The calling of general attention to something, public notification; (now esp.) the promotion of goods and services through a public medium; = advert…

The action or process of advertise, v. 4; publication of an announcement in a public medium; (concrete) the result of this; advertisements…

The action or practice of ‘puffing’ someone or something; extravagant or undeserved praise, esp. for advertising or promotional purposes…

The publicizing of a product, organization, or venture so as to increase sales or public awareness. Also: a publicity campaign; the activity of…

Advertising. An eye-catching line at the top of a printed advertisement. Obsolete. rare.

= promotion, n. 2c; publicity, advertising. Also: a piece of publicity or advertising, esp. in the form of a short film or video.

hidden persuaders: a term used, originally by the U.S. writer Vance Packard (1914–96), to describe those involved in the organization and practice…

Originally: the context of a message, or a statement about that context. Now usually: an underlying meaning, a subtext; a hidden message.

a line of promotional text designed to draw attention to an advertisement, book cover, etc., typically using sensationalism, hyperbole, or striking…