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Hahm Shout Doodle’ Changes Name to ‘Hahm Partners
“Providing services that maximize brand performance in order to become the best partner” SOUTH KOREA, 17th October 2022 – Hahm Shout Doodle, which has been leading the public relations & marketing industry both online and offline, is taking a new leap forward by changing its name to Hahm Partners. Along with this name change, Hahm […]
The talent crunch is real. But perhaps we’re not looking in the right places
This article was originally posted on Campaign’s website. Archetype’s APAC chief Lee Nugent on the many benefits of looking beyond the industry and traditional qualifications to hunt for brilliant talent. Like all comms agency leaders (and, I imagine, business leaders across all sectors), how and where we recruit talent has been playing on my mind a lot […]
‘We can’t just copy-paste elements from the West’: Chair of PRCA’s DEI committee
This article was originally posted on Campaign’s website. Chair of the newly launched DEI committee Charu Srivastava discusses localising the DEI agenda, the importance of holistic change beyond policy, and why inclusive agencies can be a magnet for talent. Charu Srivastava PRCA, arguably the largest PR association globally and in the region, recently launched […]
Senior Client Executive, Public Relations (Philippines, Remote)
Job Summary As a Senior Client Executive, you are responsible for day-to-day servicing of clients, handling of accounts assigned to them, and initiate and implement PR activities outlined in a communications programme to PRecious Communications’ standards. Responsibilities We expect you to research and develop content like press releases, briefing materials, and social campaigns, adapted and […]
PRCA Launches January Sale with 20% off Training
HONG KONG, 4th January, 2022 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Asia Pacific (PRCA APAC) has kicked off 2022 with a January sale, giving its members (and non-members) 20% off all training. The discount – available with code JANSALE22 – includes PRCA APAC Virtual Classrooms, Online Sessions and Bespoke Sessions booked this January for dates […]
Southeast Asia Brand Consulting Firm Vero Expands Regional Footprint To The Philippines.
Based in Manila, the new team brings together PR, Digital, Creative and Market Intelligence experts and complements Vero’scurrent teams in Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam to provide brands and organizations with regional and local brand consulting in Southeast Asia. MANILA, 6 December 2021– Communication consultancy Vero announced today that the agency has established an office […]
Maverick Indonesia Bags Gold Prize at 2021 AMEC Awards
Jakarta, December 14, 2021 – Maverick Indonesia clinched a gold award for “Best first step on a measurement journey” at the 2021 AMEC Awards held by the International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC). “The international judges commended the Maverick Team entry beyond the distinction of awarding the gold. They specifically called attention to […]
Sandpiper Launches New Zealand Office
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand: Sandpiper Communications (“Sandpiper”) has today announced the opening of a New Zealand office, which will support local organisations targeting international diversification and investment across the Asia Pacific region, as well as acting as a primary industries hub. Based in Hawke’s Bay, one of the country’s largest food, agriculture and export hubs, […]
The Hoffman Agency launches PR+, a consulting arm to improve the value exchange between B2B tech brands and media in APAC
HONG KONG, December 7, 2021 – . –The Hoffman Agency has launched PR+, a premium media relations consulting service designed to bridge the gap between B2B technology brands and journalists by promoting mutual understanding, alignment of expectations and a better exchange of value between the two sides. It forms part of the agency’s integrated […]
Global media trends indicate that Asian audiences are consuming more content related to digital health tech
SINGAPORE, 8 December 2021: According to over 40 health editors and journalists across 4 continents, health reporting will change permanently, but conversations around digital healthcare technologies are increasingly taking centerstage across key Asian markets including India, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and others. These are insights released in a report titled Global Media Trends on Health Topics […]
APAC B2B Technology Decision-Makers Expect Brands to Work for the Common Good
SINGAPORE, 8 December 2021 — WE Communications (WE) has published a new whitepaper that explores the responses of over 1,700 B2B technology decision-makers in Australia, China, India and Singapore from its recent Brands in Motion report “The Bravery Mandate.” “Pressure on technology brands has never been greater, but they have stepped up to help society […]
Nicky Wang Named CEO Of WE Redbridge
SHANGHAI — 1 DECEMBER 2021 – WE Red Bridge, a leading integrated communications agency in China, has appointed Nicky Wang as CEO, China. Wang succeeds current CEO and long-time business partner Penny Burgess who will transition into the role of Executive Chairman, China. The appointments are effective from 1 January 2022. Wang originally joined the […]
Two New Hires at Vero reinforce its regional capacity in Data, Analytics and Brand Storytelling
Southeast Asia, December 6, 2021 – Vero, a Southeast Asia-focused communications consultancy, today announced two new hires set to reinforce its regional capacity of data insights, and brand storytelling. With deep roots in public relations, Vero focuses on delivering a unified solution to provide businesses with a competitive edge, combining top quality social media, […]
PRecious Communications Announces Key Regional Appointments to Strengthen Expansion in Southeast Asia Across Brand Communications, Content and the Startup Ecosystem
SINGAPORE, 2 December, 2021 – – PRecious Communications, a multi-award-winning integrated communications agency combining traditional and digital capabilities, has announced the appointments of key leaders in its regional team, to aid in the growth of the agency in the new normal. “Proactively hiring leaders reflects our continuous commitment in strengthening capabilities in Southeast Asia as […]
Allison+Partners Appoints Adeline Goh as General Manager, Singapore
SINGAPORE 24th November, 2021 – Allison+Partners has named Adeline Goh as the general manager of its Singapore office. In this role, Adeline will oversee the agency’s Singapore presence, building the team’s capabilities and client roster while driving Allison+Partners’ ongoing growth in the market. Adeline brings with her close to 20 years of experience in senior […]
Asian tech brands covered twice more often than American tech in Southeast Asian media, capturing 67% share-of-voice, study finds
Singapore 23rd November 2021 – Today, Allison+Partners and CARMA Asia published the results of a joint study investigating mainstream media coverage of technology brands within Southeast Asia. The report, “Big Tech: Media Perspectives and Trends”, discovered that changes in government tech regulations had far-reaching impacts on how technology brands are portrayed in media. With the […]
Practice Head, Technology
The Role • Responsible for overall client management, operations, strategy, creative direction, resourcing, team management, budget management, financial management and success of PRecious Communications, Singapore. • Lead and support the team to provide clients with tailored and integrated communications service that supports them in achieving their business objectives. • Develop and manage client relationships to […]
Vietnam’s EloQ Communications shines at ASEAN PR Excellence Award 2021
Ho Chi Minh, VIETNAM – Public relations and marketing agency EloQ Communications from Vietnam snagged two awards at the 3rd ASEAN PR Excellence Award. EloQ Communications’ managing director, Dr. Clāra Ly-Le, won Best PR Practitioner award in the Southeast Asia region, while the agency recognized with Best PR Agency award. “I have never doubted the […]
REDHILL Strengthens Leadership Team
SINGAPORE, 10 November 2021 – Redhill, a Singapore headquartered full-service global communications agency, has announced new hires and internal promotions to bolster its senior leadership team. Anit Kurian, based in Dubai, UAE, has been appointed as Managing Director, Middle East, and Africa. In this role, he will be responsible for leading Redhill’s operations in the […]
COMCO Southeast Asia culminates 5th anniversary celebration with the launch of COMCO Middle East & Africa and unveiling of its 10-year masterplan
COMCO Southeast Asia (SEA) culminated its Blazing Sapphire 5th Anniversary celebration with a bang as it launched COMCO Middle East & Africa (MEA) and unveiled its 10-year masterplan that gave an overview of the continued growth and evolution of the trailblazing and award-winning communications agency. To mark its 5th year in the business, COMCO SEA […]
Sandpiper Communications Acquires North Head as Firm Expands Greater China and Public Affairs Offering
SINGAPORE, 25th October, 2021 – Sandpiper Communications (“Sandpiper”) has today announced its acquisition of the leading China-based public affairs and strategic communications consultancy, North Head. Led by industry veterans, John Russell, Robert Magyar, and Joyce Li, North Head was established in Beijing in 2010. Over the past decade, its team has advised leading multinational businesses […]
Senior Client Executive, PR (Indonesia)
Location: Indonesia Job Description: The new team member is excited about working closely with our client services and leadership team by advising and implementing cutting-edge PR & Digital programmes across the fast-paced corporate and start-up services. Overall, we would want you to grow your career alongside the award-winning PRecious Team and our clients based on […]
Staying Sane in a Mental World
Mental health has been discussed a lot over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel lockdowns and other pandemic restrictions. I participated in many mental health panels and initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good mental health, especially at work. Yet, I fell prey to the very pressures of work […]
Hill+Knowlton Strategies promotes Justin Then to CEO of Singapore and Malaysia
Appointment follows the recent strengthening of H+K Australia’s leadership team and will bolster H+K’s accelerated growth in Asia October 7, 2021, SINGAPORE – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading global communications companies, has expanded Justin Then’s role within H+K Asia’s senior leadership team to CEO of H+K Singapore in addition to Lumos H+K […]
Inaugural PR World Cup Finalists Announced
SINGAPORE 6th October, 2021 – Eleven countries will compete for gold in the first ever ICCO Next Generation PR World Cup Final later this month. To qualify for the global final, contestants had to win a national or regional competition, overseen by their local ICCO PR association. In each national competition, participants fulfilled a brief […]
PRCA Asia Pacific Launches
SINGAPORE, 30th September, 2021 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) today announced the launch of PRCA Asia Pacific to reflect its rapid growth across the whole Asia Pacific region. This replaces the more narrowly-defined PRCA SEA, launched in 2018.
WE Communications Study Uncovers: Consumers want brands to fix our broken world
Global expectations for brands to provide stability rises 30%, with demands to move from talk to action NEW YORK, LONDON, SINGAPORE — Sept. 22, 2021 — Today, WE Communications released results from its latest Brands in Motion report, “The Bravery Mandate.” The data exposed escalating tension between expectations for brands to drive stability in a fast-changing, […]
PRCA launches new Global Advisory Board to turbocharge international growth
SINGAPORE, 20th September, 2021 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has today revealed details of its Global Advisory Board – a new body designed to expand the Association’s international operations, and build on its position as the world’s largest professional body for PR professionals.
Mediaspace.global Partners with Orchan to Bring a New Form of Industry-based Networking to SouthEast Asia
Mediaspace.global, a professional social network targeting the media, marketing, tech and regulation industries, is primed to enter in the South East Asian landscape through its collaboration with Malaysian-based communications agency Orchan. Fresh from celebrating the platform’s first anniversary connecting industry players primarily across Europe, Mediaspace founder Kinga Incze recognised the opportunity to have regional hubs […]
Senior Social Media Strategist
Job Overview Our department is looking for an enthusiastic and young individual to join our team as a Senior Social Media Strategist. As a Senior Social Media Strategist, you will be responsible for developing social media content strategy, delivering counsel together with the Social Media Lead.
Sandpiper Communications Appoints Ed Brewster to Lead International Media Practice
SINGAPORE, 23rd August, 2021 – Sandpiper Communications (“Sandpiper”) has today announced the appointment of Ed Brewster as Director of International Media. Ed joins Sandpiper from Huawei where he led corporate affairs, public policy and media for the company’s UK business as well as managing international media relations. Prior to this, he held roles as Group […]
Account Director (Public Relations)
Location: Singapore About the job You are the captain of our ship, helping brands and organisations turn influence into results. You are the person responsible for building a sustainable business strategy – to ensure profitability, and yet identify business opportunities that are enjoyable and resume worthy. You are responsible for developing a team that is […]
Account Manager (Public Relations)
Location: Singapore About the job If not for you, things would just fall apart. You keep this ship moving – be it through a calm sea, or the rough waters. You are the ‘go to’ person when it comes to managing the client’s business. You have been in the trade for as long as you can […]
Account Executive (Public Relations)
Location: Singapore About the job Our reputation often rests in your hands. You are essential to our survival, our pillar of support, without whom we may not stay standing for too long. You are also our eyes and ears on the ground – well-connected, and more often than not, possibly the most influential when dealing […]
PRecious Communications Strengthens Integrated Capabilities, Drives Momentum with New Consumer Client Wins for PRecious Life Practice
Including partnerships with Guocoland SIngapore, Nippon Paint, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts, Poh Heng Jewellery, Tiger Brokers, Traveloka, and Ziptrak SINGAPORE, 16 August, 2021 – PRecious Communications, a multi-award-winning integrated communications agency combining traditional and digital capabilities, has announced a slew of new consumer client wins on the back of continuous efforts to expand its […]
Communications Intern
Location: Singapore We’re looking for collaborative and passionate team players to join us in PR team. You’ll work alongside a dynamic and integrated team on a myriad of industries and clients – an exciting adventure for a super intern like you!
Digital Team Intern
Location: Singapore We need you. Yes, you! We’re looking for collaborative and passionate team players to join us in our Digital team. You’ll work alongside a dynamic and integrated team on a myriad of industries and clients – an exciting adventure for a super intern like you!
PRCA Announces Global Qualifications Board
SINGAPORE, 16th August, 2021 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has revealed a new global Qualifications Board to oversee the strategy and development of its qualifications programme. The Qualifications Board is comprised of communications leaders from around the world.
New @PRCA_HQ Twitter Handle to serve global PR industry
SINGAPORE, 10th August, 2021 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has changed its Twitter handle from @PRCA_UK to @PRCA_HQ. The change comes as the world’s largest professional PR body recently announced the launch of its Africa Network, expansion in Thailand and Vietnam, and record membership across the world, including the United States of America.
2021 Prospect Mentoring Scheme Launches
SINGAPORE, 30th July 2021 – Prospect, a global recruitment business for the public relations and communications industry, today announced the launch of the 2021 Prospect Mentoring Scheme. Taking place in Singapore, Hong Kong and the UK, this is the second annual programme and brings together industry-leading mentors and mentees.
(Senior) Public Relations Manager – Indonesia
We are looking for an experienced PR & Communications professional to join our award-winning regional agency and manage a motivated team that thrives in the ever-evolving environment of the B2B and B2C space.
Art Designer
Are you are a champion of great ideas and beautiful visuals? Whether it’s in the form of branding, videos, social media, activation ideas, design or PR, are you able to deliver ideas that are both compelling and beautiful to look at? If you love idea generation, have a great imagination, a versatile approach and a […]
New Next Generation PR World Cup Competition Announced
A new global competition for PR professionals under 35 will take place in October 2021. ICCO is committing to nurturing, encouraging, and promoting the next generation of talent in PR. Sourcing and retaining top talent is something that ICCO members battle with every day, no matter what region of the world they are based. The […]
PRCA and CIPR aim to inspire ‘Heard Mentality’ with new mental health campaign
SINGAPORE, 16th July, 2021 – The PRCA and CIPR have launched their first joint campaign to inspire public relations and communications professionals to take positive action on mental health across the industry. Launched ahead of Global Listening Day, the pan-industry ‘Heard Mentality’ campaign urges leaders to hear the concerns of colleagues and encourages team leaders to […]
Sustainable cooling brand Close Comfort unveils new friendly character, Ooh
SINGAPORE, 17 June 2021 – This summer, eco-friendly portable aircon brand, Close Comfort, is excited to introduce their newest family member, Ooh. A young, lovable animated character, Ooh draws cues from the Cool Focus air conditioning unit. Appointed as the face of Close Comfort’s latest campaign, Ooh hopes to generate excitement and relatability among young […]
PRCA announces Southeast Asia growth plan with launch of PRCA Thailand and PRCA Vietnam
BANGKOK, SINGAPORE & VIETNAM, 16th June, 2021 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) today has announced the launch of PRCA Vietnam and PRCA Thailand, as part of its expansion plans in Southeast Asia. The PRCA’s launch of both sub-groups in two of the region’s fastest growing economies will provide local professionals with access […]
VNPR becomes PRCA SEA Partner
SINGAPORE, 10th June, 2021 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) today announced The Vietnam Public Relation Network (VNPR) as its newest partner. VNPR is the network of PR practitioners aiming for a long-term goal of creating a professional social organisation in Vietnam.
SPAG wins multiple startup accounts in Q1 2021
Emerges as the partner of choice for leading start-ups like ABM Respiratory Care, ZaZaZu, and ZumVet 7th June 2021, Singapore – Singapore-headquartered public relations (PR) and communications firm, SPAG, announced its achievements in the start-up sector with the closure of 2021 Q1. The company reported wins of leading players such as ZaZaZu (a sexual wellness […]
Bud Communications expands in SEA following a surge in demand from challenger tech brands
Independent tech PR agency Bud Communications wins a tranche of new clients across B2C and B2B technology sectors. Singapore, June 7 2021: Award-winning technology PR and marketing agency, Bud Communications has recently welcomed a flurry of seven global and regional businesses into its roster of challenger technology clients. The new clients deepen Bud’s expertise across […]
New report investigates link between media, spokespeople, and COVID-19 vaccine trust.
CARMA International, the world’s longest established media intelligence provider, today released its latest investigative report exploring ‘Trust in COVID-19 Vaccines’ and the impact of media on public opinion and trust in vaccines. The data presents a clear correlation between how politicians handled statements about highly scientific and complex issues and vaccine hesitancy.
Senior Manager/Associate Director
Job Summary You will be the overall project manager of accounts, responsible for managing consulting personnel, budgets and account profitability. You develop and grow new business in our consumer / lifestyle space and offer strategic contributions to the overall development of PRecious Communications.
Senior Client Manager
Job Summary We are looking for an experienced PR & Communications professional to join our award-winning regional agency and manage a motivated team that thrives in the ever-evolving environment of technology and is experienced in the B2B field.
Digital investment & demand for strategic services inspire global PR confidence – PRCA Confidence Tracker
SINGAPORE, 2nd June, 2021 – Public relations professionals around the world are feeling increasingly confident about the future of their organisations, according to PRCA’s latest Global Confidence Tracker. 275 PRCA and ICCO members took part in a single-question study conducted by Question and Retain. The highest levels of confidence were prevalent in Southeast Asia, with […]
Redhill strengthens global ambitions and talent development with multi-level internal promotions
The appointments of Marienelle Castelino and Tavy Cussinel as Managing Directors lead a slew of internal team promotions within Redhill As part of Redhill’s mid-year appraisal cycle, these promotions recognise the agency’s strong growth momentum and depth of experience in the team This follows Redhill’s most recent achievement as the first public relations agency to […]
Genevieve Chow and Hetty Musfirah Join Sandpiper Communications’ Growing Technology Team in Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE, 25th May, 2021 – Sandpiper Communications (“Sandpiper”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Genevieve Chow as Director and Hetty Musfirah as Account Director following significant growth of its technology practice across the region.
Paprika APAC announced as PRCA SEA’s global partner
SINGAPORE, 18th May, 2021 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) today announced Paprika APAC as its new global partner. The announcement comes after more than a decade of a highly successful, ongoing partnership between Paprika and PRCA UK.
Senior Client Executive (Public Relations)
Location: Singapore Job Summary The new team member is excited about working closely with our client services and leadership team by advising and implementing cutting-edge PR & Digital programmes across the fast-paced Lifestyle/Technology/Start Up Services.
New H+K Report shares Strategies into How Brands can engage Indonesian Gen Z in this complex ever-evolving Ecosystem
SINGAPORE, 15th April, 2021 – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms has today launched a new Indonesian study to mark it’s one-year anniversary in this market. H+K’s “The Youth Equation” Report looks into how Indonesia’s largest consumer segment, Generation Z are responding to COVID-19, their new and future digital behaviours; […]
Account Director
About us We are a full-service, integrated communications agency providing expertise to leading health, food and nutrition organisations in Singapore and the wider APAC region. Our deep sector knowledge and avid curiosity have helped us grow into a leading and award-winning APAC agency. We believe good communication has the power to shape a better future […]
WE communications study reveals: recent crises push leaders to reexamine their roles and their relationships with stakeholders
71% say articulating personal core values and elevating voice more important than a year ago. SINGAPORE, 15th April, 2021 – Today, WE Communications (WE), a leading global communications firm, released results from a new Brands in Motion study, “Rethinking the Purpose and Meaning of Leadership.” The research reveals a dramatic shift in executive leadership behavior, […]
PRCA Africa Network Launches
SINGAPORE, 31st March, 2021 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) today launched its Africa Network under the overall chairmanship of Jordan Rittenberry and with four regional chairs from around the continent. The Network follows significant membership growth on the continent and is the latest stage in the PRCA’s global expansion, building on its […]
PRCA Ethics Council publishes global report exploring ethical challenges
SINGAPORE, 24th March, 2021 The PRCA Ethics Council has published its inaugural Annual Perspective – featuring insight from 20 global leaders – to draw attention to the pressing ethical challenges faced by PR professionals around the world.
The Winners of the PRCA SEA Awards 2021 are Announced
The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA), yesterday held its 3rd ceremony of the PRCA SEA Awards. Singapore, March 26, 2021 – The PRCA SEA Awards celebrate the best teams, campaigns and individuals in the fields of public relations (PR) and communications. The awards ceremony was held on Thursday, 25th March, 2021 in […]
H+K reinforces its Regional Hub Services with the appointment of key senior hires in Singapore
SINGAPORE, 18 March, 2021– Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has appointed key senior hires strengthening its Regional Hub capabilities in Singapore. Jason Cheang has been appointed as Director of Integrated Communications. With over sixteen years of experience in digital strategy and marketing communications […]
Internal Communications Lead, APAC
Senior Manager – Internal Communications Regional Communications – Singapore APPLY HERE! What This Job Involves- Storytelling Passionate about storytelling? Here is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of JLL’s award-winning Asia Pacific corporate communications team. You can actively contribute to the firm’s brand story, informing and inspiring more than 42,000 employees across Asia […]
#HireaPRCAmember launch flies the flag for members’ ethical and professional standards
SINGAPORE, 10th March, 2021 – Organisations should prioritise PRCA members when hiring agencies, freelancers, and employees – PRCA publishes list of ‘gold standard’ agencies that have held CMS for many years Working with PR professionals who have committed to the PRCA’s Code of Conduct and professional standards is the only way to ensure your organisation’s […]
Sandpiper promotes Sarada Chellam and Elizabeth Chu to lead its growing Singapore office
SINGAPORE, 8th March, 2021 – Sandpiper Communications (“Sandpiper”) has promoted Sarada Chellam to General Manager and Elizabeth Chu to Deputy General Manager of its Singapore office following a year of strong growth for the firm. Both Sarada and Elizabeth will continue to work closely with Kelly Johnston, Chief Operating Officer, and Emma Smith, Chief Executive […]
PR leaders globally feel overwhelmingly optimistic – PRCA Confidence Tracker Results
SINGAPORE, 1st March, 2021 – Public relations leaders are feeling increasingly optimistic about their organisation’s future according to the results of the PRCA’s latest global confidence tracker. More than 400 PRCA and ICCO members from across the world took part in a single-question study conducted by Question and Retain. The data reveals confidence levels returning following […]
CARMA announced as ICCO and PRCA global and exclusive Media Monitoring & Analysis Partner
SINGAPORE, 1st March, 2021 – The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) today announced CARMA as their global and exclusive Media Monitoring & Analysis Partner. One of the world’s longest established media intelligence providers, CARMA proudly attributes its longevity to providing exceptional client service. Its client-centric approach attracts top talent […]
Introducing Fuse – the new global podcast from the PRCA
SINGAPORE, 15th February, 2021 – The world’s largest professional PR body will launch a brand new podcast focused on influence and innovation for PR, Marketing and creative professionals around the world. The podcast – led by broadcaster pioneer Dan Gold MPRCA – promises a fresh approach to communications and marketing insight. Drawing on the expertise of a global […]
Senior Director, Corporate
Job ref: 76349JL Location: Singapore This new leadership role has just opened up in Singapore at one of the largest global communications agencies. In this role, you will lead and grow the Corporate practice, ensuring profitability, sound leadership and good management of resources. This is a business that is growing and constantly evolving with the […]
PRCA Virtual International Summit Returns – Forging a New Path
Google, Edelman, Microsoft, and The World Bank set to feature at flagship event. SINGAPORE, 9th February, 2021 – The PRCA has today unveiled its full agenda for this year’s second annual Virtual International Summit, which will explore how PR and communications professionals are defying global markets to deliver exceptional value for organisations and societies around the world.
Account Manager
Location: Singapore We are a dynamic, collaborative and extremely talented bunch of storytellers in 14 countries across the globe. Headquartered in Singapore, we are committed to creating the best for our customers, giving the best to our employees, and impacting the best in our societies. We are looking for people who strive to raise the bar […]
Account Director
Location: Singapore We are a dynamic, collaborative and extremely talented bunch of storytellers in 14 countries across the globe. Headquartered in Singapore, we are committed to creating the best for our customers, giving the best to our employees, and impacting the best in our societies. We are looking for people who strive to raise the bar […]
PRecious Communications MD Lars Voedisch Appointed as a PRCA SEA Regional Board Member
Singapore, 1st February, 2021 -The Public Relations and Communications Southeast Asia has appointed Lars Voedisch, Founder and Managing Director of PRecious Communications as a Regional Board Member. The PRCA Southeast Asia PR and Communications Board provides a formal mechanism to consult the industry’s most senior practitioners on the issues faced by PR and communications; to act as a […]
Redhill named one of Singapore’s fastest growing companies by The Straits Times
In the latest study by The Straits Time and Statista, Redhill is ranked Singapore’s 14th fastest growing company in Singapore Redhill, the Singapore-headquartered, full-service global communications agency, has been listed on The Straits Times’ “Fastest Growing Companies 2021.” This makes Redhill the first full-service public relations and communications agency to make the list.
REDHILL Starts the New Year with New Promotions and Hires
Singapore, 18th January, 2021 – REDHILL, a Singapore headquartered full service global communications agency, has started the new year with new promotions and hires.
Emily Belton wins Future Leader Award 2020
The PRCA is pleased to announce that Emily Belton, Associate Director, BCW, has won the annual PRCA SEA Future Leader Award. The award saw PR and communications practitioners aged 30 and under enter essays of up to 1,000 words, responding to the following brief: ‘Mental Health, Fear and Job Losses: What is the role of […]
Dr. Clāra Ly-Le joined World Communication Forum Association’s Global executive board
World Communication Forum Association (WCFA) recently elected six new members to expand its Global Executive Board to ten members worldwide. Among the newly elected board members, Dr. Clāra Ly-Le, Managing Director of EloQ Communications, is the representative from Vietnam to voice opinions and contribute insights from the Asia and Southeast Asia region.
Key insights from investors to build successful start-ups unveiled: SPAG Study
Singapore, 10th November 2020 ―SPAG, a leading independent PR and communications firm, launched its Annual Outlook Report for 2020 today. Titled ‘Igniting Start-ups with Investor Insights’, the report is developed in partnership with KPMG (Singapore), APACMed, PRCA SEA and e27 and in consultation with key members of the investing community and innovation ecosystem. The report […]
World PR Report captures impact of COVID-19 on PR
Singapore, 4th November, 2020 – PR agencies reported a global decrease in client fee income with consumer brand accounts hit the hardest, according to the latest ICCO World PR Report. The 2020 ICCO World PR report, published in partnership with Provoke Media and Opinium, captures the seismic impact of the global pandemic on the communications […]
Redhill Promotes Pranav Rastogi as Managing Director
Singapore, 2nd November, 2020 – REDHILL, a Singapore headquartered full service global communications agency, has announced the appointment of Pranav Rastogi as its Managing Director. In his current role, Pranav is responsible for overseeing REDHILL’s global strategy and operations, as well as expanding REDHILL’s reach into new markets and industries. Pranav served as Interim Managing Director […]
GCI Health expands Singapore based leadership team
Singapore, 29th October 2020 – GCI Health, an award-winning global healthcare communications agency, today announced the appointments of Sophie Asker as Managing Director, Singapore and Dan Blomfield as Managing Director, Medical Communications, APAC.
New recruitment firm DMCG Global reports positive hiring activity in Singapore
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, new recruitment firm DMCG Global has announced details of their increased hiring activity across a number of their office locations including Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Founders of Daniel Marks, MCG&Co and SEVENTWENTY launch new recruitment agency DMCG Global
The Founders of three recruitment power houses, Daniel Marks, MCG&Co and SEVENTWENTY, join forces to create a new recruitment agency DMCG Global. This exciting new venture for the creative, marketing and technology sectors, provides a global recruitment network of over 30 recruitment consultants, 120,000 candidates, with a universal reach stretching across 10 offices including London, […]
SPAG launches Employee Engagement & Employer Branding Practice, EMPOWER
Singapore, 15th October 2020: SPAG, an independent and integrated communications firm, today announced the launch of its Employee Engagement & Employer Branding Practice. Named SPAG EMPOWER, the practice aims to help organizations harness the potential of their employees with a holistic internal communications approach, which according to a recent study by Gatehouse, is being adopted […]
World Mental Health Day: Study Highlights Brave Face of Gen Z in Asia Pacific Amid COVID-19
Singapore, 9 October 2020 – In tandem with World Mental Health Day, a new study by Sandpiper Communications finds those in Generation Z (Gen Z) across Asia Pacific (APAC) are putting on a brave face amid COVID-19, with most focusing on betterment but still struggling to talk about their mental health, despite rising pressures.
Midas PR becomes the first agency in Thailand to join PRCA SEA
Singapore, 6th October, 2020 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) welcomes B2B comms agency Midas PR as its first member in Thailand and latest Corporate Member.
PRCA Southeast Asia NextGen Group Launches
Singapore, 30th September, 2020 – The PRCA Southeast Asia today announced the launch of its Nextgen Group, to support those just starting out or those that have been practicing for years, by equipping practitioners with all the tools they need to progress their career.
BCW Appoints Singapore Market Leader and Integrated Communications Lead
Singapore, 28th September, 2020 – BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), a leading global communications agency, today announced the appointments of Rikki Jones as Managing Director and Market Leader, and Cindy Lim as Senior Director, APAC Integrated Communications, in BCW’s Singapore market. Jones takes on the role in addition to her existing responsibilities as Managing Director […]
PRCA launches International Partner University Programme
Singapore, 25 September, 2020 – The PRCA is pleased to announce the launch of its International Partner University Programme. The Programme supports both students and faculty members at institutions globally.
Sandpiper Expands Health Practice with Appointment of Jean Angus
Singapore, 14th September, 2020 – Sandpiper Communications (“Sandpiper”), a strategic communications consultancy headquartered in Asia Pacific, has appointed senior healthcare communications specialist Jean Angus, as Account Director. Over the past year, the agency has aggressively grown its health client portfolio which includes major pharmaceutical groups, health insurers, health services groups, health analytics and telemedicine start-ups […]
WE Communications Appoints Daryl Ho as Managing Director of WE Singapore
A DIGITAL AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS VETERAN, HO WILL OVERSEE BUSINESS GROWTH AND INNOVATION FOR WE IN SINGAPORE Singapore, 23 September, 2020 — WE Communications (WE), a leading global communications and marketing agency, announced the appointment of Daryl Ho as managing director of its Singapore operations. Ho joins WE in October and will report to Rebecca Wilson, […]
GlobalCom PR Network, a Network of 80 Agencies in Over 100 Countries, Sees Asia and North America Board Appointments
PRecious Communications’ Managing Director Lars Voedisch and Vivian Kelly, CEO of Interpose based in the U.S. among newly appointed Board Directors Brings unique regional and international business perspectives to GlobalCom PR Network clients Alliance of Public Relations Agencies in 100+ countries combines flexibility and multi-industry PR expertise for companies seeking global growth and increased brand […]
Huntington Communications and Paprika Global merge to form strategic communications consultancy, ‘Distilleri’
Singapore, September 15, 2020 – Public relations agency Huntington Communications and creative agency Paprika Global, announced that they have completed their merger to form Distilleri, an independent strategic communications consultancy. This merger augments the capabilities of the two agencies with the fresh focus on brand strategy through Insights from data, Influence from Huntington’s legacy PR […]
PRCA & PRWeek launch #PowerOfPR campaign as new research reveals industry’s importance to business
Singapore, 14th September, 2020 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has partnered with PRWeek to launch a new campaign highlighting the value of PR to business and society. The campaign comes as the PRCA publishes new research revealing eight of ten (82%) CEOs and CFOs from FTSE 500 companies view public relations as […]
Sandpiper Boosts Digital, Technology and Content Advisory Offering with Appointment of Anu Noto-Menon
Singapore, 10th September, 2020 – Sandpiper Communications (“Sandpiper”) has appointed senior digital marketer, Anu-Noto-Menon, as Digital and Content Strategist as the firm expands its digital, technology and content advisory teams across Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Anu will work closely with Chief Operating Officer, Kelly Johnston and Senior Consultant, Miguel Bernas in developing online […]
PRCA Ethics Council Launch Global #PRCAethics Month
Singapore, 1st September, 2020 –The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Ethics Council has today launched its annual global #PRCAethics Month in September, under a thematic banner, “The PoweR of Ethical PR.” A range of free-of-charge #PRCAethics educational and advocacy content throughout September will spur renewed ethics conversations, centered on issues impacting the global PR industry.
PublicAffairsAsia pairs-up with PRCA and ICCO to launch 2020 Gold Standard Awards
Singapore, 3rd August, 2020 – PublicAffairsAsia is pleased to announce the timeline for The 2020 Gold Standard Awards, which will this year be operated in conjunction with the PRCA South East Asia and the International Communications Consultancy Organisation.
PRCA Southeast Asia NextGen Group
We are looking for a Chair of the NextGen Group as well as new #NextGen Group committee members. The PRCA SEA NextGen group will be a regional group providing events, information, support and advice to practising PR and communications professionals from Graduate level up to Account Director.
Mira Febri Mellya MPRCA and Fuad Arrasyid MPRCA, Maverick Indonesia win the PRCA SEA NextGen Creative Challenge 2020
Singapore, 30 July, 2020 – The PRCA SEA is pleased to announce that Mira Febri Mellya MPRCA and Fuad Arrasyid MPRCA from Maverick Indonesia have won the Southeast Asia NextGen Creative Challenge. The challenge was an opportunity for the industry to celebrate creativity, with two delegates from one company being selected as the winners of the […]
Hill+Knowlton Strategies launches Project Impact in Asia
A platform that connects Brands with relevant NGOs to help implement effective CSR solutions. Singapore, 23 July, 2020 – To help brands more effectively respond to consumer and stakeholder demands for sustainable operations, Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has launched Project Impact, a new platform to connect businesses with relevant […]
Health Communications Firm SPAG Bolsters Regional Expansion With New Hires And Partnerships
This expansion is in response to the greater need for integrated communications support from health, nutrition, pharma and life sciences clients in Asia Pacific. Singapore, 23rd June, 2020 – Health communications firm, SPAG, today announced new job hires, business expansion in newer markets and fortified partnerships with life sciences and health-focussed companies in the region, […]
PRCA sets out plans to address ethnic diversity in PR
Singapore, 23rd June, 2020 – The PRCA has announced a series of measures designed to increase the representation and accelerate the progression of black and ethnic minority professionals in public relations. Data from last year’s PRCA Census indicates that nine out of ten PR professionals (89%) identify as white, a fall of just 3% since […]
Prospect Marks 18 Years in Business with the Appointment of a New Senior Hire in Singapore
Hong Kong and Singapore, 17th June, 2020 – Global talent resource consultancy for the public relations and communications industry Prospect celebrates its 18th anniversary with a senior appointment based in Singapore. First established in London by Emma Dale and Colette Brown, Prospect expanded its reach to Asia more than 10 years ago with offices in […]
CARMA ASIA REPORT REVEALS CITIBANK AS MOST FAVOURABLE BANK PORTRAYED IN MEDIA ACROSS SINGAPORE AND HONG KONG
Singapore, 10th June, 2020 – CARMA Asia, the leading provider of integrated media intelligence solutions, has published a report evaluating how top banks in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong were reported in local publications and on social media in May 2020. CARMA evaluated a total of 1434 articles and 66,148 social media posts using […]
Singapore Tourism Board partners with Synergy Hill+Knowlton Strategies in Korea for the seventh consecutive year
Singapore, 2nd June, 2020 – Following a competitive pitch, international public relations agency Synergy Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) has confirmed it has been appointed as the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) agency of record for the seventh consecutive year in Seoul, South Korea. Commencing in May and lasting for an additional two years, the new contract was secured by Synergy Hill+Knowlton […]
PRCA Launches Global Ethics Council
Singapore, 20th May, 2020 – The PRCA today announced the launch of its Global Ethics Council (PRCA GEC), to uphold and elevate ethical standards in the public relations and communications industry. Its inaugural Chairman is David Gallagher, International President of Omnicom, former Chairman of the PRCA, and former President of ICCO.
Second PRCA International Business Confidence Tracker: Industry Increasingly Positive
Singapore, 14th May, 2020 The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) today released the results of its second international Business Confidence Tracker, with separate datasets for members in Latin America; the Middle East and North Africa; Southeast Asia; and the UK.
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has launched a new initiative for PRCA SEA members
Singapore, 11th May, 2020 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has launched a new initiative for PRCA SEA members. Some companies have had to make job cuts, redundancies or enforce unpaid leave on staff due to the impact of COVID-19.
Bold Media Singapore Rebrands to Bud Communications
Singapore, April 27th, 2020– Technology public relations and marketing consultancy, Bold Media Singapore today announces a rebrand to Bud Communications. Based in Singapore, the specialist agency has been helping technology businesses in Asia Pacific and beyond to turn bold ideas into real business outcomes since launching in 2017. The new brand reflects the businesses’ evolution […]
PRCA Confidence Tracker: International PR Community Positive In Face of COVID19
Singapore, 27th April, 2020 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) today released the results of its first international Business Confidence Tracker, with separate datasets for members in Latin America; the Middle East and North Africa; Southeast Asia; and the UK.
Global Communication Report Finds New Activists are Younger, More Diverse, More Collaborative and More Likely to Vote than Protest
The fifth annual Global Communication Report, New Activism, the report from the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations in partnership with Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and other Public Relations organisations examines the evolution of activism and its impact on PR. It finds the new generation of activists are younger, more diverse, […]
Hill+Knowlton Strategies Launches Better Impact™, Global Citizenship + Sustainability Offer
Singapore, 23rd April , 2020 – As Earth Day is celebrated around the world, Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has launched Better Impact, the umbrella for the firm’s global citizenship and sustainability offer synchronizing more than a decade of experience in this space across H+K’s extensive network.
Difficult Times are Creating Long-Lasting Opportunities for the APAC Communications Industry
Flexible working may be here to stay Increased recognition of the value of communications Hong Kong, 22nd April, 2020 – The 2020 State of the Industry Report, produced by Prospect and PublicAffairsAsia, was released this week. The report consolidates qualitative research conducted among 100 frontline practitioners and quantitative assessments of salaries among 345 clients and […]
PRCA launches NextGen Global Creative Challenge
Singapore, 14th April 2020 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced a global competition, NextGen Global Creative Challenge, to inspire and celebrate the industry’s creativity, in partnership with PRovoke Media. The move follows Cannes Lions Festival’s decision to cancel this year’s event.
PRCA COVID-19 Taskforce Launches Support Service for communications Leaders
Singapore, 13th April 2020 – The PRCA’s Global COVID-19 Taskforce has launched a free consultation service to help communications leaders manage their organisations and agencies through the COVID-19 crisis. 77% of PR businesses expect the current pandemic to cause a loss of earnings, according to research published by ICCO and PRovoke.
CARMA ASIA Unveils Media Analysis Report of Top Automotive Brands in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
Revealed: The key topics and brand attributes driving reputation in print, online and social media Singapore, 8 April 2020 – CARMA ASIA, the leading provider of integrated media intelligence solutions, published a report today evaluating how top automotive brands in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong were reported in Q1 2020. The report includes a case […]
PRCA SEA offers free membership to professionals affected by COVID-19
The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) has today announced its latest measure to support the self-employed and those made redundant as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
H+K expands Asia footprint with opening of new office in Indonesia
Jakarta, 7th April 2020 – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has announced the opening of H+K Indonesia. The new office further expands the agency’s Asia footprint with a significant presence in the world’s 16th largest economy and fourth most populous country.
Industry Research: COVID-19 Significantly Impacts PR Industry in SEA
Industry research: COVID-19 significantly impacts PR industry in SEA PRCA SEA has announced the results of its COVID-19 survey which aims to provide a better understanding of how communications professionals and organisations are coping with the current pandemic.
Aka Asia Appoints Julia Wei as Managing Partner
The future looks bright as the agency enters its 11th year with strengthened leadership 3 April 2020, Singapore – Independent communications agency, AKA Asia, has appointed Julia Wei to the newly created role of Managing Partner. The role will see her work closely with the management team to provide invaluable creative and strategic stretch, while […]
PRCA SEA offers 35% off Virtual Training courses
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced significant discounts for its new virtual classroom training model. The PRCA SEA’s face-to-face courses have been redesigned to be fully-interactive virtual experiences, allowing delegates to ask questions and download relevant materials in real-time.
PRCA to Launch Covid-19 Taskforce to Support PR Industry
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced plans to launch a Global Covid-19 Public Communications Taskforce in response to its Covid-19 Survey findings. This Taskforce will provide free practical support to practitioners around the world. The U.K survey – which gathered the views of around 200 PR professionals – found more than a […]
PRCA launches Schools Outreach Programme to ‘inspire students from all backgrounds’
The PRCA has marked the launch of its Schools Outreach Programme by publishing a series of videos and a new magazine aimed at inspiring schools students to consider a career in PR. Launched during National Careers Week, the campaign aims to broaden the industry’s talent pool by raising awareness of PR amongst students from all […]
Finder Tool Empowers Agencies to Win New Business
The International Communication Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has launched the ICCO Agency Finder (IAF), a new industry matchmaking tool allowing clients seeking communications expertise in a particular country to search by eighty different sector specialisms and service capabilities, as well as global location. Only agencies that are members of their national or regional association, and […]
Eloq Communications Introduces Express Press Release Service, with Distribution to Southeast Asia Countries and Beyond
EloQ Communications announced its new express press release distribution services. The service covers distribution to not only Vietnam but also other Southeast Asia markets and more. “We believe all businesses are different. Our clientele consists of companies from all corners of the world, with some being among Forbes 500 brands and others being smaller businesses, each with […]
Precious Communications Expands Regional Presence, opens Office in Malaysia to meet Market’s Increasing Demand
Singapore/Kuala Lumpur, 23 January 2020 – PRecious Communications (PRecious), an award-winning integrated communications consultancy, today announced the opening of its office in Malaysia, marking the consultancy’s sixth market in the region after Singapore as Headquarters and operations covering Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. Based in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysia office is led by former co-founder […]
Harold Burson 1921-2020
The PRCA is saddened to learn of the death of public relations pioneer Harold Burson. Burson is widely recognised as one of the founding fathers of the PR industry, having begun his career in the 1940s and launched Burson-Marsteller in 1952.
With Global Alliance, an International Network of Tech Public Relations Agencies, Launches
Singapore, January 8th, 2020 – European tech PR and marketing agency With announced today that it has created a global network of technology public relations agencies, the With Global Alliance. The With Global Alliance is launching with founding members Bold (Southeast Asia), Affect (North America), Ideosphere (India), and WEdge (China), spanning 4 continents and 18 […]
PRCA SEA announce CARMA ASIA as media intelligence partners
Singapore, 8th January, 2020 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) announced today, media intelligence agency CARMA ASIA as its media intelligence partner. CARMA ASIA provides integrated media intelligence solutions across all platforms: print, broadcast, online and social. They deliver actionable insights that matter to organisations with an unrivalled combination of cutting edge automation and […]
Advantages and disadvantages of social media in crisis communications
Social media channels offer both advantages and limitations for crisis communication compared to using traditional media channels alone, such as holding press conference or releasing a correction press release. Advantages of social media channels are their speed, ease-of-reach, and interactivity, which together allow organizations to send messages to stakeholders that are more personal, authentic, and […]
Why an open mind gets the best PR talent
By Eva Sogbanmu, Head of Communications, Asia-Pacific, JLL I’ve worked with plenty of excellent colleagues who studied PR at university. But while it may seem like the natural starting point for a career in communications, we must never be overreliant on it as a source of talent. When I was asked by the PRCA to […]
Five thoughts on the debut Asia-Pacific PR and Communications Census
Written by Dr. Clāra Ly-Le MPRCA, Managing Director, EloQ Communications I’ve enjoyed being a PRCA Southeast Asia member since it launched in the region last year, and I was pleased to be asked to provide comments for its new regional Census, which is a hugely valuable source of data and analysis on the public relations […]
PRCA relaunches Fast Track Mentoring Programme
Singapore, 2nd December, 2019 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Fast Track mentoring programme for 2020, supported by PRWeek. Freely available to PRCA members globally, Fast Track aims to inspire the next generation of PR leaders by connecting aspiring practitioners with experienced PR professionals. The […]
An overview of how Vietnamese and American PR practitioners perceive the use of social media in crisis communication
written by Dr. Clāra Ly-Le, MComm MPRCA, the Managing Director, EloQ Communications In Vietnam, social media has become one of the most popular communication platforms. Despite the powerful effect of social media in conditioning a crisis, and the trend to integrate social media into crisis management strategies in many countries, Vietnamese companies have often ignored […]
PRCA SEA research paints picture of Asia-Pacific’s PR practice
Singapore, 28th November, 2019 – PRCA SEA research paints picture of Asia-Pacific’s PR practice. PR practitioners work nearly a whole extra day a week on top of contracted hours Three-fifths of respondents consider PR a profession rather than an industry Digital, strategy, and reputation increasingly key parts of PR toolkit, respondents say PR and communications […]
PRCA SEA and PRCA Malaysia announce mutual collaboration
Singapore, 19th November, 2019 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) and the Public Relations and Communications Association of Malaysia (PRCA Malaysia) have today agreed to a mutual collaboration, delivering benefits to members of both organisations for the next two years. The partnership will include joint events, shared market data, and […]
PRCA SEA welcomes OCCAM as latest corporate member
Singapore, 11th November, 2019 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) welcomes Indonesian communications specialists OCCAM as its latest Corporate Member. OCCAM describe themselves as a communications partner with marketing and corporate communications as their core service. They utilise an integrated approach in delivering communications strategies using both conventional and modern […]
PRCA SEA Future Leader Award Entry: Laura Naland, The Hoffman Agency
The annual PRCA SEA Future Leader award for Insight saw PR and communications practitioners aged 25 and under enter essays of up to 1,000 words, responding to the following brief: In the world of digital disruption and a highly diverse Asia Pacific region, what role does Public Relations & Communications play in building responsible, ethical […]
PRCA SEA Future Leader Award Entry: Lidya Sophiani, Maverick Indonesia
The annual PRCA SEA Future Leader award for Insight saw PR and communications practitioners aged 25 and under enter essays of up to 1,000 words, responding to the following brief: In the world of digital disruption and a highly diverse Asia Pacific region, what role does Public Relations & Communications play in building responsible, ethical […]
PRCA SEA Future Leader Award Entry: Alyson Tay, Mutant Communication
The annual PRCA SEA Future Leader award for Insight saw PR and communications practitioners aged 25 and under enter essays of up to 1,000 words, responding to the following brief: In the world of digital disruption and a highly diverse Asia Pacific region, what role does Public Relations & Communications play in building responsible, ethical […]
Mutant Communications’ Alyson Tay wins PRCA SEA Future Leader Award 2019
PRCA SEA is pleased to announce that Alyson Tay, Senior Account Executive, Mutant Communications, has won the inaugural Future Leader Award 2019. The award saw PR and communications practitioners aged 25 and under enter essays of up to 1,000 words, responding to the following brief: ‘In the world of digital disruption and a highly diverse […]
PRCA SEA welcomes Kennedy, Voice & Berliner as latest corporate member
Singapore, 22nd October, 2019 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) welcomes Indonesian organisation Kennedy, Voice & Berliner (KVB) as its latest Corporate Member. KVB is a consulting and venture building company. They provide unitary consultancy, that optimises social sciences which co-exist with technology for the growth of enterprises, startups, venture […]
ICCO Global Summit 2020 to be held in Singapore
Singapore, 14th October, 2019 – The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced that its 2020 ICCO Summit will be held in Singapore. Following a presentation at the 2019 ICCO Global Summit, held in Lisbon on the 9th and 10th October, ICCO President Nitin Mantri and PRCA SEA Chair Lee […]
The Poetics of the C.V
By David Zhang, Delivery Consultant, MCG&Co Jobseekers expect their C.V. to be the golden key to their search; yet, many do not carefully construct and polish up this document. I felt strange writing this post, giving advice to an audience of highly-talented job-seekers and hiring managers. I want to highlight that I got my current […]
The Communication Problem in the Communications Industry
By Surekha Ragavan, Campaign Asia Handling multiple time-sensitive accounts at once is a tricky feat for PR agencies, and can often lead to communication breakdowns. But do in-house teams feel that they’re at the brunt of this problem? At a recent panel by PRCA Southeast Asia in Singapore, three brand heads and one agency head […]
How important is your job title in Asia?
By Prospect‘s Asia Pacific Team There is no denying that job titles are important the world over. As human beings, what we do forms a huge part of our identity, self-worth and, centuries ago, even our surnames. Fast forward to the twenty first century and little has changed, particularly within the Asian market. The culture […]
Cheers to One Year: The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) Commemorates One Year Anniversary
Singapore, 12th September, 2019 – PRCA SEA celebrates its first anniversary today and will mark the occasion by offering a 15% discount off all training and events booked in the month of September. Just enter the code PRCASEA1 at the checkout. The PRCA was founded on 5th November, 1969, as a membership body for PR […]
PRCA Southeast Asia announces winner of inaugural Singapore Young Spikes Competition
Singapore, 3rd September, 2019 – The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) today announced the winners of the inaugural PRCA SEA Singapore Young Spikes PR Competition 2019. Naveen K and Raymond Lau from independent agency, Blue Totem Communications, came out ahead of 11 other two-person teams to take the top prize, and […]
PRCA Southeast Asia launches Student Membership
Singapore, 29th August, 2019 – PRCA SEA has announced the launch of Student Membership in order to prepare the next generation for the PR & Communications industry. The Individual Student membership is available to students at all universities in Southeast Asia, for the duration of their undergraduate or postgraduate course. It offers students the opportunity […]
Life On The Other Side…
By Marlené Brewis, Consultant, MCG&Co Creative & Digital As fancy as some may find the word Expat, it rolls off one’s tongue easier than the lifestyle projects. It’s bloody hardcore! Anyone who has mastered the skill of this lifestyle deserves a Cannes award, or maybe, just a pat on the back will do… Being an […]
Branded appoints PRecious Communications to Drum Up Hype Around All That Matters 2019
SINGAPORE, 21 August 2019 – PRecious Communications announced that it has been appointed by Branded to lead public relation efforts around the fourteenth edition of All That Matters 2019 (ATM19). As Asia’s leading entertainment industry conference, ATM19, will be held from 16 to 18 September at Ritz-Carlton, Singapore. The unique aspect of this event is […]
50 People, 5 Offices, 3 Practices: Precious Communications Looks Forward to Another 7 to 70 Years
No signs of the seven year itch from this boutique-turned- integrated communications agency SINGAPORE, 7 AUGUST 2019 – PRecious Communications, a multi-award winning integrated communications agency, celebrated its seventh anniversary alongside #FriendsofPRecious who have been supporting the company through the years, including alumni, friends, as well as clients both past and present.
PRCA SEA welcomes Fifth Ring as latest corporate member
The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) welcomes B2B comms agency Fifth Ring as its latest Corporate Member. Fifth ring is a B2B Marketing communications agency with a multitude of specialisms, including digital strategy, PR, design, advertising, and everything in between. They join PRCA SEA to help establish and strengthen connection within […]
SPAG to release ‘Healthcare Communications Outlook Report’
Partners with BioSpectrum Asia & PRCA SEA to launch the most comprehensive look-book focusing on how next decade holds for this exciting sector 29thJuly, 2019, Singapore — SPAG (www.spag.asia) , Asia’s most innovative integrated healthcare advocacy and public relations firm today announced that it has partnered with BioSpectrum Asia and PRCA SEA to undertake first-of-its-kind APAC Healthcare Communications Outlook report. The release of the report with support from KPMG will take […]
Vietnam-based EloQ Communications now offers full services from market access to marketing solutions
EloQ Communications introduces new market access services, to fully support foreign and local companies with their Vietnam market entry, from market research to integrated marketing solutions. EloQ Communications (formerly Vero IMC Vietnam), a public relations and integrated marketing agency based in Vietnam, now extends its services to foreign and local companies who wish to investigate […]
Write right: How erors is reely kiling you’re credabilty
By John O’Callaghan, JOC Comms Reading the comments section of online news stories and social media posts, I wince and shrug when people confuse “your” and “you’re”, leave out the apostrophe in “haven’t” or use creative phonetic spellings such as “incompatance”. But I really get incensed when I see very basic errors in spelling, […]
Maverick joins PRCA Southeast Asia
The Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA), is delighted to announce Maverick as its first Indonesian member. Maverick is a communications consultancy based in Jakarta that specialises in making the complex sound simple, and the simple sound important. Founded in 1969, the PRCA represents over 30,000 practitioners in 66 countries around the world, with offices in the UK, Singapore, and Dubai. It is the world’s […]
PRCA SEA welcomes Weber Shandwick as latest corporate member
Weber Shandwick has joined the Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA) as their latest member. Weber Shandwick is one of the world’s leading communications and marketing services firms, with 19 offices across Asia Pacific and six continents globally. Their creators, strategists,and technologists deliver solutions by deeply interrogating briefs and bringing truly original and impactful thinking to […]
PRCA Southeast Asia PR and Communications Board Launches
The PRCA Southeast Asia PR and Communications Board was launched today, with 15 elected members, drawn from across the region. Chaired by Lee Nugent CMPRCA, Regional Director, Archetype, the Board Members are:
CARMA Expands in Asia with New Office in Hong Kong
Global media intelligence agency, CARMA, has expanded its Asian operations with a new office in Hong Kong on the back of demand for its AI-powered media intelligence services across Asia Pacific. This follows the launch of its regional headquarters in Singapore at the end of last year. Speaking at the opening of the Hong Kong […]
PRCA and PRWeek launch PR and Communications Census Asia-Pacific
The PRCA and PRWeek are today launching the first PR and Communications Census for the Asia-Pacific region, in conjunction with research partner YouGov. The PR and Communications Census Asia-Pacific survey is open from today. Click here to take part: https://start.yougov.com/refer/vdg4HPLDz21ybk The results, which will be launched this Autumn, will provide the most comprehensive and authoritative analysis […]
Influencers – the turning point: Five reasons why micro-influencers are the future of social media marketing
Pippa Brindley, Director of leading boutique and specialist PR firm, VIM & VIGOUR PR, discusses how Instagram presents new opportunities for communications professionals to leverage their micro-networks. An influencer is defined as someone that inspires you to think in a way that you wouldn’t usually think, or act in a way that you wouldn’t usually […]
PRCA Southeast Asia to launch Regional Board
PRCA SEA is looking for PR and communications practitioners to form its inaugural PRCA SEA PR and Communications Regional Board. The PR and Communications Regional Board provides a formal mechanism to consult with the industry’s most senior practitioners on the issues PR and communications faces; to act as a think-tank for the industry; to inform […]
Social Media and Critical Digital Literacy in India’s General Elections
by Anuradha Rao The recently-held Indian general elections highlighted the crucial need for critical digital literacy as a key tool to fight fake news and uphold election integrity in a social media-saturated environment. In a commentary published for the National University of Singapore’s Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), Dr. Anuradha Rao has noted that […]
Tips For Thai Companies On Engaging An Audience In Vietnam
With recent major inroads by SCC, Nawaplastic Industries, and TCC Holdings, Thai companies continue to ride a wave of investment in Vietnam by expanding sales of Thai products and mergers and acquisitions of Vietnamese companies. However, they may find some surprises among the Vietnamese market. Here are a few things Thai businesses should know about […]
AMEC and PRCA announce joint membership drive
Speaking at this week’s AMEC Global Summit in Prague, Johna Burke, Global Managing Director, AMEC, and Francis Ingham MPRCA, Director General, PRCA announced a joint membership drive to embed even greater links between evaluation experts and PR practitioners, and to advance even further the two organisations’ common goals. Under an agreement reached between the two […]
PRHK and PRCA sign agreement for international cooperation
(Hong Kong, 9 May 2019) PRHK, representing PR and communications practitioners in Hong Kong, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for mutual cooperation with the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), representing practitioners in the UK, Middle East & North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
How To Handle A Crisis Scenario, According To Vietnamese PR Experts
As part of her doctoral dissertation, EloQ’s Managing Director – Clāra Ly-Le – interviewed several public relations experts in Vietnam on the subject of crisis communication. Clāra’s work focuses on social media, but the insights expressed by experts were often applicable regardless of the medium. What follows are some of the most worthwhile pieces of […]
Building your Confidence, Assertiveness&Influence
By Emanuela Giangregorio MPRCA Communications professionals are expected to model great interpersonal skills. We are not all naturally confident and assertive, and often find it difficult to say “no” or get others on board with our ideas. The good news is that these skills are all learnable through awareness and practice. No matter where you […]
PRecious Communications Reaches New Heights with Slew Of New Consumer Clients, Including Evolve, One Faber Group And YOTELAIR
22 April 2019, SINGAPORE – PRecious Communications, a multi-award-winning integrated communications agency combining traditional and digital capabilities, kicks off 2019 with a slew of new client wins for their consumer team, PRecious Life. The Singapore-based, independent public relations consultancy has been on a stellar growth path across its international offices and will be celebrating its […]
PRCA Southeast Asia becomes a supporting partner for GlobalThink Singapore
PRCA Southeast Asia has signed up as a supporting partner for an executive roundtable entitled GlobalThink Singapore. The GlobalThink executive roundtable provides a valuable opportunity for executives in business, government and NGOs to have a private, structured information exchange while building relationships with peers working at a senior level in allied organizations.
World Leaders on Facebook by BCW
Despite recent controversies around fake news and privacy issues on social media, global digital growth shows no sign of slowing down, with 45% of the world’s population are on social media today according to a research done by We Are Social. World leaders are also jumping on the social media bandwagon, using platforms like Facebook […]
The Potential of Podcasts in Vietnam
In April last year, Google tweaked their search algorithms so that podcasts – internet-based talk shows – now appear alongside text, image, and video results. If the message wasn’t already clear, it should be: podcasts are big, and more international brands are taking advantage of their rise to expand their reach. With podcast ad spending […]
AKA Asia’s Sasha Alwani and Chan Jia En win SEA Young Lions PR Competition 2019
PRCA SEA is pleased to announce that AKA Asia’s team of Sasha Alwani and Chan Jia En have won the SEA Young Lions PR Competition 2019, sponsored by ICCO, with their ‘Connecting the unexpected’ campaign. The team will go on to represent the Southeast Asia at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
HCMC-based EloQ Communications joins The PRCA’s new Southeast Asia Network
EloQ Communications, an integrated marketing agency based in Ho Chi Minh City, has joined the Public Relations and Communications Association Southeast Asia (PRCA SEA), the Southeast Asian branch of the world’s largest PR professional body. “PRCA Southeast Asia is new to the region, but we already have some great partner agencies that exemplify our values […]
AI & PR – A Future to Embrace, Not to Fear
It is estimated that around 45% of paid activities may get replaced with technologies that are currently under development – which accounts for a sweeping $2 trillion dollars in US wages as a result of automation. Scary, isn’t it? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has generated hype and also bred a lot of anxiety worldwide. While no more a […]
2019 Edelman Trust Barometer (Singapore)
By Edelman 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer Reveals “My Employer” Is the Most Trusted Relationship Singaporeans are most concerned about hackers, cyber-warfare and cyber-terrorism, with employees concerned about automation and not having the training or skills necessary to get a good paying job 83% of Singaporeans say that CEOs should take the lead on change rather […]
Managing Presentation Anxiety
By Emanuela Giangregorio Delivering successful presentations is an important skill for many of us to be effective at our jobs. Many people that ask for my help have to deliver powerful presentations to win new business, and what gets in the way ? Nerves! Symptoms of presentation anxiety include: Blushing Profusely sweating, first noticed as […]
2019 Edelman Trust Barometer Findings
By Edelman January 20, 2019 – NEW YORK – The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that trust has changed profoundly in the past year with “my employer” emerging as the most trusted institution. Globally, “my employer” (75 percent) is significantly more trusted than NGOs (57 percent), business (56 percent), government (48 percent) and media (47 […]
PRCA appoints Barry Leggetter as International President
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has appointed Barry Leggetter FPRCA as its first International President, as part of its plans to build on its position as the world’s largest PR professional body, and to move into new regions of the world. Leggetter has spent more than 25 years in international public relations consultancy […]
Five Tips to Keep a Chaotic Project on Track
By Emanuela Giangregorio MPRCA You’ve planned your project, established clear roles and responsibilities and get stuck-in with energy and enthusiasm. Pretty soon, things become hectic, you are working on several projects, time pressures build up, people are not sticking to their deadlines, and your dream project becomes a nightmare. When your projects become chaotic and […]
Out in Town – Proving the Value of Communications
The Public Relations and Communications Association SEA (PRCA SEA) hosted its first event – a measurement conference – in Southeast Asia, in conjunction with AMEC Measurement Month. Industry experts shared their expertise and experience relating to the relevance of current measurement standards, the changing mindsets of the industry and the importance of understanding the […]
PRCA and PRWeek relaunch Fast Track mentoring programme across UK, MENA, and Southeast Asia
The PRCA and PRWeek are pleased to announce that they are launching the 2018/19 Fast Track mentoring programme, now available across the UK, MENA, and Southeast Asia. Fast Track is aimed at inspiring the next generation of PR and communications leaders to build their expertise and develop as professionals. Fast Track is available to junior and senior […]
PRCA to launch new professional association in Southeast Asia
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced the launch of PRCA Southeast Asia. PRCA Southeast Asia will be the new professional membership association representing PR and communications consultancies, in-house communications teams, and individuals throughout the region. PRCA Southeast Asia will be chaired by Singapore-based industry leader Lee Nugent MPRCA, Regional Director APAC, Text 100; […]
The use of Social Media Influencers in Singapore
Social Media Influencers have attracted more attention than ever over the past 12 months. On the one hand their popularity is becoming more widely acknowledged, especially after events such as the boxing match between KSI and Joe Weller (which has drawn an audience of around 20 million viewers both live and after the event). On […]
