promotion
noun
uk/prəˈməʊʃən/ us [ C or U ] HR, WORKPLACE
the process or fact of giving someone a higher or more important job:
Employees worry that saying 'no' to the boss decreases their chances of advancement and promotion.
get/receive a promotion Does working longer hours increase your chances of getting a promotion?
She was recommended for promotion by her manager.
The study showed that obese employees were repeatedly passed over for promotion.
He was seen by management as a troublemaker rather than a candidate for promotion.
[ C or U ] MARKETING (also product promotion)
an advertisement, event, or other activity used to advertise a product or service, or the use of these advertisements, events, etc.:
The supermarket has said it will extend the promotion for another week.
The chain chose to concentrate very heavily on in-store promotions.
We do product promotions using text messages.
Heavy promotion of the country as a tourist destination has brought significant growth in the industry.
promotions [ U ]
MARKETING
the activity of advertising products and services, or a department of a company that does this work:
She found a dream job as director of publicity and promotions for a record company in St. Paul.
His book can help your company decide how many dollars should be spent in promotions.
[ U ]
the activity of encouraging something to happen or develop:
the promotion of sth These legislative developments will contribute to the promotion of foreign investment.
Direct government promotion played a primary role in the development of e-commerce.
He worked in a trade promotion unit in the federal Commerce Department.
See also
cross-promotion
consumer promotion
sales promotion