What does the cryptic crossword clue "Publicity expert's gift in decline? Just the opposite (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Publicity expert". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SAG (synonym="SAG") in PRESENT (synonym="PRESENT") = PRESS AGENT; definition: "Publicity expert's" The answer is PRESS AGENT.

Publicity expert's gift in decline? Just the opposite (5,5)

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