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Advertorial - What Is An Advertorial

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At its most basic, an advertorial is a piece of advertising made to look like content. How the advertising is disguised, what it looks like, and how thoroughly it's disguised can vary.

Freelance writers looking for advertorial work may be in luck as companies seek to revamp marketing ploys and push into new markets. Those looking for advertorial work may want to target trade magazines and/or ad agencies.

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