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PR the thread that weaves connection across the fabric of society

Kisha Reader-Bain

Your voice matters

Bridget von Holdt

PR is the voice that shapes the scene

The importance of PR in shaping societal narratives

PR is built on trust and consistency

Evan-Lee Courie

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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

#NedbankIMC2025| Lucky Hustle's Darren Morris - Why today's CMOs must speak the language of business

#NedbankIMC2025| Lucky Hustle's Darren Morris - Why today's CMOs must speak the language of businessDarren Morris

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

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

Sowetan executive editor Pearl Sebolao passes away

Sowetan executive editor Pearl Sebolao passes away

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker's Adam Hunter: PR is the voice that shapes the scene

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker's Adam Hunter: PR is the voice that shapes the sceneHook, Line & Sinker

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The Creative Circle event takes place next week in Joburg and Cape Town, featuring some of the best creative minds in the country. Book your seats now (Image by Carl Willoughby)

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#WPRD2025 | Clayton Morar Media's founder: PR is built on trust and consistency

#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

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

#WPRD2025 | Alkemi Collective's Bradly Howland: Building bridges in a world that needs it more than ever

#WPRD2025 | Tutone Communications' Melanie Ramjee: PR is about bringing a brand's story to lifeEvan-Lee Courie

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SA journalist named Best Thought Leadership Speaker

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#WPRD2025 | Razor PR's Dustin Chick: PR promotes and protects brands and reputationDanette Breitenbach

#WPRD2025 | Tribeca PR, Nicky James: Great PR isn’t spin, it’s honest work

#WPRD2025 | Tribeca PR, Nicky James: Great PR isn’t spin, it’s honest workDanette Breitenbach

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

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

#WPRD2025 | MSL Group's Luto Nyoka: Build and maintain a strong relationship with media

#WPRD2025 | MSL Group's Luto Nyoka: Build and maintain a strong relationship with mediaEvan-Lee Courie

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The art of impact: How Kena Outdoor reimagined a national icon

The art of impact: How Kena Outdoor reimagined a national iconKena Outdoor

#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms Caroline Smith's 4 smart steps for PR graduates

#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms Caroline Smith's 4 smart steps for PR graduatesCaroline Smith

#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocates

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#WPRD2025 | Prisa president, Bradly Howland, on professionalising PR

#WPRD2025 | Prisa president, Bradly Howland, on professionalising PRBradly Howland

#WPRD2025 | CSA.Global's Davin Phillips: PR helps brands earn a place in culture

#WPRD2025 | CSA.Global's Davin Phillips: PR helps brands earn a place in culture

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