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branded content

American  
[bran-did kon-tent] / ˈbræn dɪd ˈkɒn tɛnt /

noun

  1. advertising that a company or brand creates itself and publishes or presents in venues other than traditional ad spaces, as entertainment, educational content, etc..

    I found some delicious branded content on their recipe website.


Etymology

Origin of branded content

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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She finished her studies but changed course when social-media posts about her travels took off, and she realized she could use her education to negotiate contracts for branded content.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

The pictures were used "to promote Ms Lopez's public appearances, boost user engagement, increase shareability, and lend credibility to her branded content", they argue.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

He consults on the side while running a company that makes commercials and music videos and working on branded content and deals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

Chalamet was nominated in the media and entertainment branded content category for his ad for Apple TV+, a follow-up to last year’s campaign with Jon Hamm.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2024

They agreed to an hourlong segment with Bleacher Report, which does branded content with the online betting company DraftKings, because Johnson has worked with it before and enjoyed the relationship.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024