Press conferences, protests, parades, and even award ceremonies are all __________, arguably forms of manipulation on which the media have become dependent.
A) puffery
B) greenwashing
C) astroturfing
D) pseudo-events

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These events are all designed to generate media coverage and manipulate public opinion, rather than being genuine or newsworthy events. This concept was coined as "pseudo-events" by historian Daniel Boorstin.

Press Conferences, Protests, Parades, and Even Award Ceremonies Are All