The adversarial relationship between so-called "robber barons"
and "muckrakers"
led to the need for hired professionals to explain what industrialists had been unable to convey.

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The adversarial relationship between "robber barons" (industrialists accused of exploiting workers and manipulating markets) and "muckrakers" (journalists exposing societal injustices and corporate malfeasance) highlighted the industrialists' inability to effectively communicate their perspectives and intentions to the public. This situation led to the emergence of public relations as a profession, where hired experts were tasked with crafting and conveying messages to improve public perception of businesses and their leaders.

The Adversarial Relationship Between So-Called "Robber Barons