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advertorial

An article or editorial that has been written for the purpose of promoting a product or service. The word itself is a combination of "advertisement" and "editorial." Often the piece will avoid a tone with overt bias.
I had read a whole page about vitamins in the news magazine before realizing the story was just an advertorial.
advertorial by brianbbad March 23, 2011

Advertoo 

A permanently inked tattoo located on any part of the body that expresses a logo, tagline, or otherwise brand-defining mark of any private or public corporation or organization.
Remember the Mitt Romney fan who got that advertoo on his face?
Advertoo by LaserSpa of Tampa Bay September 8, 2014

advertorial sage 

One who thrives in the commercial throes of cleaning, polishing, and aesthetic products and gadgetry, while possessing and embodying the wisdom of an edified persona.
The advertorial sage's day job seems contrary to her true passion and spirit, leading one to expect greatness from such trials.
advertorial sage by Peralta January 12, 2009
An animated show that advertises a real product, like Dairy Queen or Swiffer.
That advertoon about some Burger King looks awesome!
Advertoon by JSKTPR December 9, 2021

Advertophobia 

I get really annoyed when I see advertisements. I have a very strong case of advertophobia.
Advertophobia by Pugalshish August 1, 2025

Advertophobic 

A person or state of being in which someone or something has advertophobia.
I'm very advertophobic whenever I see someone advertising something.
Advertophobic by Pugalshish August 1, 2025