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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During his two decades in brand management and public relations, Gipson has led campaigns for clients including Instagram, Samsung and HARIBO.
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Shore Fire Media promoted five staffers to key leadership posts at the 34-year-old public relations agency.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Burger King’s public relations department told USA TODAY breakfast hours vary by location, but most franchises stop serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m.
—The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Microsoft seems to realize that its recent breaches have sparked a public relations crisis.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Tesla, which does not have a public relations staff, did not respond to a request for comment on that report and did not confirm the email.
Shares of Tesla, which were already down 31% so far this year through Friday’s close, fell another 3% in early trading Monday on the job cut report.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
After the second game in South Korea, two of the Dodgers public relations personnel stood watch while Ohtani changed, then Ohtani was escorted away from media access.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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.
—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
Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Shore Fire Media promoted five staffers to key leadership posts at the 34-year-old public relations agency.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Burger King’s public relations department told USA TODAY breakfast hours vary by location, but most franchises stop serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m.
—The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Microsoft seems to realize that its recent breaches have sparked a public relations crisis.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Tesla, which does not have a public relations staff, did not respond to a request for comment on that report and did not confirm the email.
Shares of Tesla, which were already down 31% so far this year through Friday’s close, fell another 3% in early trading Monday on the job cut report.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
After the second game in South Korea, two of the Dodgers public relations personnel stood watch while Ohtani changed, then Ohtani was escorted away from media access.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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.
—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
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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