Yes, but this isn't advertising. This is promoting a Youtube channel. It's the same fucking shit....... Definition of PROMOTE transitive verb 1a : to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise b : to change (a pawn) into a piece in chess by moving to the eighth rank c : to advance (a student) from one grade to the next higher grade 2a : to contribute to the growth or prosperity of : further <promote international understanding> b : to help bring (as an enterprise) into being : launch c : to present (merchandise) for buyer acceptance through advertising, publicity, or discounting Your understanding of the English language appears to be flawed.