flare n.— «These ads are more what is called "flares"—with little-to-no presence on TV, but a big internet presence that the groups are trying to use to get free media attention.» —“In TV Ads, Third-Party Liberal Groups...
pap v.— «Schoolgirl millionairess Charlotte Church got her first real taste of being “papped” when photos of her and her “bit of rough” boyfriend were splashed all over The Sun.» —“Sun not shining on...
Streisand effect n.— «The lesson the AACS seems unwilling to learn is sometimes referred to as the Streisand Effect, in reference to the aging chanteuse who didn’t want photos of her home published, and only encouraged even more...
red light fever n. 1. excitement or unusual behavior when confronting a recording device, specifically: nervousness, giddiness, or talkativeness in front of a live microphone or video camera; the desiring or seeking of media attention. 2. in...
heater n. a crime or criminal case that attracts a lot of (media) attention. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)