Definition

A large, eye-catching advertisement displayed across a website, usually with the subtlety of a marching band at a library. These digital flags wave desperately for attention, rotating between promises of free stuff and vague warnings about things you definitely don't want to happen to your computer.

Example Usage

The banner ad for discount mattresses followed me across seventeen websites, which is either marketing genius or a cry for help.

Source: Digital marketing industry terminology

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