Sponsored content is a type of marketing where brands pay to create and share content that promotes their products or services, but it is designed to look like regular editorial content. It blends advertising with valuable information or entertainment to engage the audience without feeling like a traditional ad.
Synonyms: paid content, branded content, advertorial, sponsored posts

Sponsored content helps brands connect with their audience in a more natural and engaging way. Unlike traditional ads, it provides useful or entertaining information, which can build trust and improve brand perception.
Brands collaborate with publishers, influencers, or content creators to produce articles, videos, or social media posts that subtly promote their products or services. This content is often labeled as "sponsored" to maintain transparency.
Examples include a beauty brand sponsoring a makeup tutorial video, a travel company funding a blog post about vacation tips, or a tech company supporting a podcast episode discussing industry trends.