promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən 
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially
: the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
Examples of promotion in a Sentence
There was little chance for promotion within the company.
She was given a well-deserved promotion.
The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.
the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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Artist development, music production, choreography, promotion, and even fan engagement are all typically handled in-house.
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Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Check the team website for more promotions throughout the season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
In his first full pro season in ’25, the southpaw dominated High-A before earning a promotion to Hartford.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the past year, clipping has become such an integral part of music promotion that many major and independent record companies now offer it in their suite of marketing tools, often hiring outside agencies to run clipping campaigns for both frontline and legacy acts.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Check the team website for more promotions throughout the season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
In his first full pro season in ’25, the southpaw dominated High-A before earning a promotion to Hartford.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the past year, clipping has become such an integral part of music promotion that many major and independent record companies now offer it in their suite of marketing tools, often hiring outside agencies to run clipping campaigns for both frontline and legacy acts.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
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