Appearing well in the media is part of our heritage
It's auspicious to be good in media appearances. These two guests show why.
Topics: Media, Communication
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Should corporate communications officers act as spokespeople in the media?
This question came up in conversation with one of my clients recently. Where do you stand?
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Liew Mun Leong lands his key points in airport surcharge interview
No one likes to be told they have to pay more for a product or service. But as Liew Mun Leong demonstrates, sometimes announcing this in advance and explaining the rationale in clear, unambiguous terms is better than beating around the bush apologetically.
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Anthony Tan grabs our attention with interview about Uber merger
Uber's sale of its Southeast Asian assets to Grab has people worried prices for shared rides will rise. Tan's calm demeanour is exemplary for any local business leader who has a chance to grab the headlines.
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The real reason why Asian conference delegates don't ask questions during Q&A
The common conception is Asian conference goers don't ask questions. I see the problem elsewhere.
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Razer CEO makes TV interviews look like child's play
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan was looking sharp on CNBC leading up to Easter, making him this week's shortlisted candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018.
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How to produce native videos for your LinkedIn Company Page
LinkedIn has now rolled out video for businesses, which has big implications for corporate communications specialists and marketers.
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Cecily Ng: The right recipe for coffee with the boss
With a dynamic vibe and confident energy in her interview, she gave the caffeine a miss at the end of CNA's "Coffee with the Boss" interview.
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David Koh: Cybersecurity chief gives locked-down on-camera presentation
CSA Chief David Koh shows 'em how it's done when you're asked to give a few comments to camera on the sidelines of a conference.
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Ho Kwon Ping: no-nonsense media presence builds credibility
Ho Kwon Ping's no-nonsense interview style builds credibility.
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Nine pointers for women executives appearing in the media
Some practical pointers for women executives apprehensive about appearing in the media
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How to win at interviews, even if English isn't your first language
APAC Realty's Jack Chua didn't let anything get in his way to demonstrate his expertise.
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It's time to end the charade of pre-supplied questions
Spokespeople should throw away the crutches of pre-submitted questions, and everyone will benefit.
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Candice Ong: the whys and hows of strong new media interviews
Candice Ong communicates her points credibly, substantively and clearly, making her a worthy shortlisted candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018.
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Elim Chew displays a high Sensitivity Quotient in her TEDxNTU presentation
Elim Chew's TEDx talk on Sensitivity Quotient (SQ) was not just well-delivered, and a worthy shortlisted candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018. The SQ concept itself underscores the need for strive for better communication.
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Personal questions of business leaders in TV interviews: If you can't stand the heat, learn to cook
There were two controversies surrounding public figures being asked personal questions on camera this week, which provide hugely valuable lessons for senior business leaders. It is a natural consequence that audiences want to know more about the person behind the headlines. Handled right, this can add to your personal brand.
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Henry Chu: BreadTalk CEO on a roll in CNBC interview
BreadTalk Group CEO Henry Chu serves up strong responses to difficult questions on live TV
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Kurt Wee: you don't need to be big to be media savvy
Small & Medium Enterprises are by definition small, but ASME President Kurt Wee demonstrates in a TV interview that that shouldn't stop you from appearing competently in media interviews. As a role model for the 214,000 SMEs in Singapore, his post-budget interview is a very worthwhile shortlisted candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018.
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Budget 2018: Iswaran balances selling it, and explaining it
Singapore Trade & Industry Minister S Iswaran strikes a balance between responding credibly to difficult questions and selling the just-announced Budget 2018.
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Can we ever defeat fake news?
The short answer is, no. At the end of this column is an experiment that will help you see why.
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