Is all publicity good publicity?

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The phrase “all publicity is good publicity” is often linked to the 19th-century showman P.T. Barnum, who believed that even negative attention could ultimately boost visibility and financial success. This sentiment is mirrored in Oscar Wilde’s famous words, “The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.” The expression gained popularity in the early 20th century, with a notable mention in a 1915 issue of The Atlanta Constitution, stating, “All publicity is good if it is…