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
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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
See all Example Sentences for public relations
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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