publicity
Pronunciation: /pʌbˈlɪsɪti/
noun
- notice or attention given to someone or something by the media: the case attracted wide publicity in the press
- the giving out of information about a product, person, or company for advertising or promotional purposes:
- material or information used for advertising or promotional purposes: we distributed publicity from a stall in the marketplace
Origin:
late 18th century: from French publicité, from public 'public' (see public)