Willie Keng, CEO and Founder of Dividend Titan, brings a steady, investor-first voice to financial commentary—making him a worthy nominee for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards.
In his analysis of Singapore REITs, Keng speaks directly to retail investors, balancing data-driven reasoning with relatable context. His commentary on sectors like data centers and retail malls is especially impactful, as
Jen-Ai Chua, Equity Research Analyst at Julius Baer, delivers a clear and measured analysis of the S-REITs sector—striking the perfect balance between technical depth and audience-friendly communication. Her thoughtful delivery and structured messaging make her an excellent nominee for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards.
In her commentary on the outlook for S-REITs post-2024, Chua presents her ana
Dr. Sanjeev Shanker rises to the challenge with a calm, commanding presence in his recent interview on emergency response—showing why he’s a prime candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2025.
1. Clear, pragmatic messaging
He articulates precise guidelines like a seasoned educator, such as:
“If someone’s losing consciousness—they need immediate help. Don’t wait.”
This direct
Christopher Tan’s interview showcases his outstanding ability to convey insights with concise eloquence and natural authority—making him a standout candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2025.
What immediately strikes is how he speaks with purpose, which reflects confident engagement as he speaks from experience, opens a window into his thought process, and invites the audience to join h
Ivan Ong’s confident on-camera presence and concise delivery make him a compelling nominee for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2025.
In a recent interview, he demonstrates a strong ability to simplify complex ideas while maintaining audience engagement—a hallmark of media-savvy leadership.
What sets Ivan apart is his ability to make every word count which reflects his clear thinking and
SINGAPORE, Monday, December 31st, 2024 – A CEO, a national tourism leader, and a top energy executive have triumphed at the 2024 Media Savvy Awards, celebrating exceptional public speaking talent in Singapore and Malaysia.
The winners were:
Petronas CEO, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, won Best Broadcast (Malaysia) for his interview with Bursa Malaysia, wh
New descriptions of the world's current state-of-being came from the HR Dynamics Forum 2024 last week, which I attended as many of our clients are not just comms directors but HROs and Learning & Development directors. READ below for a quick summary of what these terms mean, and why we in comms need to be aware of them.
Podcasts have emerged as the platform for corporate storytelling, but they demand a distinct approach. We have held four workshops for podcasting skills, and these are five key points we hammer down.
I’m thrilled to be announcing the launch of my book "Play to your Strengths when Presenting".
Published by Marshall Cavendish, it is an essential part of all our coaching and training workshops booked from this month.
This book is a culmination of my almost five years as a Gallup-certified Advanced CliftonStrengths® coach, which has proved such an important part of our workshops.
We are
Following our deepfakes event we put together these ten protocols and action points:
1. Immediate Incident Reporting and Assessment
- Action: Establish a protocol for immediate reporting of suspected deep fake incidents to a designated response team.
- Guideline: Train employees to recognize potential deep fakes and encourage prompt reporting. The response
The HBM studio recently hosted an event with Asia-Pacific Association of Communication Directors (APACD) titled "Deepfake: A Comms Person's Friend or Foe?".
My staff sheepishly forwarded me this video clip from the ABC-TV series "Utopia", but I wasn't offended at all. In fact, this clip highlights many things that are wrong with the traditional way of media training.
Media entrepreneur Ted Turner famously said, “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise.” Personal brand building takes more time and effort than most busy professionals have. The problem for many subject matter experts is they can’t pursue it without some limitation. But how can you overcome these obstacles? READ more
A senior civil servant, a private equity advisor, and a funeral director have won the Media Savvy Awards 2023, celebrating exceptional public speakers in Singapore and Malaysia.
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.
We launched the Media Savvy Awards i
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?
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
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.
If you know Joseph Yeoh, share this articl
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.
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
