bad publicity is good publicity

bad publicity is good publicity

Getting media attention is always a good thing, even if the coverage is negative or unflattering. I know you're disappointed about that bad review, but kind in mind that bad publicity is good publicity—now, more people know who you are! I was worried that the backlash about our ad campaign would hurt business, but we've actually got more orders than we can handle right now. Bad publicity is good publicity, huh?
See also: bad, good, publicity
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • no publicity is bad publicity
  • publicity
  • there is no such thing as bad publicity
  • a bad press
  • bad press
  • get (a) bad press
  • get/have a good, bad, etc. press
  • have (a) bad press
  • count (one's) blessings
  • count one's blessings