advertising
noun
ad·ver·tis·ing
ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ 
1
: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements
2
: advertisements
a magazine full of advertising
3
: the business of preparing advertisements for publication or broadcast
looking for a job in advertising
Examples of advertising in a Sentence
He is looking for a job in advertising.
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Per Deadline, Saturday Night had a production budget of $30 million before prints and advertising.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Speaking with conservative radio host Dana Loesch, Carr recalled the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act that Richard Nixon signed into law in 1970, banning cigarette advertising on TV.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
But for studios and other content creators, streaming profits have not kept pace with traditional sources of licensing and advertising revenue.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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As always, the Super Bowl offers brands a massive chance to connect with over 100 million viewers, making those pricey TV spots some of the most coveted real estate in advertising.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Speaking with conservative radio host Dana Loesch, Carr recalled the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act that Richard Nixon signed into law in 1970, banning cigarette advertising on TV.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
But for studios and other content creators, streaming profits have not kept pace with traditional sources of licensing and advertising revenue.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
More News: Buccaneers News: Mike Evans Receives Ultimate Honor From Governor Ron DeSantis
As always, the Super Bowl offers brands a massive chance to connect with over 100 million viewers, making those pricey TV spots some of the most coveted real estate in advertising.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Advertising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advertising. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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