publicist
noun
pub·li·cist
ˈpə-blə-sist 
1
a
: an expert in international law
b
: an expert or commentator on public affairs
2
: one that publicizes
specifically
: press agent
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When every conflict becomes a crowdsourced spectacle, stars lose control of their image, studios lose control of their talent, and publicists lose control of the plot.
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Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
Hurley's publicist confirmed the news of his death to PEOPLE on Friday, April 4 and shared a statement on behalf of his family.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
His publicist confirmed to Rolling Stone that Hurley died in his home state of Oregon, but did not provide a cause of death.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
The singer’s death was announced in a statement from his family, and his publicist confirmed that Hurley died in his home state of Oregon after returning home from a series of weekend performances at the Big Ears festival in Knoxville.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
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Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
Hurley's publicist confirmed the news of his death to PEOPLE on Friday, April 4 and shared a statement on behalf of his family.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
His publicist confirmed to Rolling Stone that Hurley died in his home state of Oregon, but did not provide a cause of death.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
The singer’s death was announced in a statement from his family, and his publicist confirmed that Hurley died in his home state of Oregon after returning home from a series of weekend performances at the Big Ears festival in Knoxville.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Publicist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publicist. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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publicist
noun
pub·li·cist
ˈpəb-lə-səst
1
a
: an expert in international law
b
: an expert on public affairs
2
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