publicity

noun B2

Meaning

Publicity refers to the attention or promotion given to a person, organization, or event, usually through media coverage or advertising.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "publicity" with "advertising"; publicity is often unpaid media coverage, while advertising is paid.

Example Sentences

The company gained a lot of publicity from the new campaign .
The company increased its publicity through a well - planned marketing campaign .
The company needs more publicity to attract new customers .

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