press-agentry

press-agentry
/pres"ay'jeuhn tree/, n.
1. the vocation or responsibilities of a press agent.
2. publicity produced by a press agent's work or skill, esp. in making a person or thing seem more desirable, admirable, or successful.
[1910-15; PRESS AGENT + -RY]

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