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above the line

adjective

C1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

Relating to mass-media advertising aimed at a broad audience, such as television and print.

The above-the-line push built awareness, while below-the-line activity converted it into sales.

Similar: ATL

Topic: Marketing in Business English

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