spokespersons

Organization's public voices

Spokespersons is the plural of spokesperson—someone authorized to speak on behalf of an organization, government, or group.

The term emerged as a gender-neutral alternative to spokesman and spokeswoman: Company spokespersons declined to comment.

Some prefer the shorter plural spokespeople.

corporate

representatives

Those acting for others

media relations · brand ambassador · public affairs · crisis management · press release · corporate communications · investor relations · messaging · announcement · public relations officer

political

press secretary

Official media liaison

minister · party · official · diplomat · administration · state department · foreign ministry · briefing · podium · cabinet

advocacy

activist

Vigorous cause champion

representative · ambassador · movement · cause · organization · nonprofit · NGO · lobbyist · figurehead · human rights

celebrity

endorsement

Formal expression of support

testimonial · advertising · commercial · promotion · celebrity endorser · product placement · sponsorship · marketing · public figure · star power

Categories
Opposites
communication role

spokespersonslisteners

Those who attend aurally

bystanders · mutes · audience · receivers · voiceless

visibility/public presence

spokespersonsfaceless bureaucrats

Anonymous institutional decision-makers

hidden figures · shadow figures · backroom staff · rank and file · silent partners

information flow

spokespersonsaudience

Gathered viewers collectively

listeners · recipients · intelligence officers · interviewers · interrogators

Phrases
Family

spokesperson

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Profile
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