publicity
UK: pʌˈblɪsɪti | US: pəˈblɪsəti
n. The activity or business of attracting public attention to something or someone, often through media.
n. The state of being widely known or recognized by the public.
n. Information or material used to promote a product, event, or cause.
The word "publicity" originates from the Latin publicus (meaning "of the people"), which evolved into the Old French public. The suffix -ity (from Latin -itas) was added to form a noun indicating a state or condition. The term initially referred to matters concerning the public or community, later specializing in the 19th century to denote the dissemination of information to attract attention—mirroring the rise of mass media and advertising.
The celebrity's scandal generated widespread publicity.
The company invested heavily in publicity for its new product launch.
Negative publicity can harm a brand's reputation.
She handles all the publicity for the theater group.
The event gained free publicity through social media shares.