noun
introductory article; advertisement
A written piece that introduces a product, service, person, or event, often in a magazine or newspaper. Can be a paid advertisement or a feature article.
新製品の紹介記事が雑誌に載っていた。
An introductory article about the new product appeared in the magazine.
この紹介記事は広告として掲載された。
This introductory article was published as an advertisement.
Compound of 紹介 (introduction) and 記事 (article).