BusinessAugust 18, 2026

retargeting

REE-tar-get-ing

Definition

A form of online advertising that shows targeted ads to people who have already visited a brand's website or interacted with their content.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'targeting,' which comes from the word 'target' derived from the Old French 'targe,' meaning a shield.

In the news

In this article, retargeting is mentioned as one of the digital media channels used to deliver the campaign's message to potential customers who have previously engaged with Clearlight's online assets.

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