mindshare

noun

plural -s

: a controlling or predominant hold of one's attention that is gained especially by marketing ploys

gain mindshare with both media and consumers

—Barbara Kohn

Word History

Etymology

mind entry 1 + market share

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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