publicity

noun

(ˌ)pə-ˈbli-sə-tē How to pronounce publicity (audio)
Definition of publicitynext
as in hype
information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause an endless flow of publicity for our charity event resulted in a great turnout

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Recent Examples of publicity Most of the publicity was handled with live opossums under the bold assumption that seeing the creature in person would help. — Howard Dorre, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025 The awards honor unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025 The ceremony honors individual publicists and unit still photographers who further publicity campaigns for film, TV and entertainment journalists. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025 The deal is said to encompass 50 percent of both publishing and master rights, with the right of publicity included. — Shirley Halperin For The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for publicity
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  1. hype
  2. advertising
  3. advertisement
Noun
  • So the hype around that show undoubtedly drove the bigger audience.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The news of Khaled’s appointment comes just days after the league announced a partnership with Roc Nation International that will make Khaled the league’s chief hype officer for the U.S. events this upcoming season.
    — Eric Jackson for Sportico, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of hype
Noun
  • Examples of expenses include materials, labor, equipment, packaging, shipping, advertising, traveling and business subscriptions.
    — Dr. Jenny Woo, Contributor, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
  • To Media Matters, the legal assault is an attempt to shift the blame over the X hemorrhaging advertising revenue.
    — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of advertising
Noun
  • Compatible with both Apple and PC systems as well as mobile and desktop devices, this app blocks all forms of advertisements.
    — StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Ads during women’s sports programs were 40% more impactful than the average primetime advertisement, according to EDO, as measured by searches for brands after an ad aired.
    — Russell Leung, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of advertisement

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