Low-pressure technique (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

soft sell

(Other definitions for soft sell that I've seen before include "Subtle persuasion" , "Gentle persuasion" , "psychological manipulation" , "Gently persuasive marketing" , "Suggestive or persuasive advertising" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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