Flack (noun)

1. A person who acts as a publicist or promoter.
2. A person who provides public relations for a product or organization.

Origin:

1940s: from the initial letters of public relations flack.

Examples:

1. The movie star had a team of flacks working for him.
2. The flacks were trying to improve the company's image.
3. The flack was responsible for arranging interviews and promoting the product.
4. The politician hired a flack to help with his campaign.
5. The flack was an expert in spinning negative news into positive.