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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Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.
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Laiba Tariq,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The fee award does not cover any costs associated with her own suit, which entailed extensive depositions, other discovery, document review, motion practice, and public relations.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Her attorneys contend the defendants used the litigation to portray her as dishonest, intimidate potential witnesses, fuel a public relations campaign against her and drive up the cost of her legal defense.
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Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Owen runs a big international public relations agency and Ferri is a filmmaker.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Laiba Tariq,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The fee award does not cover any costs associated with her own suit, which entailed extensive depositions, other discovery, document review, motion practice, and public relations.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Her attorneys contend the defendants used the litigation to portray her as dishonest, intimidate potential witnesses, fuel a public relations campaign against her and drive up the cost of her legal defense.
—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Owen runs a big international public relations agency and Ferri is a filmmaker.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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“Public relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20relations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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