1. the world or industry of advertising; the advertising business and the people who work in it
Usage: informal; often used attributively (e.g., 'adland executives')

Examples

• She spent twenty years working in adland before starting her own agency.
• Adland is known for its creative campaigns and competitive culture.
• Many young professionals dream of breaking into adland.
• The latest trends in adland favor digital and social media advertising.
• Adland executives gathered at the conference to discuss industry innovations.