Glossary/Adtech & Programmatic/Geofencing
Adtech & Programmatic
Geofencing
Targeting ads to devices inside a defined geographic boundary.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Geofencing is the practice of targeting ads to devices located inside a defined geographic boundary, such as a store, venue, or neighborhood. It typically relies on mobile location data from GPS, Wi-Fi, or IP signals. Advertisers use it to reach people near a point of interest or to build audiences of past visitors.