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PR is the voice that shapes the scene

The importance of PR in shaping societal narratives

PR is built on trust and consistency

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Novus Group's Joe Hamman on earned media as a critical driver of digital visibility

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#WPRD2025 | Inzalo Consulting’s Bridget von Holdt: Your voice mattersBridget von Holdt

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#WPRD2025 | Clayton Morar Media's founder: PR is built on trust and consistencyEvan-Lee Courie

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Joe Hamman from Novus Group says as AI transforms search, earned media coverage has become one of the most critical drivers of digital visibility (image supplied)

#WPRD2025: Novus Group's Joe Hamman on earned media as a critical driver of digital visibilityJoe Hamman

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#WPRD2025 | Butter Knife PR's Zara Lindsay-Bowman: PR is all about peopleEvan-Lee Courie

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