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What-is definitions — plain-English glossary

Plain-English definitions of marketing terms, channels, frameworks, and concepts. Each entry includes formula where applicable, examples, edge cases, and adjacent terms.

  1. Definitions that an operator can actually use, not textbook prose.

  2. Formula + example + edge case for every quantitative term.

  3. Cross-linked to glossary (87 terms) + industry adaptations (2,697 cells).

  4. Built for AI Overview and LLM citation — direct-answer first, depth below.

Purpose

Why this hub exists

Definitions are the foundation. If your team doesn't share a common vocabulary on CAC, ROAS, MRR, attribution windows, etc., every marketing conversation runs into translation overhead. This hub is the anchor.

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What is by industry

Industry-flagged questions in this kind. Each entry is also accessible at /what-is/{slug}/{industry-id} for the industry-specific deep version.

By service

What is by service

Service-flagged questions. Cross-link to service hubs + service guides.

Methodology

How we structure what is content

How definitions are structured

Lead with the plain-English answer in 80 words. Add formula. Add 3 examples. Add edge cases. Add adjacent terms.

How they differ from glossary

Glossary entries are reference cards. What-is pages are answer-first articles — same definition, different structural emphasis (story + benchmarks vs spec + formula).

Why AIO-optimised matters

AI Overview and chatbot citations now drive ~15-25% of inbound for B2B content in 2026 (Frameleads internal data). The structure of the answer determines whether you get cited or not.

Full list

All 203 what is entries

Complete list, alphabetical. Each entry links to its full page.

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Sources & references

Cited primary and analyst sources. Independent of Frameleads' own data.

  1. IBEF — India Brand Equity Foundation: Indian Industry ReportsIBEF (Ministry of Commerce & Industry)

    Sector-level market size, growth, and policy context for Indian industries.

  2. IAMAI — Internet & Mobile Association of IndiaIAMAI

    Digital advertising industry body; reports on India internet user base, ad spend, and platform shares.

  3. MoSPI — Ministry of Statistics and Programme ImplementationGovernment of India

    Primary source for India macro-economic indicators (CPI, GDP, household consumption).

  4. ASCI Code for Self-Regulation of Advertising in IndiaAdvertising Standards Council of India

    Mandatory baseline for all advertising claims in India — including digital, influencer, and comparative ads.

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