Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

media-hype

noun

/ˈmiːdiə haɪp/

Definition

Media-hype refers to excessive promotion or sensationalism in the media, aimed at generating excitement or public interest about a particular topic, event, or product.

Examples

The new tech product received so much media-hype that many were disappointed when it finally launched.
Despite the media-hype surrounding the film, its box office performance was lackluster.