halo effect
noun
: generalization from the perception of one outstanding personality trait to an overly favorable evaluation of the whole personality
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The halo effect is clear: between 2011-2023, Red Bull’s revenue has grown nearly 150%.
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Brad Simms, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The release of Bridgerton season three also had a halo effect on the prior two seasons, both of which finished in the top 12, and prequel Queen Charlotte, which ranked 21st.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2024
The rewards, however, may not be a windfall of near-term income; the PR and halo effect of a bold, big risk pays more in press, coverage, and Brand enhancements beyond what any number on a P/L would show.
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Parks and Studios received unmatched promotion, as the ‘halo effect’ boosted all of our businesses.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2024
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Brad Simms, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The release of Bridgerton season three also had a halo effect on the prior two seasons, both of which finished in the top 12, and prequel Queen Charlotte, which ranked 21st.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2024
The rewards, however, may not be a windfall of near-term income; the PR and halo effect of a bold, big risk pays more in press, coverage, and Brand enhancements beyond what any number on a P/L would show.
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Parks and Studios received unmatched promotion, as the ‘halo effect’ boosted all of our businesses.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Halo effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halo%20effect. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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