Learnings and Musings on Public Relations

By PRecious Communications With the pandemic continuing to put strains on Malaysia’s healthcare systems, the government has tightened COVID-19 restrictions by implementing a two-week Movement Control Order (MCO) quite similar to the one implemented in…

The Start of SEA’s Rise & How it Matters to Communicators

More global brands are setting their sights on Southeast Asia (SEA), which is expected to witness remarkable and sustained growth in the next decade—especially setting up shop in ASEAN 6 countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,…

The Real Importance of Diversity in PR

By Hanh Le, Assistant to Managing Director, EloQ Communications ‘Diversity’ is the new trend in workplaces worldwide. Still, the practical meaning behind it is more than just hype for equality and social movement. REDEFINING DIVERSITY…

Agency pitching: How to win the bid?

Pitching has always been the top-of-mind challenge for agency executives, with loads of contenders and only one winner. The client’s decision might depend on both objective and subjective reasons. Although PR agencies may not be able to…

Future Leader Award 2020 Entry: Emily Belton, BCW

The annual PRCA SEA Future Leader award for Insight 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…

Effectively Sitting with Your Feelings

By Midas PR Societal norms and ‘professionalism’ encourage us to push our emotions aside, or completely avoid them altogether. Whether you’re putting on a front for your peers or evading the complex emotions, stating that “it’s…

A Guide to Putting Yourself First

By Midas PR Putting yourself first ensures you live the life you want to, as well as promotes your emotional development. However, we’re often encouraged to prioritise our work, our family’s or our peers’ needs…

What does PR do exactly & is it essential?

Dr. Clāra Ly-Le, Managing Director of EloQ Communications A recent survey by Singaporean newspaper The Strait Times revealed that public relations (PR) was among top 5 of non-essential jobs. The news is hard to swallow by PR…

Brands and their Responses to Social Issues

Nhung Do MPRCA, PR & Communications Manager of EloQ Communications Corporate social responsibility (CSR) nowadays does not translate only into charity, donation or large-scale programs. The new generation of consumers requires businesses to respond and react…

Is Ethical PR a Myth? #PRCAethics Month

By Charu Srivastava, Director of PR at REDHILL “Ah, you’re a spin doctor!” I have heard this statement often in my 10 years in the industry. Although usually expressed with varying degrees of seriousness and…