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Gay Penguins – Not Such a Black and White StoryGay Penguins – Not Such a Black and White Story

Gay Penguins – Not Such a Black and White Story

Values at the core of the issue  The recent saga around the National Library Board’s (NLB) removal of three children’s books that…

11 years ago
Philippines’ Independence Day – Standing Up for What’s RightPhilippines’ Independence Day – Standing Up for What’s Right

Philippines’ Independence Day – Standing Up for What’s Right

Today marks Philippines’ Independence Day, which got me thinking about the saga that happened not too long ago where the…

11 years ago
Roy Ngerng vs TTSH: The News Cycle Spins OnRoy Ngerng vs TTSH: The News Cycle Spins On

Roy Ngerng vs TTSH: The News Cycle Spins On

In PR, when clients encounter an issue, for example a price increase (don’t think consumers ever welcomes one), we usually…

11 years ago
Winning Over the Middle GroundWinning Over the Middle Ground

Winning Over the Middle Ground

There are more than a few similarities between politics and public relations – both are about engaging with your stakeholders,…

11 years ago
On PAP and Defamation SuitsOn PAP and Defamation Suits

On PAP and Defamation Suits

In public relations, we often counsel clients that it is not enough to be legally correct, that as (if not…

11 years ago
The Economist Ranked Singapore 5th in it’s Crony-Capitalism IndexThe Economist Ranked Singapore 5th in it’s Crony-Capitalism Index

The Economist Ranked Singapore 5th in it’s Crony-Capitalism Index

Read the full article via The Economist. Below is a quick summary of the pertinent points: Why it is bad: Inventing…

11 years ago
Are you ready for the globe’s first social media World Cup?Are you ready for the globe’s first social media World Cup?

Are you ready for the globe’s first social media World Cup?

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s (FIFA) 2014 World Cup in Brazil is barely a month away. How will you…

11 years ago
Lively debate on benefits for NSmenLively debate on benefits for NSmen

Lively debate on benefits for NSmen

I was quoted in the top story on my paper yesterday. Here's the full article via mypaper.sg: Published on Apr 28,…

11 years ago
The pros and pitfalls of reporting news via social mediaThe pros and pitfalls of reporting news via social media

The pros and pitfalls of reporting news via social media

This post was first published on the International Newsmedia Association (INMA)'s site on 11 Mar 2014. To read more of…

11 years ago
Catch Alvinology on Channel NewsAsia’s SG+Catch Alvinology on Channel NewsAsia’s SG+

Catch Alvinology on Channel NewsAsia’s SG+

I was interviewed for an episode of SG+ which will be showing on Channel NewsAsia (CNA) on Tuesday (1 Oct…

12 years ago