch customers will stop buying.
competitive advantage
adjective
what makes a business stronger than rivals
customer advocacy
noun
turning loyal customer into brand promoters.
Dark marketing
noun
targeted ads that are hidden from the general public
geo-fencing
noun
using location data to trigger ads when people enter a defined area.
KPI
noun
Metrics used to track performance
micro-moments
adjective
targeting customers in very short decision-making moments.
neuromarketing
noun
studying brain responses to marketing stimuli
outbound marketing
noun
Reaching out directly (ads, emails, cold calls)
positioning
verb
defining how a brand is perceived relative to competitors
sentiment analysis
noun
Using AI to measure customer emotions in text or social media.
SEO
noun
Improving visibility on search engines.
shadow-banning
noun
when a platform limits visibility of content without notifying the creator.
USP
Noun
the unique feature that sets a product apart
Value proposition
noun
defining how a brand is perceived relative to competitors
Viral marketing
noun
designing campaigns with the goal of massive online sharing.