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6 September 2023 15:30

Dione Song's communication skills are a strong reflection of her leadership abilities

Dione Song, CEO of Love, Bonito demonstrates her storytelling talent by using references and word choice to keep everything intriguing.
In an interview with The Peak Magazine, Song talks about her life experiences and the tough journey she had to take to become a successful entrepreneur, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
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21 August 2023 14:25

Why communications professionals are not necessarily communicative

If you're not in the communications business you might be surprised to learn how few communications professionals actually like to be in the spotlight. But that's actually not the case. Clearly some communications professionals love to talk, in my experience the range of personalities among communication professionals is as diverse as in every other industry. What happens if you're one of them?

3 August 2023 14:00

Hoor Alkhaja has a special talent for perfectly crafting her responses

Hoor AlKhaja, Associate VP of International Operations at Dubai Economy and Tourism, is a charming orator who can keep the audience totally engaged.
In an interview with the Economy Middle East, Hoor AlKhaja makes punchy, concise, and confidence-inspiring statements about how the exhibition industry is shaping up in Dubai and the initiatives the country is taking towards sustainability, which i

31 July 2023 11:00

Joseph Yeoh stands out for having exceptional storytelling skills

Joseph Yeoh, Vice President at YTL Land and Development, has a remarkable talent for persuading and influencing audiences.
In an interview with CNBC, Joesph's extraordinary storytelling skills enable him to establish an appropriate narrative for the interview while keeping it brief, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
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31 July 2023 07:00

How to defy AI: Be the best human you can

If you are worried about losing your job to AI there is only one way you can come out on top: Be the best human you can. Rapidly advancing AI technology has already proven that its development is unstoppable. So we humans have two choices.

28 July 2023 12:15

Francis Yeoh conveys his messages with integrity and authority

Francis Yeoh, Chairman of Malaysia's YTL Corporation, delivers his messages in a persuasive and effective manner, which also reflects that giving interviews is second nature to him.
In an interview with CNBC, Mr Yeoh delivers key messages about his succession plans in a smooth and coherent way that resonates well with the interviewer and viewers, while also ensuring that he controls the narrati

26 July 2023 11:00

Vincent Chong ensures his messages are concise, credible and memorable

Vincent Chong, Group President and CEO of ST Engineering, radiates confidence in every word he speaks, making him appear powerful and assured.
In an interview with CNBC International, Chong talks briefly and concisely about his company's growth ambitions, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
Watch and read below for our assessment.
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26 July 2023 07:30

Singapore MICE Forum: The Great Reset also needs to apply to conference speakers

Talent is one of five critical factors exhibition and conference industry are discussing at the three-day Singapore MICE Forum themed "The Great Reset", starting today. Mark Laudi argues there needs to be a "great reset" when it comes to guest speaker selection.

21 July 2023 11:39

8 reasons why people send nominations for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards

Everybody secretly wants to win an award because it is an inexpensive and practical way to gain recognition, increase visibility for you and your work, and boost your confidence. It can also be a crucial way to expand your professional network and develop relationships with other people in your industry.
Here are the top 8 reasons why people send nominations for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards<

11 July 2023 10:30

Jayesh Patel speaks with fewer words while still holding the interviewer's attention

Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank, conveys his answers clearly and directly, and his tone and facial expressions further add meaning to the interview.
In an interview with Economy Middle East, Jayesh succinctly describes his company and growth objectives, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
Watch and read below for our assessment.
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10 July 2023 13:12

Shi Xu's hand gestures help reinforce the key message in the interview

Dr. Shi Xu, Founder & Chairman of NanoFilm Technologies International, is a confident interviewee and an effective communicator.
Shi Xu offers an amazing explanation about his company while also skillfully using body language in an interview with CNBC International, which is why we are proposing him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
Watch and read below for our assessment.
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3 July 2023 08:00

Five top reasons why senior business leaders should enter the Media Savvy Awards

The best-run companies are often also the most transparent, which is why we celebrate local business leaders who demonstrate their leadership through public speaking and media appearances. Here are the five top reasons why senior business leaders should enter the Media Savvy Awards.