Latest news
Tags
Latest news
DHL delivers punchy key messages in media savvy package
News • Sep 18, 2018 11:18 +08
DHL Express in Malaysia is not just Aon Hewitt Asia Pacific’s best employer for four consecutive years, their Managing Director Christopher Ong isn't so shabby at media interviews either!
TEDxTalk provides infinite opportunity for John-Son Oei
News • Sep 06, 2018 08:03 +08
John-Son Oei's confidence, good body posture and maintaining eye contact with his audience makes him worthy for the Best Conference Presentation category of the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018 this week.
How can you ensure registered delegates actually show up to your event?
Blog posts • Sep 06, 2018 07:31 +08
All event managers can relate to the scenario: you've organised a seminar or conference, but between 30% and 50% of registered delegates don't show up. I'm gathering the best ideas to solve this problem. Here are some of my own to get you started.
The power of stories: Our 3 Hong Bao Media Savvy Award nominees show you how
News • Aug 30, 2018 04:22 +08
In this week's round of nominations for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018, we are shortlisting three local business leaders from various backgrounds, who displayed good media savvy in their interviews.
Financial literacy for children is a breeze for media savvy Roslinda Mohd Solihin
News • Aug 16, 2018 13:24 +08
Educating young children on personal financial is difficult for many parents. But in discussing how to do that on Money FM 89.3, Roslinda Mohd Solihin, Head of Adoption Services and Senior Manager of Programmes at APKIM Resources and ACOSS, also showed off her media skills.
Eqhwan Mokhzanee keeps his cool despite being grilled
News • Aug 16, 2018 13:09 +08
Eqhwan Mokhzanee, CEO of AmBank Islamic had a lot to say when he was on The Breakfast Grille, BFM 89.9 with host Melisa Idris. In his broadcast interview, Eqhwan discussed his perspective on Islamic Finance (IF) and what it takes for Malaysia to remain competitive.
Is it really that unusual for the CEO to reply to LiveChat messages?
Blog posts • Aug 16, 2018 12:46 +08
What a cheeky comment! But yes, I do personally answer our website's LiveChat. Is it really that unusual?
Why Jimmy Kimmel cut Kanye West off when asking about Donald Trump
Blog posts • Aug 12, 2018 16:36 +08
The discussion over Kanye West's pregnant pause, when Jimmy Kimmel asked him about Donald Trump, is missing some important nuances. Worse, any camera-shy Asian business leader who watches West getting cut off will wonder whether they can still take time to think before answering questions, or if they should take part in live TV interviews at all.
Seven earnest observations in crisis communications
Blog posts • Aug 12, 2018 09:05 +08
In this guest blog, Hong Bao Media's crisis communications expert Patrick Nathan says reflects on seven observations worth sharing from meetings these past few months with a number of organisations, to talk about crisis management and crisis communications.
Calling senior business leaders who think their English isn't good enough to appear in the media
News • Aug 07, 2018 14:42 +08
One of the objections senior business leaders raise to appearing in the media is that their English is not good enough. But our shortlisted candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018 this week disproves this - if not in person, then in the topic of her presentation.
Jerome Tan: How candid should you be in bankruptcy
News • Jul 31, 2018 13:25 +08
It's easy to say authenticity in media interviews is important - until you are a bankrupt. How candid should you be about your negatives. Jerome Tan, Founder of PIP Holdings, shows the way.
Can you tell what is wrong with this interview?
Blog posts • Jul 31, 2018 13:23 +08
In sifting through dozens of media interviews to find candidates for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards, we see both good media appearances, and those where there is room for improvement. Like this one.
Martin Khor: Keep calm and smile during doorstop interviews
News • Jul 16, 2018 05:55 +08
Martin Khor was doorstopped by reporters after meeting Malaysia's Council of Eminent Persons (CEP). But the Director of Penang-based non-profit research and advocacy organisation Third World Network set the pace for other local business leaders in dealing calmly with such high-pressure situations.
Mayank Parekh: Setting standards for HR professionals ...and online interviews
News • Jul 16, 2018 05:55 +08
Mayank Parekh, CEO of Singapore's Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) explains the importance of building and professionalising the practice of workforce management - and in the process excels at his HRMTV interview.
Mark Laudi on Malaysia's BFM, on the four tangible business reasons why CEOs need to be media savvy
News • Jul 02, 2018 20:14 +08
Mark Laudi, Managing Director of Hong Bao Media and former CNBC Asia anchor, talks about the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards, and explains in this radio interview how being media savvy can grow your business value.
Evangeline Leong: Effective defense of influencer marketing in radio interview
News • Jul 02, 2018 05:32 +08
Questionable content has given social media influencers a bad rap. But Evangeline Leong, CEO and Founder of Kobe Technologies, launched a candid and convincing defense of this marketing strategy, deserving of a Hong Bao Media Savvy Award nomination.
Michelle Yong unveils her core values in CNA interview
News • Jun 20, 2018 16:57 +08
The Founder of Core Collective and Collision 8 sets a strong example for local business leaders in her television interview.
Karim Raslan shines in election night media appearance
News • Jun 20, 2018 16:40 +08
Karim Raslan explains why he was being so candid on LIVE television, and shares his view on the recent General Election in Malaysia.
Hong Bao Media becomes official merchant to Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Press releases • Jun 13, 2018 03:57 +08
SGC members will receive a discount on certain HBM services, including media training, executive presence coaching and crisis communications workshops.
Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018 launches in Malaysia
Press releases • Jun 01, 2018 08:56 +08
Recognises local business leaders for sophisticated media and communications skills Aims to realise Hong Bao Media's vision of ensuring every Asian business leader is a world-class presenter