Plugola

//plʌˈɡoʊlə// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Undeclared or illicit publicity or product promotion, especially on radio or television. US, informal, uncountable, usually

    "Both radio and television management must be watchful for instances of staff payola and plugola."

Example

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"Both radio and television management must be watchful for instances of staff payola and plugola."

Etymology

From plug + -ola. Compare to payola.

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