| spot advertising spot advertising noun [U] (Marketing ) 1 advertising that is done using television or radio advertisements: We offer a package to suit your business, whether you want spot advertising or to sponsor one of our popular features. The total amount of spot advertising in any one day must not exceed an average of nine minutes per hour (15 per cent) of broadcasting. 2 advertising that is done in a particular place or area, not everywhere spot advertisement (also spot ad, informal) noun [C] |