1. public attention or notice, especially as created by the media
2. the business or process of bringing something to public attention through advertising or media coverage

Examples

• The movie star avoided publicity after the scandal.
• The company hired a publicity agent to promote their new product.
• Bad publicity can damage a business’s reputation.
• The charity event received widespread publicity in local newspapers.
• She works in publicity for a major publishing house.
• The politician sought publicity for his campaign.
• The restaurant’s grand opening generated lots of positive publicity.