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Words that must stay distinct

Media formulas and definitions

M2 and TEE · media measures

TermExact distinctionExample
ReachDistinct people exposed at least onceOne person seeing three ads still adds one to reach.
ImpressionsAll exposure opportunities, including repeatsThat person contributes three impressions.
FrequencyAverage repetition among reached peopleThree impressions ÷ one reached person = three.
RatingAudience of a placement/programme as a percentage of its target universe20,000 out of 100,000 = 20 rating points.
AwarenessKnowing or recognising the brandMeasured recognition in a survey; not simply an impression.
Brand equityValue added by brand associationsFamiliar reliability may create preference.
PositioningIntended place relative to alternativesReliable scheduled delivery for busy workers.
ObjectiveSpecified change soughtAwareness from 20% to 40% in eight weeks.
StrategyOverall approachDemonstrate an important supported benefit.
TacticSpecific executionA short product demonstration in a selected channel.

Yaad rakho: Log alag gino = reach; baar-baar dikhna = impressions; per person average = frequency.