advertising
Definition of advertising
1 : the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements
2 : advertisements a magazine full of advertising
3 : the business of preparing advertisements for publication or broadcast looking for a job in advertising
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Examples of advertising in a Sentence
He is looking for a job in advertising.
Recent Examples of advertising from the Web
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Media that remain critical of the government have faced problems ranging from withdrawal of government advertising to spurious tax raids, lawsuits on the basis of antiquated rules and harassment on social media by legions of pro-government trolls.
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Both companies can make money off the transactions, charge other companies to use their payment platforms and all the while collect the payments data to be used in everything from new credit systems to advertising.
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The British Advertising Standards Authority has announced new rules that will curtail advertising that furthers gender stereotypes, objectifies women, or creates unhealthy body image standards.
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The orchestra was formed in 1935 by James Hill, President of the L&N Railroad Company as a promotional advertising deal.
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But the message that advertising would send is terrible.
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Food manufacturers do everything in their power to convince us their products are wholesome and healthy with glitzy packaging, promising labels and alluring advertising.
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Before the fashion show, the five finalists also will participate in an advertising photo shoot for Perillo and CBS.
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The Victorians put a high value on natural beauty, and using cosmetics to deceive male purchasers was akin to false advertising today.
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Origin and Etymology of advertising
see advertise
Other Business Terms
ADVERTISING Defined for English Language Learners
advertising
Definition of advertising for English Language Learners
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: published or broadcast advertisements
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: the business of creating advertisements
ADVERTISING Defined for Kids
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Definition of advertising for Students
1 : speech, writing, pictures, or films meant to persuade people to buy something
2 : the business of preparing advertisements
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