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Why your business needs a credible spokesperson
Be prepared, know your stakeholders, know the media.
Catriona Pollard
49 PostsCatriona Pollard is the founder and director of CP Communications, one of the most respected and innovative boutique PR and social media agencies. She is co-founder of Social Media Women, teaches a PR course she designed and writes the popular blog, Public Relations Sydney. Catriona regularly shares her expertise through articles and presentations to assist businesses grow and thrive by effectively using PR and social media.
You can find Catriona on:
Blog: www.PublicRelationsSydney.com.au
Twitter: @catrionapollard
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/PublicRelationsTips
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpcommunications
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