plugola
noun
plug·o·la (ˌ)plə-ˈgō-lə 
: incidental advertising on radio or television that is not purchased like regular advertising
Word History
Etymology
plug + -ola (as in payola)
First Known Use
1954, in the meaning defined above
plugola
noun
as in advertising
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- advertising
- commercial
- message
- pitch
- fly sheet
- billing
- ad
- notification
- bulletin
- blurb
- posting
- announcement
- spot
- advertisement
- circular
- communiqué
- show bill
- brochure
- release
- flyer
- gazette
- advert
- notice
- word
- poster
- sign
- come-on
- billboard
- handbill
- playbill
- broadcast
- handout
- bill
- placard
- flier
- broadside
- telecast
- communication
- declaration
- newscast
- dispatch
- report
- proclamation
- promulgation
- promotion
- plug
- propaganda
- pronouncement
- cablecast
- publicity
- campaign
- annunciation
- buildup
- pronunciamento
- promo
- boost
- rescript
- edict
- signification
- ballyhoo
