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information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause
an endless flow of publicity for our charity event resulted in a great turnout
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Recent Examples of publicity
Heritage departments are becoming increasingly crucial to storied brands not only for archival purposes but also for bragging rights and publicity, as well as museums.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Her lawsuit alleges that Baldoni’s crisis management and publicity teams played a role in that through social media campaigns.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
The complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni included text messages and emails from Baldoni and his publicity team that detail plans and a social media strategy to push back if the actress’ issues on the set with her director and co-star became public knowledge.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Read More: Meals as Metaphors Goodfellas (1990) Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Paul Sorvino, and Joe Pesci publicity portrait for the film 'Goodfellas', 1990.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Her lawsuit alleges that Baldoni’s crisis management and publicity teams played a role in that through social media campaigns.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
The complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni included text messages and emails from Baldoni and his publicity team that detail plans and a social media strategy to push back if the actress’ issues on the set with her director and co-star became public knowledge.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Read More: Meals as Metaphors Goodfellas (1990) Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Paul Sorvino, and Joe Pesci publicity portrait for the film 'Goodfellas', 1990.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicity
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One of the functions that’s been getting a lot of hype lately is magnesium’s impact on the nervous system and sleep quality.Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
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The hype will continue throughout 2025, which will see the arrival of Wicked: For Good, the second half of director Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the Broadway musical.Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Per Deadline, Saturday Night had a production budget of $30 million before prints and advertising.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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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
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The brand used the song in advertisements for a partnership with the Houston rapper, despite Boyd and her publisher refusing their request for a license.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tetiana saw an advertisement for the unit while scrolling through her phone last summer.Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Publicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicity. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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