TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

push and pull [1 record]

Record 1 2002-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Merchandising Techniques
  • Advertising
CONT

In this text I will primarily be talking about the push and pull concepts of information. The web is (mostly) a pull medium: the user clicks links to weave an individual path through available sites and searches actively for information. A good metaphor for the web is a library where anyone can leave their own papers and books on shelves for others to pick up. Many traditional information purveyors have however been trying to implement push into webspace, since then they can also push advertising and so be able to charge sponsors. The increasing use of sponsor graphics and banners on sites with high hits is another expression of this.

Key term(s)
  • push-pull

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques marchandes
  • Publicité
DEF

Expression désignant l'action combinée de la publicité générale et des promotions : la publicité générale «tire» le consommateur potentiel vers le produit. La promotion «pousse» l'article vers le prospect, à travers les circuits de distribution.

CONT

Technologies de vérification de la promotion et de la publicité (pousser-tirer ou "push and pull"), qui permet aux utilisateurs de contrôler leurs besoins d'information.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: