above-the-line promotion
‘above-the-line’ promotion
a form of promotion, especially ADVERTISING, where an ADVERTISING AGENCY is paid a commission for buying space or time in the MASS MEDIA such as a newspaper or commercial television company.‘below-the-line’ promotions such as POINT OF SALE DISPLAYS and demonstrations, by contrast, do not involve the payment of a commission. See PROMOTIONAL MIX.
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above-the-line promotion
the promotion of goods and services through media ADVERTISING in the press and on television and radio, as distinct from below-the-line promotion such as direct mailing and in-store exhibitions and displays. See SALES PROMOTION AND MERCHANDISING.Collins Dictionary of Economics, 4th ed. © C. Pass, B. Lowes, L. Davies 2005