fo·rum fôrm, fr-) n. pl. fo·rums, also fo·ra (fôr, fr)
A medium of open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper or a radio or television program.
A public meeting or presentation involving a discussion usually among experts and often including audience participation.
ad·ver·tise·ment(dvr-tzmnt, d-vûrts-, -tz-)
n.
The act of advertising.
A notice, such as a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, designed to attract public attention or patronage.