How to say "publicity" in Japanese

• 宣伝せんでんJLPT N2approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers publicity in the sense of actively advertising or promoting something to draw public attention, such as promoting a product, event, or film. The emphasis is on spreading word to attract interest.
  その商品しょうひんはテレビで宣伝せんでんされている。↗

  The goods are advertised on TV.
• 広報こうほうCommon
  nounCovers publicity as an organization's communication of information to the public — public relations or PR work. It suggests official announcements and information released by a company, government body, or similar institution.
• パブリシティーCommon
  nounA direct loanword for publicity, typically meaning media exposure or coverage that raises awareness, as opposed to paid advertising. Convenient when the English term itself, or the media-coverage nuance, should be kept.

Use 宣伝 for promotional publicity aimed at attracting attention, 広報 for an organization's public-relations announcements, and 「パブリシティー」 for media coverage or exposure as a PR effect.

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• 宣伝せんでんpublicity
• 広報こうほうpublic relations
• パブリシティーpublicity
• 他聞たぶんreaching others' ears
• 教宣きょうせんpropaganda