Sponsored ads are paid advertisements that target a specific audience to increase brand awareness, sales, and deliver messaging in a cost-effective manner. They can be run on social media and search engines to reach large audiences of potentially millions of people or more niche audiences of thousands with a particular interest. Creating a successful sponsored ad campaign involves setting objectives, targeting the right audience, choosing relevant keywords, designing compelling ad content, monitoring key performance indicators like clicks, and adjusting the campaign based on what performs best. It is an effective way for businesses to gain new customers and drive sales through online advertising.