mediaevent
nounUK /ˈmiːdiə ɪˌvent/
US /ˈmiːdiə ɪˌvent/
A media event is a big happening that lots of reporters come to watch and tell everyone about.
The school's science fair became a media event with cameras and news crews everywhere.
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2. An occasion planned mainly to attract news coverage rather than to share real information.
The politician's visit to the factory was dismissed as a media event.
3. A gathering or performance that is broadcast or reported widely to the public.
The concert was a global media event watched by millions.
4. Any happening that draws intense attention from television, radio, and online news.
The trial turned into a media event that dominated the headlines for weeks.