branded content

American

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

noun

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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The company generates revenue through subscriptions, merchandise and branded content, and the Hugobooms say it is profitable, with all earnings being reinvested into growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

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

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

Peacock will also launch a branded content studio at the sports and entertainment district at L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Hana Kuma has been hired by FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, to produce branded content.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2022

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