publicity

bad publicity is good publicity

Getting media attention is always a good thing, even if the coverage is negative or unflattering. I know you're disappointed about that bad review, but kind in mind that bad publicity is good publicity—now, more people know who you are! I was worried that the backlash about our ad campaign would hurt business, but we've actually got more orders than we can handle right now. Bad publicity is good publicity, huh? What do you mean, "bad publicity"? There's no such thing—bad publicity is good publicity!

See also: bad, good, publicity

no publicity is bad publicity

Getting media attention is always a good thing, even if the coverage is negative or unflattering. I know you're disappointed about that bad review, but kind in mind that no publicity is bad publicity—now, more people know who you are! I was worried that the backlash about our ad campaign would hurt business, but we've actually got more orders than we can handle right now. No publicity is bad publicity, huh?

See also: bad, no, publicity

publicity hound

Someone who seeks to have the attention of the public constantly focused on him- or herself, typically by means of attracting media coverage. The former actor's run at politics is seen by many as just another stunt by a publicity hound desperate to keep the spotlight on himself.

See also: hound, publicity

there is no such thing as bad publicity

Getting media attention is always a good thing, even if the coverage is negative or unflattering. I know you're disappointed about that bad review, but there's really no such thing as bad publicity—now, more people know who you are! I was worried that the backlash about our ad campaign would hurt business, but we've actually got more orders than we can handle right now. There is no such thing as bad publicity, huh?

See also: bad, no, publicity, such, there, thing

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