ad·ver·tise·ment 
(ădvər-tīz′mənt, ăd-vûrtĭs-, -tĭz-)
(ădvər-tīz′mənt, ăd-vûrtĭs-, -tĭz-)n.
1. The act of advertising.
2. A notice, such as a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, designed to attract public attention or patronage.