product placement

noun

: the inclusion of a product in a television program or film as a form of paid advertisement

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China Syndrome Watching Eric unravel over product placement is the most fun The Franchise has had since the pilot. Britina Cheng, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024 Hollywood frequently gives the franchise free product placement putting the white-on-navy insignia on characters in movies and television shows, furthering its cultural reach. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 In negotiating his starring role with an avid producer, Mark Burnett, Trump ended up making as much as $200 million from the show, adding up product placement and appearance fees plus licensing deals. Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024 The half-day event sparked lively discussions about how cutting-edge product placement in digital content is not just catching viewers’ attention but actively driving their purchasing decisions. Meredith Woerner, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for product placement 

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of product placement was in 1982

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“Product placement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/product%20placement. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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