neglecting promotion

[nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ prəˈmoʊʃən]
verb phrase / gerund
negligenciar a promoção / descuidar da promoção
1. failing to give adequate attention, effort, or resources to promoting something, someone, or a cause
The company was neglecting promotion of its new product line, which resulted in poor sales.
A empresa estava negligenciando a promoção de sua nova linha de produtos, o que resultou em vendas fracas.
2. disregarding or failing to advance someone's career opportunities or professional development
The manager was accused of neglecting promotion of deserving employees.
O gerente foi acusado de negligenciar a promoção de funcionários merecedores.
3. failing to market, advertise, or publicize something effectively
By neglecting promotion, the local business lost customers to competitors.
Ao negligenciar a promoção, o negócio local perdeu clientes para os concorrentes.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, neglecting promotion is viewed negatively and can result in lost market share, missed career opportunities, or diminished visibility for individuals. In corporate environments, effective promotion is considered essential for success, and neglecting it is often seen as a strategic or managerial failure.
NYC Slang
dropping the ball on promotion / sleeping on something
Synonyms / Sinônimos
overlooking promotionignoring advancementdisregarding marketingfailing to advertiseunderinvesting in promotion
Antonyms / Antônimos
actively promotingadvancing promotionchampioningadvocating forpushing forward

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
negligenciar a promoção / descuidar da promoção
standard usage in business and professional contexts
São Paulo
deixar de lado a promoção
common in business environments
Rio de Janeiro
não dar atenção à promoção
colloquial business usage
Portugal
negligenciar a promoção / descurar da promoção
European Portuguese variant, slightly more formal

Related Words

promotionmarketingneglectadvancementcareer developmentpublicityadvertising

Related Idioms & Phrases

dropping the ball
letting something fall through the cracks
failing to capitalize on an opportunity
putting something on the back burner
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