advertising advertising /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

noun

1. () A public promotion of some product or service  ( advert [British] , advertizement [American, Non-standard] , advertizing [American, Non-standard] , ad [Informal] , advertisement , advertising )
   a public promotion of some product or service
    I saw an advertisement for a new movie during the commercial break
   I saw an advertisement for a new movie during the commercial break
   
   
2. () The business of drawing public attention to goods and services  ( publicizing , publicising [British] , advertising )
   the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
     The company spent a significant amount on advertising their new product.
   The company spent a significant amount on advertising their new product.