public relations
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
often attributive
: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution
also
: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved
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Employees need to see CSR as a genuine company value, rather than part of a public relations strategy.
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London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In the view of Austin Hill, public relations director at the sanctuary, the need to rescue animals can result from owners’ warped priorities.
—Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to Amazon's public relations office and the Commerce Department via email on Wednesday afternoon for comment.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognize the best of the internet in categories including websites and mobile sites; video; advertising; media and public relations; apps and software; social; podcasts; AI, immersive and games; and creators.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
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London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In the view of Austin Hill, public relations director at the sanctuary, the need to rescue animals can result from owners’ warped priorities.
—Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to Amazon's public relations office and the Commerce Department via email on Wednesday afternoon for comment.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognize the best of the internet in categories including websites and mobile sites; video; advertising; media and public relations; apps and software; social; podcasts; AI, immersive and games; and creators.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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