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public relations

noun

(used with a plural verb)��the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc.
(used with a singular verb)��the art, technique, or profession of promoting such goodwill.

public relations

noun

1. the practice of creating, promoting, or maintaining goodwill and a favourable image among the public towards an institution, public body, etc
2. the methods and techniques employed
3. ( as modifier )
  the public relations industry
the condition of the relationship between an organization and the public
the professional staff employed to create, promote, or maintain a favourable relationship between an organization and the public

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Word History and Origins

Origin of public relations¹

First recorded in 1800–10

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The foundation also emailed a press release saying that it had appointed an executive chairman, Reverend Johnnie Moore, a Christian evangelical preacher and public relations executive.

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Google’s push to court creative types coincides with a separate initiative to help AI technology overcome its massive public relations problem.

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In January, Metro expanded its operation and awarded a three-year contract for nearly $25 million to the Lee Andrews Group, a public relations firm, to manage Metro’s community intervention specialist program.

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“The cartels have completely destroyed people’s rights,” said Lilian González, 33, a public relations worker in the port city of Mazatlán.

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He went on a public relations campaign to restore his and his family’s reputations, including an appearance on “Undercover Boss” at a Fatburger restaurant in Mesa, Ariz.

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