ballyhoo artist

/ˌbæliˈhu ˌɑrdəst/
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Definitions of ballyhoo artist
  1. noun
    someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
    synonyms: sensationalist
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    type of:
    publiciser, publicist, publicizer
    someone who publicizes
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