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shills

noun

plural of shill

as in promoters

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promoters
talkers
fronts
spokesmen
mouthpieces
spokespeople
communicators
spokeswomen
spokesmodels
sayers
prophets
mouths
ambassadors
speakers
representatives
delegates
emissaries
agents
point people
point men
envoys

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promoters

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Both plans include 185-plus fights per year from the best promoters.

— Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

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