Pre-Launch Hype

Definition

Marketing buzz created before a product actually exists, designed to generate demand and media coverage, often falling flat on launch day.

Example Usage

We generated massive pre-launch hype for our new app, and somehow disappointed everyone who showed up for the actual launch.

Source: Marketing terminology

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