As someone else stated, it is absolutely based on favoritism, and who is the shmooziest with the client.
Promotions are rare, there's a very specific hierarchy of positions within about 5 different levels of management.
Based on your performance and own willingness to grow.
On my account, it's favoritism.
Merit and contribution potential
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