publicist
Celebrity media handler
A publicist is someone who generates media attention for clients—typically celebrities, companies, or products.
The publicist writes press releases, arranges interviews, and manages public image: Her publicist scheduled three morning shows.
The older sense of a writer on public affairs or international law has largely faded from use.
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- journalistNews profession practitioner
- reporterOne who gathers news
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
- columnistRecurring newspaper feature writer
editor · broadcaster · anchor · magazine · newspaper · television · radio · tabloid
Authorized representative communicator
- agentOne who acts independently
- representativeOne who acts for another
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
intermediary · liaison · manager · handler · negotiator · gatekeeper · proxy · client
Luminous astronomical object
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
A-lister · entourage · stylist · handler · talent · superstar · headliner · icon
Organized effort toward goal
- exposureState of being unprotected
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- buzzContinuous low drone
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
launch · announcement · branding · positioning · spin · narrative · messaging · outreach
Disgraceful public affair
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
retraction · cover-up · leak · controversy · fallout · response · mitigation · narrative
press
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- journalistNews profession practitioner
- reporterOne who gathers news
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
columnist · editor · broadcaster · anchor · magazine · newspaper · television · radio · tabloid · editorial
spokesperson
Authorized representative communicator
- agentOne who acts independently
- representativeOne who acts for another
- advocatePublic cause supporter
mouthpiece · intermediary · liaison · manager · handler · negotiator · gatekeeper · proxy · client · retainer
star
Luminous astronomical object
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
red-carpet · A-lister · entourage · stylist · handler · talent · superstar · headliner · icon · charisma
campaign
Organized effort toward goal
- exposureState of being unprotected
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- buzzContinuous low drone
hype · launch · announcement · branding · positioning · spin · narrative · messaging · outreach · awareness
scandal
Disgraceful public affair
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- statementExpressed claim or fact
apology · retraction · cover-up · leak · controversy · fallout · response · mitigation · narrative · cleanup
- persuaderspersuader, orator, orators, speechmaker, speechmakers
- promoterspromoter, music promoter, concert promoter, party promoter, club promoter
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, movie stars
- celebritycelebs, stardom, A-list, A-listers, movie stars
- celebrity entouragebodyguard, bodyguards, assistant, assistants, manager
- club positionspresident, vice president, secretary, treasurer, chair
publicistfixer
One who resolves issues
censor · crisis manager · suppressor · gatekeeper · redactor
publicistinvestigative journalist
Reporter uncovering hidden truths
muckraker · whistleblower · investigative reporter · truth-teller · debunker
- publicity stuntStaged event for attention
- publicity tourPromotional travel for media appearances
- publicity houndOne craving media attention
- publicity shotsProfessional images for promotion
- publicity campaignsOrganized efforts seeking attention
publicity, publicize, publicized, publicizing, publicists, publicizes