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Global Intelligence for the Digital Transition
Global Intelligence for the Digital Transition
Electronic Ink is a paperlike display used primarily in eBook readers. It is a specific proprietary type of electronic paper manufactured by E Ink Corporation (E Ink - electrophoretic ink). It is currently available commercially in grayscale and color and is commonly used in e-readers and, to a lesser extent, in mobile phones and watches.
Banner ads, links or advertiser sponsorships that appear in e-mail newsletters, e-mail marketing campaigns and other commercial e-mail communications. Includes all types of electronic mail (e.g., basic text or HTML-enabled).
An e-mail that cannot be delivered to the mailbox provider and is sent back to the e-mail Service Provider that sent it. A bounce is classified as either “hard” or “soft.” Hard bounces are the failed delivery of e-mail due to a permanent reason, such as a non-existent address. Soft bounces are the failed delivery of e-mail due to a temporary issue, such as a full inbox or an unavailable ISP server.
The process of compressing and separating a file into packets so that it can be delivered over a network.
Primarily used for click-through tracking today, but also for companion banner interactions and video session tracking (e.g. 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).
Expandable banners are Rich Media Ads that expand in size when a user rolls over or clicks on them. They reveal more advertising information and are designed to grab the attention of the user. The IAB provides guidelines for expandable banners in the Rich Media Ads section of the Display Advertising Creative Format Guidelines Quick Reference Guide
This glossary is based on the IAB Wiki and IAB UK’s Jargon Buster. The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) is the trade association for online and mobile advertising. It promotes growth and best practice for advertisers, agencies and media owners.
For more information visit www.iab.net and www.iabuk.net.