public relations, n.Definitions

Public relations is the art of not treating the public like relations.

Public relations is the business of creating public opinion for private advantage.

Public relations is organized lying.

Public relations is propaganda for hire.

Public relations is the art of doing what the public likes, or making it like what you do.

Public relations is effective — some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.

Public relations is the craft of arranging the truth so that people will like you.

Public relations is the art of winning friends and getting people under the influence.