Publicity

/pəˈblɪs.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The notice or attention given to someone or something by the media.

The new movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

Information, especially of a bias or misleading nature, used to promote a product or publicize an event.

The company's publicity campaign aimed to improve its image after the scandal.

The state of being public or known to many people.

His activities were the subject of much publicity due to his celebrity status.

Derived from 'public' + '-ity', meaning the state of being public.

caught in the publicity

Being the center of media attention, often unexpectedly.

generate publicity

To create awareness or attention for a person or event.

publicity stunt

An action designed to attract public interest.

A public notice promoting a product, service, or event.

marketing

The process of promoting and selling products or services.

communication

The act of conveying information to others.

Buzz

There’s a lot of buzz around the new restaurant downtown.

Hype

The hype for the concert was unreal, everyone wanted tickets.