advertising

[ad-ver-tahy-zing] / ˈæd vərˌtaɪ zɪŋ /

NOUN

public notice of sale; notices to increase consumer desire

Synonyms

STRONG

PR announcement announcing ballyhoo billing blasting broadcasting buildup displaying exhibiting exhibition exposition hoopla hype pitch plug posting proclamation promoting promotion publicity puff screamer spread squib

WEAK

hard sell promo

Antonyms

STRONG

secret

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Hays was an angel investor; he founded the fundraising and banking platform Capital, formerly known as Party Round, and the advertising network Branded Native.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

A registered investment advisory firm that specializes in attempting to copy the trading activities of influential investors has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle allegations that its advertising on social media was misleading.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Sports and live events are seen as a means to attract and keep subscribers and an opportunity for Netflix to boost its nascent advertising business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Orange umbrellas advertising fruit smoothies shaded dozens of families.

From "George" by Alex Gino

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