publicity

[pʌblɪsɪti]

publicity Definition

• 1. the notice or attention given to someone or something by the media
• 2. the activity of making certain that someone or something attracts a lot of public attention

Using publicity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "publicity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's new product received a lot of publicity in the press.

• Example

  The event was organized to generate publicity for the charity.

• Example

  The celebrity's arrest attracted a lot of negative publicity.

publicity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for publicity

• exposure
• advertising
• promotion
• public relations

Phrases with publicity

• free publicity

  publicity gained through promotional efforts other than paid advertising, such as news coverage or social media shares

  Example

  The viral video gave the company free publicity and boosted their sales.

• bad publicity

  negative attention or criticism received by someone or something in the media

  Example

  The company's decision to use child labor resulted in bad publicity and a boycott.

• publicity stunt

  a planned event or action designed to attract public attention and generate media coverage

  Example

  The politician's skydiving entrance to his campaign rally was just a publicity stunt.

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Summary: publicity in Brief

Publicity [pʌblɪsɪti] is the attention given to someone or something by the media, often generated through promotional efforts. It can be positive or negative, such as 'The company's new product received a lot of publicity in the press' or 'The celebrity's arrest attracted a lot of negative publicity.' Phrases like 'free publicity' and 'publicity stunt' are also common. 'Publicity' is a formal term, synonymous with 'promotion' and 'public relations.'