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SIM

Subscriber Identity Module - a removable part the mobile phone hardware that identifies the subscriber.

Simulcast

Watching an existing TV service over the internet at the same time as normal transmission.

Singleplayer

Gaming

There is one player within the game environment.

 

Site analytics

The reporting and analysis of website activity - in particular user behaviour on the site. All websites have a weblog which can be used for this purpose, but other third party software is available for a more sophisticated service.

Site tagging

A tag is a keyword or term assigned to a piece of information. This kind of metadata helps describe an item and allows it to be found again by browsing or searching.

Skyscraper

A long, vertical, online advert usually found running down the side of a page in a fixed placement.

Smart Speaker Ads

Audio

Audio ads specifically designed for and delivered through smart speaker devices like Amazon Echo or Google Home, often with interactive features.

Sniffer software

Identifies the settings and permissions of a user’s browser to determine compatibility with ad formats and serves an advert they will be able to see/fully interact with.

Social commerce

The sale of products or goods directly via social media platforms

 

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