General synonyms:
* Promoted
* Advertised
* Disseminated
* Made known
* Announced
* Notified
* Broadcasted
* Circulated
* Highlighted
* Featured
More formal synonyms:
* Disseminated
* Propagated
* Disseminated
More informal synonyms:
* Got around
* Spread the word
* Put out there
The best synonym for "publicized" will depend on the specific context of your writing.