Publicist
(noun)
A person who is employed to promote the interests or image of someone else, such as a celebrity, politician, or business.
Origin:
From the latin publicare, meaning 'to make public' or 'to publish'.
Examples:
- The publicist was tasked with improving the image of the controversial celebrity.
- The publicist worked tirelessly to secure positive media coverage for the political candidate.
- The publicist was hired by the company to handle their public relations and reputation management.
- The publicist was skilled at crafting press releases and dealing with the media.
- The publicist was able to turn around the negative perception of the brand through effective media campaigns.