Asia Specials

Journalists and PR practitioners often have a love-hate relationship. In the new media era, how should PR practitioners engage with the media? Furthermore, once the relationship has been established, how should they manage and foster that relationship? George Chen, managing editor and columnist for the International Edition of the South China Morning Post, a media professional with many years of experience, shared his insights with PR communicators at the 2015 PR Newswire New Communication Annual Summit. [Tweet “@George_Chen from SCMP sheds light on what journalists want from PR pros. “] What is news? In…

PR Newswire’s Media Research Department makes thousands of updates to the database of journalists and bloggers that underpins our Agility media targeting and distribution platform.  Below is a sampling of recent media moves and news across Asia-Pacific from the research team. Hong Kong The Wall Street Journal Asia Mr. Paul Beckett joined as Asia Editor Ms. Kathy Chu joined as Asia Corporate Reporter     Indonesia Info Gading Mr.Bimo Aria joined as Reporter     Malaysia Citta Bella Ms.Ng See Yin left as Features Editor     Singapore CIO Asia Magazine Mr.Zafar…

                                   During my college days, it was always important for us to be exposed to prominent industry leaders. My university, Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur (IUKL), made it a point to organize public lectures every now and then to educate us through the knowledge and expertise of industry experts. Early 2014, the Faculty of Arts, Communication and Education of IUKL invited Yang Berbahagia Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, the CEO and Group Managing Editor…

PR Newswire’s Media Research Department makes thousands of updates to the database of journalists and bloggers that underpins our Agility media targeting and distribution platform. Below is a sampling of recent media moves and news across Asia-Pacific from the research team. Hong Kong South China Morning Post Mr. Owen Fung joined as Reporter (Local News) Ms. Elizabeth Cheung joined as Reporter (Medical News)   Indonesia CNNIndonesia.com Mr.Yusuf Arifin joined as Editor-in-Chief Mr.Sandy Indra Pratama joined as Managing Editor   Malaysia The Star Ms.Leanne L Y Goh joined as Editor-in-Chief Mr.Shanmugam…

PR Newswire’s Media Research Department makes thousands of updates to the database of journalists and bloggers that underpins our Agility media targeting and distribution platform.  Below is a sampling of recent media moves and news across Asia-Pacific from the research team. Hong Kong   Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Ms. Kit Tang replaced Mr. Stephen Chan as Feature Director      Indonesia Bisnis Indonesia Mr. Heri Faisal joined as Reporter     Malaysia   Harper’s Bazaar Malaysia Mr. Jeffrey Yan left as Journalist     Singapore   Channel NewsAsia Mr. Kevin Lim joined…