plugola

plugola
/plu goh"leuh/, n. Slang.
1. payment or favor given to people in media or motion pictures for favorable mention or display of a particular product or brand name.
2. promotional mention or praise of someone or something on radio or television.
[1955-60; PLUG + -OLA]

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