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To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others.

Example: For personal needs, advertise on the internet or in a local newspaper.

To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales.

Example: Over the air, they advertise their product on drive-time radio talk shows and TV news shows.

To notify (someone) of something; to call someone's attention to something.

Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services.

The industry or profession made up of such communications.