publicist

/ˈpʌblɪsɪst/
noun
  1. A person whose job is to get media attention and public interest for a person, organization, or product.
    • She hired a publicist to help promote her book.
    • The celebrity's publicist released a statement about the new movie.
    • A good publicist knows how to get stories into the news.
  2. A writer or commentator on current public affairs, especially one who expresses opinions on political or social issues.
    • Many publicists argue for stronger environmental laws.
    • The publicist wrote a column about education reform.
    • He is a well-known publicist who often appears on talk shows.
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