Online Influence

Vietnam, an emerging country with a fast-developing economy, thrives on its youthful and dynamic labor force. As its economy expands, the demand for effective PR and communications strategies to help businesses and organizations connect with their target audiences has also grown. Much to our delight, Comms Connect Vietnam on 26th July 2023 was a sold-out event and rightfully so! Discover highlights from the event that attracted a full house below. Framework for Measuring PR’s Impact on the Bottom-line To kick things off, Ms. Giang Nguyen, Senior Business Development Manager at…

In today’s hyper-connected world, brand mentions — the modern age’s version of word-of-mouth — have emerged as a compelling barometer of your company’s brand reputation and visibility. They’re more than just customers name-dropping your product. They’re powerful indicators of your brand equity, status, and health. The meaning of brand mentions is also evolving along with digital transformation. So, let’s talk about what brand mentions are, why they’re important, and why you need to take a deeper dive into what they really mean in order to stand out in the overcrowded digital…

Whether at Tokyo’s Shibuya’s Crossing, standing in the face of Australia’s largest full-motion digital billboards in Melbourne, Victoria, or strolling along Orchard Road, one of Singapore’s most bustling streets, one thing is always looking back at you – Advertisements. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1120"] Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing surrounded by billboards[/caption]   The question is, do consumers, like yourself, buy into these advertisements? The Asia-Pacific region accounts for the second-highest advertising spending worldwide at over 200 billion U.S. dollars per year, which leads to an incredibly high advertisement exposure rate. However, studies have shown…

*Click here to view an updated version of this article, with figures and information from 2020. The world’s attention was recently on South Korea as the nation hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics Games at PyeongChang in February.  As one of the affluent countries in the APAC region, South Korea has been wowing the world with high-tech devices and impressive innovations, as well as creating a worldwide k-pop sensation. In addition to that, South Korea is leading the region in terms of overall internet penetration (93%) and it also has the highest penetration (84%)…

You meet somebody that catches your eye. It could be their smile, their style, or their personality; you may even be attracted to their conviction and passion for something. You ask for their number. You text them that night (because calling at this stage is kind of lame), you flirt and get to know each other. Is this person a wacko? Does s/he fit my values? First, a coffee date, then a dinner. A movie. Over time, along with consistent and quality effort, you are in a committed relationship and…