publicity stunt
noun
: something done just to get the attention of the public
Her antics on the show were just a publicity stunt.
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This is far more than just a publicity stunt as both entities are very invested in the future of these kids.
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The city’s lawsuit against the bus companies — which sought more than $700 million in damages — was seen in some quarters as a publicity stunt.
—Tim Balk, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2024
The incident and a subsequent lawsuit ultimately proved to be a fruitful publicity stunt for the movement and sports clothing brand XX-XY Athletics, founded by former gymnast Jennifer Sey.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
In an effort to drum up some PR for the holidays, WKRP station manager Arthur Carlson comes up with the worst publicity stunt of all time: Drop live turkeys out of a helicopter.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2022
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The city’s lawsuit against the bus companies — which sought more than $700 million in damages — was seen in some quarters as a publicity stunt.
—Tim Balk, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2024
The incident and a subsequent lawsuit ultimately proved to be a fruitful publicity stunt for the movement and sports clothing brand XX-XY Athletics, founded by former gymnast Jennifer Sey.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
In an effort to drum up some PR for the holidays, WKRP station manager Arthur Carlson comes up with the worst publicity stunt of all time: Drop live turkeys out of a helicopter.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2022
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“Publicity stunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publicity%20stunt. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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