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  • Roystan Yang explains dividend compounding with clarity and confidence

    Roystan Yang, Portfolio Manager at The Smart Investor, delivers a masterclass in accessible financial education—making him an excellent nominee for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards.
    In a recent interview, Roystan demystifies the power of dividend investing using a simple, relatable example.
    Without jargon or complexity, he walks the audience through how consistent investing and reinvesting di

    Roystan Yang, Portfolio Manager at The Smart Investor from Singapore, speaking confidently and engaging the viewers
  • Willie Keng delivers investor-focused insights with confidence and clarity

    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

    Willie Keng, CEO & Founder of Dividend Titan from Singapore speaking confidently and engaging the viewers
  • Jen-Ai Chua combines market depth with accessible messaging in S-REITs outlook

    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

    Jen-Ai Chua, Equity Research Analyst at Julius Baer from Singapore speaking confidently and keeping the viewers engaged
  • Dr Sanjeev Shanker: A Steadfast Voice of Authority and Practical Insight

    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 “if–then

    Dr. Sanjeev Shanker, Emergency Medicine Consultant at HMI Medical from Singapore speaks confidently and engages the viewers
  • Christopher Tan communicates with warmth and clarity

    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

    Christopher Tan, CEO at Providend from Singapore speaking confidently and keeping the viewers engaged
  • Ivan Ong delivers authentic messaging with confidence and clarity

    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 abil

    Ivan Ong, Co-Founder of Kea Babies from Singapore speaking confidently and keeping the viewers engaged
  • Nominations now open for Media Savvy Awards 2025

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    Nominations now open for Media Savvy Awards
    SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA - Nominations are now open for the 8th annual Media Savvy Awards, to find the best media spokespeople in Singapore and Malaysia.
    Business leaders or their corporate communications or PR specialists can nominate for free for four categories:
    Best Broadcast Interview Best Online Interview Best Live Webc

  • Master Your Nerves for FREE at NTW: From StageFright to StageMight


    Public speaking is one of the most common fears but it doesn’t have to be. At Hong Bao Media, we believe that everyone can transform their fear of public speaking into a confident, powerful stage presence.
    As part of National Training Week (NTW), we’re offering a FREE course, StageFright to StageMight, facilitated by Mark Laudi, an award-winning former CNBC anchor with over 25 years of ex

  • Media Savvy Awards 2024 Winners Honored; 2025 Awards Announced


    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, while Singapore Tourism

  • FOBO, BANI and CARE - Takeaways from the HR Dynamics Forum

    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.

  • Enhancing Coaching Offerings with the 'Play to Your Strengths When Presenting' Book

    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

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