a fake grassroots campaign that seeks to create the impression of legitimate buzz or interest in a product, service or idea

Central Copy Clearance Ireland Ltd was established in February 2003 as an independent organisation to provide a pre-vetting service for all advertising of alcoholic drinks in Ireland. CCCI ensures that no media outlet in Ireland, whether print, broadcast, outdoor, cinema or the internet, will accept any advertising for any alcoholic drinks brand unless it carries a copy clearance number from CCCI.

disinformation disseminated by an organisation, etc., so as to present an environmentally responsible public image; or a public image of environmental responsibility promulgated by or for an organisation, etc., but perceived as being unfounded or intentionally misleading