public relations

noun

Etymology: Since the early twentieth century. The term gained popularity as a euphemism for propaganda after that originally neutral term acquired a negative connotation during the political upheavals of the early twentieth century.

1. The professional dissemination and management of information by a person or an organization to the public with the purpose of creating a favorable public image.

   “The public relations drive accompanying the opening of Stage I is impressive.”

2. The favorability of the public image of a person or organization.

   “to get bad public relations”