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PR the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of society

Kisha Reader-Bain

Your voice matters

Bridget von Holdt

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The importance of PR in shaping societal narratives

PR is built on trust and consistency

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Tin Can's Kisha Reader-Bain says PR is the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of society (Image supplied)

#WPRD2025 | Tin Can PR's Kisha Reader-Bain: PR the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of societyKisha Reader-Bain

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

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

Alkemi Collective's Bradly Howlan says World PR Day’s theme this year Building Bridges & Navigating Polarisation could not be more timely (Image supplied)

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

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