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Tabloid"A size of newspaper that is roughly half the size of a standard newspaper. A page size is normally 14"" high by 12"" wide."
Tachistoscope testingA method used in advertising and packaging recall tests. Used to measure a viewer's recognition and perception of various elements within an ad by using the different lighting and exposure techniques of a Tachistoscope - a device that projects an image at a fraction of a second.
Tag line"A slogan or phrase that visually conveys the most important product attribute or benefit that the advertiser wishes to convey. Generally, a theme to a campaign."
Target Audiencea consumer group selected to be reached by an advertiser.
Target audienceA specified audience or demographic group for which an advertising message is designed
Target market"A group of individuals whom collectively, are intended recipients of an advertiser's message."
Taxi Display/Taxi Tops"advertising structures that are part of taxicabs, on The roof, rear or window."
Tear sheetsA page cut from a magazine or newspaper that is sent to the advertiser as proof of the ad insertion. Also used to check color reproduction of advertisements.
Teaser campaignAn advertising campaign aimed at arousing interest and curiosity for a product.
Telemarketing"The use of the telephone as a medium to sell, promote, or solicit goods and services."
Theater testing"A method used in testing the viewer responses of a large, randomly selected audience after being exposed to an ad."
Thumbnail"A rough, simple, often small sketch used to show the basic layout of an ad."
Time compressionA technique used in broadcast production to delete time from television commercials.
Total ReachThis is the number of individual prospects exposed to at least one of your advertising messages. You can arrive at your Total Reach by dividing your Gross Rating Points by your Average Frequency.
Tracking studiesA type of research study that follows the same group of subjects over an extended period of time.
Trade advertisingAdvertising designed to increase sales specifically for retailers and wholesalers.
Trade character"People, characters, and animals that are used in advertising and are identified with the products, e.g. Jolly Green Giant and Tony the Tiger."
Trade nameThe name under which a company operates.
Trade stimulantsSales promotions directed toward retailers and distributors that are designed to motivate them both and increase sales.
Trademark"Icon, symbol, or brand name used to identify a specific manufacturer, product, or service."
Traffic builderA promotional tactic using direct mail. Designed to draw consumers to the mailer's location.
Traffic CountThe number of vehicles that pass an out-of-home unit each day. used to calculate DEC.
Transit Advertising"out-of-home media typically found on The outside or inside of Public transportation vehicles or stations such as buses, subways, and trains."
Transit advertisingAdvertising that appears on public transportation or on waiting areas and bus stops.
Transit Shelterstructures for people to wait for Public trnasportation at. out-of-home companies often create advertising Space on them for traffic and pedestrians.
Transparency"A positive, color photographic image on clear film."
Transparent inkInk used in four color printing process that allows for colors underneath the ink to show through.
TrapTo combine different layers of colors in order to create various colors in the four color printing process.
Trim sizeA size of a magazine or newspaper page after trimming.
Tri-Vision"Advertising display usually the size of a tradional billboard that uses moving panels to rotate its surface. This shows three different ad messages in predetermined order and for set amounts of time each, usually 6 or 7 seconds."
TurnoverThe rate of audience change for a specific program during a specific amount of time.
Type fontRefers to the complete alphabet for a specific typeface.
TypefaceA designed alphabet with consistent characteristics and attributes.
TypographyThe designated setting of type for printing purposes.