An article published in a national newspaper states that a new drug to treat lung cancer, being manufactured by a well-known company, is not as effective as the company claims it to be. The article also describes how the drug has been linked to several deaths and cases of serious side effects. This is an example of:

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Negative publicity refers to the dissemination of negative information about a company or product. In this case, the article is reporting negative information about the effectiveness and potential harmful effects of the lung cancer drug, which can damage the company's reputation and public perception of the product.

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