PR vs communications: One wins headlines as the other wins trust, long-term growth

Yes, PR plays an important role, particularly in shaping public perception and managing media relations. But communications is much broader.

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In Kenya, “PR” has become the catch-all phrase for anything to do with messaging. A politician hires a “PR person.” A Sacco says it needs “PR.”

A start-up raising funds claims it is “doing PR.” But here’s the truth: Public Relations (PR) is just one slice. Communications? That’s the whole pie.

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