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# Developer Advocacy in accelerated times

Is your DevRel strategy just marketing in disguise? Discover how bridging the communication gap between engineers and executives saves companies millions in turnover costs.

- **Speakers:** [Chris Heilmann](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@chris-heilmann)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024
- **Published:** August 20, 2024
- **Duration:** 21:14
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1048-developer-advocacy-in-accelerated-times
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- [Evolution and purpose of developer relations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1799-stop-wasting-money-on-ads-how-to-actually-reach-developers) (from "Stop Wasting Money on Ads: How to Actually Reach Developers")
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- [Transitioning into developer relations to blend coding and community](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/239-why-building-an-audience-is-the-best-thing-you-can-do-for-your-career) (from "Why building an audience is the best thing you can do for your career.")
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