media event

noun
UK: /ˈmiːdiə ɪˈvent/
US: /ˈmidiə ɪˈvent/

  1. An event, often staged, that attracts significant media attention.

    1. The press conference was a carefully planned media event.
    2. The celebrity wedding became a major media event, drawing reporters from around the world.

  2. An occurrence specifically designed to generate publicity and media coverage.

    1. The product launch was a huge media event for the company.
    2. The protest evolved into a significant media event, capturing public attention and sparking debate.

Synonyms

publicity stunt photo opportunity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "media event" in English means: An event, often staged, that attracts significant media attention., An occurrence specifically designed to generate publicity and media coverage..

The phonetic transcription of "media event" is /ˈmiːdiə ɪˈvent/ in British English and /ˈmidiə ɪˈvent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "media event": publicity stunt, photo opportunity.

Example usage of "media event": "The press conference was a carefully planned media event.". More examples on the page.