a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, etc.

a public notice, esp. in print.

the action of making generally known; a calling to the attention of the public

The news of this event will receive wide advertisement.

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ad , announcement , bill , blurb , broadcast , circular , classified ad , commercial , communication , declaration , display , endorsement , exhibit , exhibition , flyer , literature , notice , notification , placard , plug , poster , proclamation , promotion , promulgation , propaganda , publication , publicity , squib , throwaway , want ad , ballyhoo , buildup , puffery , banner , broadside , dodger , handbill , handout , insert , leaflet , promo , release , sign , skywriting , spot , stuffer , teaser