Promotions

/prəˈmoʊʃənz/ noun (plural)

Definition

Events, activities, or advancements designed to increase sales, awareness, or someone's rank in a job.

Etymology

From Latin 'promovere' (to move forward), combining 'pro-' (forward) and 'movere' (to move). The word has meant advancement or furtherance since medieval times.

Kelly Says

Marketing promotions work partly because of 'scarcity psychology'—when something seems limited or about to end, our brains treat it as more valuable, even if nothing actually changed.

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