The Publicist on Call for Controversy

Mitchell Jackson was fired from a high-profile journalism job at 25. Now he represents some of the most divisive figures in America, including the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.

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Mortimer Matz, a Virtuoso New York P.R. Man, Is Dead at 100

He represented the lofty as well as the low. His credits included the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest and the obligatory raincoat to keep a defendant’s cuffed hands covered in a “perp walk.”

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Marvin Levy, Oscar-Winning Publicist to Spielberg, Dies at 96

For 42 years, Mr. Levy strategized behind the scenes to promote Steven Spielberg’s movies and ensure that the director was seen as Hollywood’s de facto head of state.

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How the New Orleans Saints Helped the Catholic Church Handle a Sex-Abuse Scandal

A trove of emails shows the team’s leadership using its influence in New Orleans to aid the archdiocese, including writing talking points for media interviews.

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Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials

Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.

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‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel

Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.

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Justin Baldoni’s Ex-Publicist Sues Over Alleged Blake Lively Smear Campaign

An ousted P.R. executive alleges a conspiracy to harm her and steal her clients, in connection with an effort to tarnish Blake Lively.

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