promoter
promoter — noun
1. a person who speaks in support of an idea or cause, working actively to help it
a person who speaks in support of an idea or cause, working actively to help it grow, gain attention, and succeed.
Kabir has been a strong promoter of recycling programmes at his school.
promoter + of + noun phrase (cause/scheme)
The local library found a promoter for its children's reading project.
As a promoter of fair trade, Bao encourages local shops to sell ethical products.
Many parents see Dewi as a leading promoter of girls' education in Indonesia.
Defne has been a tireless promoter of clean water access for villages in rural Turkey.
- advocate
An advocate actively argues for a cause, often in public or legal settings; a promoter focuses more on spreading awareness and gaining active support.
- champion
Stronger than 'promoter' — a champion fights vigorously with personal dedication, often against opposition.
- supporter
Broader and more passive; a supporter may agree or give approval, whereas a promoter actively works to grow the cause.
- backer
A backer typically provides financial support, while a promoter gives time, energy, and publicity.
文法句型
promoter + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently followed by the preposition 'of' with a noun phrase naming the cause or activity (a promoter of peace, a promoter of equal rights). Most often used in positive contexts about social, environmental, health, or educational causes.
常見錯誤
2. an individual or business that plans, funds, and organises public entertainment
an individual or business that plans, funds, and organises public entertainment events such as concerts, sports competitions, festivals, or theatre performances.
The concert promoter booked three bands to play at the city stadium next summer.
concert promoter + booked + performer
Adina works as a music promoter, arranging tours for jazz musicians across Europe.
After the boxing match was cancelled, the promoter refunded all the tickets.
A local promoter organised a food festival that brought together chefs from ten countries.
Élise and her brother started a small company as festival promoters in Brazil.
- organizer
Broader term; an organizer handles logistics, while a promoter also handles financing and publicity.
- producer
In entertainment, a producer has broader creative and financial control, while a promoter focuses on booking and audience-building.
- impresario
More specific to the performing arts; an impresario manages and produces live shows, often with a personal artistic vision.
文法句型
[event type] + promoter
promoter + of + event
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person or company in the entertainment or sports industry. Common compound forms include 'concert promoter,' 'fight promoter,' 'music promoter,' and 'festival promoter.' The promoter handles booking, financing, publicity, and venue arrangements.