CATEGORY BREAKDOWN EXAMPLES AND NOTES
Automotive
Product & services E.g. Car parts; car mechanics; automobile recovery services
Car brands Advertising of cars. Typical global brands include e.g. Ford, Nissan, Vauxhall/Opel
Car dealers Specialists in buying/selling of new and user cars
Electric vehicles Includes electric as well as hybrid vehicles
Premium car brands Cars from higher value manufacturers - e.g. Mercedes; BMW; Porsche. [Note: No specific value on what qualifies as 'Premium' - it is a subjective choice]
Tyres Advertising from tyre manufacturers and specialists
Other
Banking & Finance
Banks (Note - includes building societies)
Credit cards Advertising of credit cards
Investment & Private banking Specialists in wealth / asset / private investment management
Loans (Note - includes mortgages)
Pensions & Retirement Financial products / services specifically relating to pensions/retirement
Trading & Transaction platforms Self-service/trading platforms; payment merchants such as PayPal
Other
Beauty
Body & Skin care E.g soap; moisturisers, lip care
Haircare E.g. shampoo; hair gel; conditioner
Make up & Cosmetics E.g. eye liner; foundation; perfumes. [Note - includes branding campaigns]
Other
Career & Education
Adult education / Professional training E.g. Career development; specialist training
Colleges Colleges providing pre-university / equivalent education
Job advertisements Includes campaigns from companies promoting themselves to prospective employees
Schools Includes pre-schools/nurseries
Universities Advertising from traditional universities providing (e.g.) undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Other
Electrical, Tech, Telecoms
Business technology & Cloud services E.g. network solutions for companies
Computer hardware E.g. Laptops/desktops
Computer software & Accessories E.g. Operating software / systems; printers; keyboards; USB drives
Large electrical appliances / devices (exc. Computers) E.g. Fridges; washing machines; TV sets; Hoovers / vacuum cleaners
Mobile devices E.g. iPhone; Samsung Galaxy
Mobile networks & Internet services E.g. Broadband internet providers
Retailers - Electrical, Tech, Telecoms Retailers (including online) specialising in selling items from across consumer electrical goods and tech devices
Small electrical appliances / devices (exc. Mobile devices) E.g. Toasters; kettles; fans/heaters
Other
Energy & Sustainability & Utilities
Gas / Electricity Providers of gas/electricity energy
Petrol E.g. Petrol stations; Oil companies
Renewable energy / Sustainability Renewable energy providers. Includes Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns
Water Suppliers of water
Other
Fashion & Clothing
Clothes brands (exc. Retailers) Advertising from a single brand/manufacturer (vs a retailer selling many brands)
Footwear brands Brands specialising (/ most known) for footwear such as shoes/boots
Jewellery & Accessories Advertising of jewellery & accessories [Note - excludes high-end premium items -see "Luxury Brands"]
Luxury brands Specifically promoting high-value consumer products / targeting high-net worth individuals
Retailers - Fashion & Clothing Retailers (including online) specialising in selling clothing and fashion-related items
Other
FMCG
Animal products E.g. Pet food / grooming products
Drinks (Alcoholic) E.g. Spirits; beer; wine
Drinks (Non-alcoholic) E.g. Soft drinks; coffee
Food products E.g. Butter; biscuits; chocolate; potato snacks
Household FMCG products (non food & drink) E.g. Cleaning products; cutlery
Other
Gambling
Betting E.g. Bookmakers (including online)
Casinos E.g. Bingo; other places where gambling games are played
Lotteries E.g. National lotteries; lottery organisations
Other
Government / Non-profit Organisations
Charities Organisations who provide help and raise money for e.g. people in need / causes
Government (Local) E.g. Local councils; area focussed Government campaigns
Government (National) E.g. Nationwide campaigns; campaigns from national Governments
Housing associations Organisations who specialise in helping people find Government supported homing
Non-profit organisations (exc. Charities) E.g. Industry lobbying groups; publicly organised organisations
Political parties Political parties. [Note - includes politicians]
Other
Health
Animal services (inc. vets) E.g. Vets; pet groomers
Dental [Note - includes cosmetic services]
Elderly care E.g. Care/Retirement homes for elder people
Funeral services Specialists relating to funerals and after-life services
Healthcare services Private healthcare companies; health specialists (e.g. back; sports injuries)
Mobility services Specialists in products/services specifically targeting people with issues with moving/mobility
Opticians & Eye health Advertising for products and services related to the eyes
Pharmacy / Medicine / Supplements [Notes - includes diet/nutrition products/services]
Other
Home & Garden [Note - excludes general / non-specialising retailers]
Bathrooms Advertising from companies specialising in building / renovation of bathrooms
Beds & Bedrooms Advertising from companies focussed on beds / specialising in bedrooms - e.g. beds; mattresses; bedroom refurbishment
Carpets & Flooring Advertising from companies specialising in / about products/services specifically focussed on carpet & flooring e.g. tiles; home carpets
Joinery & Doors Advertising from companies specialising in joinery / about products/services specifically focussed on doors - e.g. front doors; garage doors; stairs; frames
Kitchens Advertising from companies specialising in improvement / building of kitchens
Roofing Advertising from companies specifically focussed on the roofs of buildings, including the home
Services - General home renovation / refurbishment Specialists in general major/significant home refurbishment - e.g. all-round the home; loft extensions
Services - Outdoors (Gardens / Landscaping / Fencing) Specialists in services focused on outdoors of the home e.g. garden landscaping; building of fences; garage / driveway construction
Sofas Advertising from companies specialising in sofas (e.g. seating for them living room/lounge)
Windows & Blinds Advertising from companies specialising in windows and blinds for window
Other
Insurance
Health / Life / Financial Insurance targeting people - i.e. related to health/life
Home / Car / Contents Insurance targeting physical items - e.g. the home, mobile phones, cars
Travel Insurance focussed on travel - e.g. cover for cancellations lost baggage; medical bills for injuries while on holiday
Other
Leisure & Entertainment