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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Davidson, who is known as the founder on public relations firm DDA, launched in 2019 and is one of the companies behind the Terrence Malik film A Hidden Life.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 July 2024
The owner of the $10 million Powerball Double Play winning ticket sold in Kentucky has yet to come forward, Kentucky Lottery director of communications and public relations Terry Sebastian said.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 16 July 2024
Marty McKenna, Equity Residential’s first vice president of investor and public relations, acknowledged there have been rat sightings in residents’ apartments and building common areas.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Gibbs will spearhead media for all of the company’s artists, powering all public relations campaigns.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 15 July 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 July 2024
The owner of the $10 million Powerball Double Play winning ticket sold in Kentucky has yet to come forward, Kentucky Lottery director of communications and public relations Terry Sebastian said.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 16 July 2024
Marty McKenna, Equity Residential’s first vice president of investor and public relations, acknowledged there have been rat sightings in residents’ apartments and building common areas.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Gibbs will spearhead media for all of the company’s artists, powering all public relations campaigns.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 15 July 2024
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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