Oprah effect

English

Proper noun

the Oprah effect

(informal) The large boost in sales or popularity of products and services endorsed by Oprah Winfrey on her television chat show.
- 2016 [2008], Janice Peck, Age of Oprah: Cultural Icon for the Neoliberal Era, Routledge, →ISBN, page 224:
  Whether the “Oprah effect” extends to influencing the outcome of a presidential race remains to be seen, but there are already signs of backlash from her audience.

See also

Delia effect

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