public relations
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
often attributive
: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution
also
: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved
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Upon a challenge by the Twins, however, video review showed that catcher Christian Vázquez executed a perfect tag on Ohtani — who declined through a Dodgers public relations official to talk to reporters postgame — a split-second before his foot touched the plate.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The construction alone could provide 3,800 temporary local jobs and $150 million in salaries and wages, according to a statement from a public relations firm that represents Hawkins.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
This information was verified by Briana Keene (senior manager of external communications) in March 2024 via BJ’s public relations agency.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Quixote Productions was founded by political strategist and public relations executive Rose and McCain’s longtime consultant, Fose.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Along with her friends – lawyer Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), art dealer Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) and public relations professional Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) – Carrie navigates her thirties, various boyfriends and 1990s Manhattan with grace, wit and some serious fashion.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The social media app said that Kylie McRoberts, an existing X employee, was being promoted to head of safety and that Yale Cohen, an executive vice president at advertising and public relations firm Publicis Media, was joining X as head of brand safety and advertiser solutions.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Traditionally, companies value public relations as a way to expand, reaffirm and elevate their market presence.
—Rachel Kule, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The biggest space telescope ever has so far proved to be a scientific and public relations victory for NASA.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The construction alone could provide 3,800 temporary local jobs and $150 million in salaries and wages, according to a statement from a public relations firm that represents Hawkins.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
This information was verified by Briana Keene (senior manager of external communications) in March 2024 via BJ’s public relations agency.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Quixote Productions was founded by political strategist and public relations executive Rose and McCain’s longtime consultant, Fose.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Along with her friends – lawyer Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), art dealer Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) and public relations professional Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) – Carrie navigates her thirties, various boyfriends and 1990s Manhattan with grace, wit and some serious fashion.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The social media app said that Kylie McRoberts, an existing X employee, was being promoted to head of safety and that Yale Cohen, an executive vice president at advertising and public relations firm Publicis Media, was joining X as head of brand safety and advertiser solutions.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Traditionally, companies value public relations as a way to expand, reaffirm and elevate their market presence.
—Rachel Kule, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The biggest space telescope ever has so far proved to be a scientific and public relations victory for NASA.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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