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Surekha Ragavan
Jan 21, 2025

The devastating comms impact of a Trumpian social-media age

With uncertainly looming over social media, PR heads lament the rise of misinformation and emphasise the endurance of earned and owned media.

Scenes from the inauguration of Donald Trump, January 20, 2025. Photo: Reuters

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