advertize - make publicity for; try to sell (a product); "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops"
plug - make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
bill - advertise especially by posters or placards; "He was billed as the greatest tenor since Caruso"
crusade, campaign, agitate, fight, push, press - exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
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advertize - call attention to; "Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS"
On the other hand, producers/suppliers prefer TV stations to advertize their products/services because, due to the nature of the medium and to its widespread audience, television provides an effective means of introducing new brands and maintaining brand image.