Which statement distinguishes native advertising from standard ads?

• A. Native Advertising Is Always Clearly Labeled as Advertising
• B. Native Advertising Is Only Used in Print Media
• C. Native Advertising Disguises Ads as Regular Content
• D. Native Advertising Avoids Sponsorship

Answer: (C)

Native advertising hinges on blending with the platform’s content. It is designed to look and feel like the surrounding editorial or user posts, so readers encounter it as part of the content experience rather than as a separate, obvious ad. That disguise—or seamless integration—is what sets native advertising apart from standard ads, which appear clearly as promotional messages and don’t try to imitate regular content. While native ads may be sponsored content and sometimes disclosed, the defining feature is their format and presentation that mirrors regular content. The other statements miss the key point: native ads aren’t defined by always being labeled, nor by being limited to print, nor by avoiding sponsorship.