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flackery

American  
[flak-uh-ree] / ˈflæk ə ri /

noun

  1. publicity and promotion; press-agentry.


Etymology

Origin of flackery

First recorded in 1960–65; flack 1 + -ery

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The upshot of Roosevelt’s constant flackery, as one reporter of the era put it, was “more scoops of White House origin during the Roosevelt period than before or since.”

From New York Times Aug. 25, 2020

This flackery led to Grenell’s appointment as ambassador to Germany — a post he finally took up in 2018 after a Senate confirmation battle.

From Washington Post Feb. 20, 2020

It was faith in the efficacy of this kind of floodgate flackery that prompted Paramount's exhibitors to come up with that $18.6 million in advances and guarantees.

From Time Magazine Archive

The crass cultural chauvinism and blatant flackery that surrounded and fed American pop have not by any means gone from the art scene, but they are muted.

From Time Magazine Archive

Warner Brothers' contribution to flackery was several hundred students bused in to organize a demonstration.

From Time Magazine Archive

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