Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
publicist
noun
/ˈpʌblɪsɪst/
Definition
A publicist is a person responsible for managing the public image of a client, such as a celebrity or organization, and for promoting their work.
Examples
- The publicist arranged several interviews for the movie star.
- After hiring a publicist, the author saw an increase in book sales.
- She works as a publicist for a major fashion brand.
Meaning
The role of a publicist typically includes writing press releases, organizing publicity events, and managing outreach to media.
Synonyms
- PR agent
- Press agent
- Media representative
