Opinion
Chris Powell
Nov 24, 2023

Opinion: Journalists and PR people don’t have to be friends, but we rely on each other

Reporters may not always be your friend, but it doesn't mean they're your enemy either, opines the author

Photo: Markus Winkler via Unsplash

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