pub·lic·i·ty 
/pəˈblɪsəti/ noun
/pəˈblɪsəti/ noun [noncount] 1 : something that attracts the attention of the public
▪ His public appearances are good publicity for the new movie. ▪ An arrest for drunk driving is bad publicity for any celebrity. 2 : attention that is given to someone or something by newspapers, magazines, television news programs, etc.
▪ The film has gotten some good/bad publicity. ▪ She has received a lot of publicity for her latest novel. 3 : the activity or business of getting people to give attention to someone or something
▪ The studio spent a lot of money on publicity for the movie. ▪ Her antics on the show were just a publicity stunt. [=something done just to get publicity]
▪ His public appearances are good publicity for the new movie. ▪ An arrest for drunk driving is bad publicity for any celebrity.
▪ The film has gotten some good/bad publicity. ▪ She has received a lot of publicity for her latest novel.
▪ The studio spent a lot of money on publicity for the movie. ▪ Her antics on the show were just a publicity stunt. [=something done just to get publicity]
