gimmick
US /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/
UK /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/

1.
a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade
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The free toy was just a gimmick to get people to buy the cereal.
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The new phone has a lot of cool features, but some are just a gimmick.