Adman: meaning, definitions and examples

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adman

 

[ ˈædˌmæn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marketing profession

An adman is a person whose job is to create advertisements for products or services. This role is typically associated with the advertising industry and involves brainstorming, creating, and implementing advertising campaigns. Admen are known for their creativity and strategic thinking, aiming to effectively communicate a message to consumers.

Synonyms

advertiser, marketer, promoter.

Examples of usage

  • The adman pitched an innovative campaign to the client.
  • As an adman, she understands the importance of market research.
  • The adman won several awards for his unique advertisements.

Translations

Translations of the word "adman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 publicitário

🇮🇳 विज्ञापनकर्ता

🇩🇪 Werbefachmann

🇮🇩 pengiklan

🇺🇦 рекламодавець

🇵🇱 reklamowiec

🇯🇵 広告主

🇫🇷 publicitaire

🇪🇸 publicista

🇹🇷 reklamcı

🇰🇷 광고인

🇸🇦 معلن

🇨🇿 reklamní pracovník

🇸🇰 reklamný pracovník

🇨🇳 广告人

🇸🇮 oglaševalec

🇮🇸 auglýsingamaður

🇰🇿 реклама маманы

🇬🇪 рეკლამისტი

🇦🇿 reklamçı

🇲🇽 publicista

Etymology

The term 'adman' is a blend of the word 'advertisement' and the informal suffix '-man', signifying a person engaged in advertising. The usage of 'adman' emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly during the advertising boom in the United States. This period was characterized by the rise of television and mass media, leading to an increased demand for skilled professionals capable of creating captivating advertisements. As companies sought creative minds to help sell their products, the role of the adman became crucial in shaping consumer perceptions and brand identities. Despite the gendered connotation of the term, 'adman' has come to represent anyone involved in the advertising profession, regardless of gender, although 'advertising professional' is increasingly used as a gender-neutral alternative.