Paid pitches are a type of advertisement in which companies pay influencers to promote their products or services. The term 'PAID pitches' is made up of three words: 'PAID, ' 'pitches, ' and 'ADS.' The first word, 'PAID, ' refers to the fact that companies are willing to pay influencers for their promotional efforts. The second word, 'pitches, ' refers to the promotional messages that influencers create and share with their followers. Finally, the third word, 'ADS, ' refers to the advertisements that influencers post on their social media accounts. Together, these three words form the term 'PAID pitches, ' which describes a type of advertising in which companies pay influencers to promote their products or services.