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Is there a word for the image that is only intended to draw attention?
Attention catcher? Attention grabber?
Those are usually very bright and eye-catching, may be placed as a thumbnail of the article or a video to attract people's attention.










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    Is there a word for the image that is only intended to draw attention?
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      Is there a word for the image that is only intended to draw attention?
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      Those are usually very bright and eye-catching, may be placed as a thumbnail of the article or a video to attract people's attention.







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          That's an example of clickbait.



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          Clickbait is a text or thumbnail link that is designed to entice users to follow that link and read, view, or listen to the linked piece of online content.







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            Eye-catcher (or eyecatcher)




            Eye-catcher - something that especially attracts one's attention




            Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.




            The term eyecatcher is also used within advertising and journalism, likewise to refer to an effect which draws the attention of a viewer. This is a crucial element within brand marketing and headlines.




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            • Interestingly enough, those short segments on TV where the logo of a given show pops up right before and after a commercial break are also called this.
              – psosuna
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            • @psosuna, yes, everything in online and offline worlds, that tries to catch our eyes
              – Ivan Olshansky
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            That's an example of clickbait.



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            Clickbait is a text or thumbnail link that is designed to entice users to follow that link and read, view, or listen to the linked piece of online content.







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              That's an example of clickbait.



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                That's an example of clickbait.



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                That's an example of clickbait.



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                Clickbait is a text or thumbnail link that is designed to entice users to follow that link and read, view, or listen to the linked piece of online content.








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                    Eye-catcher (or eyecatcher)




                    Eye-catcher - something that especially attracts one's attention




                    Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.




                    The term eyecatcher is also used within advertising and journalism, likewise to refer to an effect which draws the attention of a viewer. This is a crucial element within brand marketing and headlines.




                    Wikipedia






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                    • Interestingly enough, those short segments on TV where the logo of a given show pops up right before and after a commercial break are also called this.
                      – psosuna
                      2 days ago










                    • @psosuna, yes, everything in online and offline worlds, that tries to catch our eyes
                      – Ivan Olshansky
                      2 days ago

















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                    Eye-catcher (or eyecatcher)




                    Eye-catcher - something that especially attracts one's attention




                    Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.




                    The term eyecatcher is also used within advertising and journalism, likewise to refer to an effect which draws the attention of a viewer. This is a crucial element within brand marketing and headlines.




                    Wikipedia






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                    • Interestingly enough, those short segments on TV where the logo of a given show pops up right before and after a commercial break are also called this.
                      – psosuna
                      2 days ago










                    • @psosuna, yes, everything in online and offline worlds, that tries to catch our eyes
                      – Ivan Olshansky
                      2 days ago















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                    Eye-catcher (or eyecatcher)




                    Eye-catcher - something that especially attracts one's attention




                    Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.




                    The term eyecatcher is also used within advertising and journalism, likewise to refer to an effect which draws the attention of a viewer. This is a crucial element within brand marketing and headlines.




                    Wikipedia






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                    Eye-catcher (or eyecatcher)




                    Eye-catcher - something that especially attracts one's attention




                    Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.




                    The term eyecatcher is also used within advertising and journalism, likewise to refer to an effect which draws the attention of a viewer. This is a crucial element within brand marketing and headlines.




                    Wikipedia







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                    • Interestingly enough, those short segments on TV where the logo of a given show pops up right before and after a commercial break are also called this.
                      – psosuna
                      2 days ago










                    • @psosuna, yes, everything in online and offline worlds, that tries to catch our eyes
                      – Ivan Olshansky
                      2 days ago




















                    • Interestingly enough, those short segments on TV where the logo of a given show pops up right before and after a commercial break are also called this.
                      – psosuna
                      2 days ago










                    • @psosuna, yes, everything in online and offline worlds, that tries to catch our eyes
                      – Ivan Olshansky
                      2 days ago


















                    Interestingly enough, those short segments on TV where the logo of a given show pops up right before and after a commercial break are also called this.
                    – psosuna
                    2 days ago




                    Interestingly enough, those short segments on TV where the logo of a given show pops up right before and after a commercial break are also called this.
                    – psosuna
                    2 days ago












                    @psosuna, yes, everything in online and offline worlds, that tries to catch our eyes
                    – Ivan Olshansky
                    2 days ago






                    @psosuna, yes, everything in online and offline worlds, that tries to catch our eyes
                    – Ivan Olshansky
                    2 days ago












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