Word
publicist
Phoneticspub·li·cist
US/ˈpəbɫɪsɪst/
UK/pˈʌblɪsˌɪst/
Definition
n. a person whose job is to get people to notice and like a famous person, a book, or a movie. They write news stories and talk to reporters to make sure their client stays popular.
n. a professional responsible for managing and generating press coverage for a person, brand, or creative work. Operates primarily within the fields of public relations and marketing to maintain a specific public image.
Examples
“The actor's publicist arranged an interview with the magazine.”
“After the scandal broke, the publicist worked around the clock to release a statement and protect the athlete's reputation.”
“A skilled publicist does more than just secure media placements; they strategically curate a client's public narrative to align with long-term career objectives and brand identity.”
Examples
simple
“The actor's publicist arranged an interview with the magazine.”
contextual
“After the scandal broke, the publicist worked around the clock to release a statement and protect the athlete's reputation.”
complex
“A skilled publicist does more than just secure media placements; they strategically curate a client's public narrative to align with long-term career objectives and brand identity.”
Usage
Commonly used in the context of the entertainment, publishing, and fashion industries.
Real-World Examples
“Parton’s publicist said in a statement on Tuesday that the famed musician had passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee.” “Beard died at his ranch in Richmond in Texas surrounded by his family, his publicist Bob Merlis told the Associated Press.” Scan code
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