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The quiet revolution that just made PR the most powerful discipline in business

Madelain Roscher

The Golden Age of Strategic PR is here. Join the organisations defining it.

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#WPRD2026 | The quiet revolution that just made PR the most powerful discipline in businessMadelain Roscher

Every year, on 16 July, communications professionals around the world celebrate World PR Day (#WPRD) and Bizcommunity also dedicates the month of July to PR (Image @Bizcommunity)

#WPRD2026 | The Golden Age of Strategic PR is here. Join the organisations defining it.

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Every year, on 16 July, communications professionals around the world celebrate World PR Day (#WPRD) and Bizcommunity also dedicates the month of July to PR (Image @Bizcommunity)

#WPRD2026 | The Golden Age of Strategic PR is here. Join the organisations defining it.

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