launch event

[lɔːntʃ ɪˈvent]
nounpl: launch events
evento de lançamento
1. A formal or public event organized to introduce a new product, service, company, or initiative to the market or audience
The tech company held a launch event to unveil their new smartphone.
A empresa de tecnologia realizou um evento de lançamento para apresentar seu novo smartphone.
2. An organized gathering where something is officially presented or made available for the first time
The book launch event attracted hundreds of fans and media representatives.
O evento de lançamento do livro atraiu centenas de fãs e representantes da mídia.
In Brazil, launch events are highly valued marketing and PR tools, especially in the technology, fashion, and entertainment industries. They are often elaborate affairs with media coverage, influencers, and entertainment. In the USA, particularly in tech hubs like Silicon Valley and New York City, launch events range from intimate press conferences to massive stadium events, reflecting the innovation culture and importance placed on product introductions.
NYC Slang
drop party / launch
Synonyms / Sinônimos
product launchunveiling eventrelease eventdebut eventpremiere
Antonyms / Antônimos
closing eventfarewell eventdiscontinuation event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evento de lançamento
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
São Paulo
lançamento / evento de lançamento
Business hub usage, often shortened to just 'lançamento' in corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
evento de lançamento / apresentação
Sometimes replaced with 'apresentação' in informal contexts
Portugal
evento de lançamento / cerimónia de lançamento
Portuguese variant may use 'cerimónia' for more formal events

Related Words

press conferenceproduct announcementgrand openingpresentationpromotional eventlaunch party

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a big splash with a launch event
launch with a bang
soft launch versus hard launch event
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