publicity
noun [ U ]
MARKETING uk/pʌbˈlɪsəti/ usthe attention that a person, product, or organization receives from newspapers, television, etc. when something happens that people are interested in:
get/receive/seek publicity The book didn't get much publicity when it was published.
attract/avoid/generate publicity The new board chairman avoids publicity and contact with outsiders.
The publicity surrounding big city bonuses has helped to fuel the public's anger.
adverse/negative/unfavourable publicity The high-street chain's sales were hurt by all the negative publicity.
bad/good publicity
advance/free publicity
the business of making sure the public knows about a product, event, organization, etc.:
The party hired a top PR firm to create publicity for their election ideas.
a publicity budget/campaign/drive The bank has launched a $15 million publicity campaign to reposition itself in a difficult market.
a publicity agent/department/manager
publicity material/photos