When candidates for office sponsor hearings, undertake inspection tours of disaster areas, or meet with foreign dignitaries, the form of publicity they receive is called

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The term for publicity that candidates receive when they undertake various events such as sponsoring hearings, meeting with foreign dignitaries or inspecting disaster areas is called "free media". It refers to the coverage that these events receive from media outlets without the candidates having to pay for advertising.

When Candidates for Office Sponsor Hearings, Undertake Inspection Tours of Disaster