noun a publicity agent or press agent
verb to provide publicity or promotion
In politics, a flack can refer to a press secretary or spokesperson who manages communication between a politician or political party and the media.
In marketing, a flack may refer to a person or team responsible for promoting a product or brand through various channels.
A flack is a slang term for a public relations or publicity agent, often used in a derogatory manner to refer to someone who spins or manipulates information to benefit their client.
In media relations, a flack is a person responsible for promoting a company or individual to the media and handling any resulting publicity.
In the field of journalism, a writer may hire a flack to handle their public relations and media outreach.
A psychologist may use a flack to manage their public image and handle any media inquiries or interviews.
Politicians often employ flacks to help shape their public image, handle media relations, and manage communication with the public.
Actors may have flacks who handle their publicity, coordinate interviews, and manage their public image.
Business executives may use flacks to handle their public relations, manage media inquiries, and shape their public image.