any press is good press

any press is good press

A phrase asserting that any publicity is beneficial to its subject, since at least one is garnering attention. It is often used to spin negative press as something positive. Sure, I'm a little frustrated that they portrayed the company that way in their article, but any press is good press—at least people know our name now!
See also: any, good, press
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a silver lining
  • action
  • on the bright side
  • on the plus side
  • on the something side
  • on the upside
  • Who’s your daddy?
  • Who's your daddy?
  • be licking (one's) lips
  • be licking your lips