Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bad-publicity

noun

/bad pəˈblɪsɪti/

Definition

Negative attention or unfavorable media coverage that can harm a person’s or organization’s reputation.

Examples

The company faced significant bad publicity after the product recall was announced.
His comments about the policy led to bad publicity that affected his career.
Organizations often have PR teams that work to counteract any bad publicity they receive.

Meaning

Bad publicity occurs when information or events associated with an individual or company lead to adverse public perception, often resulting from scandals, controversies, or poor performance.