George Packer

The difference between a reporter, a newspaper columnist, a paid speaker, a television personality, a radio talk show host, a blogger, a movie producer, a publicist, and a political strategist, is growing less - and not more - distinct.

American Novelist

Zendaya

I didn't like my hair and makeup one time on a photo shoot, and my publicist told me, 'You should just be happy with it - they haven't had a black girl on the cover since forever.' She's no longer my publicist.

American Actress

Heather Matarazzo

But especially if you have the wrong people within your circle. Truthfully, at the end of the day, no one cares about you in this business whether they are your agent or your manager or your publicist.

Esperanza Spalding

Anything I do has to have integrity, so if you just want to make music, it's not difficult finding support. The hard part for a publicist or manager is making a star.

American Musician

Francesca Annis

When I was starting out, young actresses had the studio system to protect them. Now you have a host of sharks, from your agent to your publicist to your lawyer.

English Actress

Ava DuVernay

I spent a whole 12 years helping other people tell their stories as a publicist, so just to be able to go and write and get behind the camera, that's my thing.

American Director

Robert Pattinson

My biggest problem in my life is I'm cheap and I didn't hire a publicist. In every awkward interview, normally actors get these things scripted.

English Actor

James Newton Howard

I tend to avoid interviews, I don't have a publicist and fear of failure is still very much alive in my personal life.

American Composer

Brad Pitt

I've never seen a publicist that could protect me from things, protect anyone from what's going on out there.

Actor

Halston

Buzz and the right publicist are not only important but crucial in show business.

American Designer

Publicists are often associated with the entertainment industry, like movies or music.

Industry Focus

Sometimes, publicists give information 'off the record' to create buzz.

Not Always Official

Publicists handle negative publicity and help improve their client's image.

Damage Control

Publicists can specialize in promoting causes, not just people or products.

Cause Champion

Publicists work in various domains, from tech startups to fashion brands.

Varied Sectors

Publicists tailor their message to specific audiences for more effective promotion.

Targeted Messaging

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Can You Answer the 2016...

 he also intended to get into my pants. And just a week later, when I was in Los Angeles meeting with a high-ranking publicist, it happened again.