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Lou Hoffman
Jan 13, 2011

Where did Wikileaks founder Julian Assange get his PR degree?

Lou Hoffman, president and global CEO of the Hoffman Agency, shares his views on how Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, managed to dominate headlines around the world and what PR and communications professionals can draw from the experience.

Lou Hoffman, president and global CEO of the Hoffman Agency

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