Definition

A high-impact ad buy where a brand dominates all advertising placements on a website, app, or platform for a set period. The digital equivalent of a hostile acquisition, but temporary.

Example Usage

We bought a homepage takeover on ESPN during March Madness—every banner, video spot, and interstitial belongs to us for 24 glorious hours.

Origin

Digital advertising terminology emerging in the early 2000s with rich media capabilities

Fun Fact

Premium site takeovers can cost $100,000+ per day but deliver 10x higher brand recall than standard display campaigns.

Source: Digital advertising and media buying terminology

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cohort analysis

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