In a world grappling with sustainability challenges, Willie Ng, Founder & Executive Director of Global Cerah, is showing how purpose-driven leadership can create lasting impact.
What makes Willie a compelling candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards is his ability to communicate complex sustainability solutions in a way that resonates with both industry stakeholders and the public.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
You are getting ready for an important corporate video shoot. You’ve booked your senior corporate spokespeople, prepared scripts and arranged camera crew and a studio. But the shoot kicks off badly when members of your senior leadership team arrive twenty minutes late because the studio is so far out of town. Studio rental is always a trade-off between price and the quality.
Dione Song, CEO of Love, Bonito demonstrates her storytelling talent by using references and word choice to keep everything intriguing.
In an interview with The Peak Magazine, Song talks about her life experiences and the tough journey she had to take to become a successful entrepreneur, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
We launched the Media Savvy Awards i
Everybody secretly wants to win an award because it is an inexpensive and practical way to gain recognition, increase visibility for you and your work, and boost your confidence. It can also be a crucial way to expand your professional network and develop relationships with other people in your industry.
Here are the top 8 reasons why people send nominations for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards<
Dr. Shi Xu, Founder & Chairman of NanoFilm Technologies International, is a confident interviewee and an effective communicator.
Shi Xu offers an amazing explanation about his company while also skillfully using body language in an interview with CNBC International, which is why we are proposing him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
Watch and read below for our assessment.
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Nikhil Eapen, CEO of StarHub, explains how one of his businesses works so well on his interview with CNBC, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
On his appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Michael Syn of SGX talks about sustainability with such conviction that we are making him the first nominee for Best Sustainability Communications at the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
Vishal Harna of 500 Global cuts a confident and articulate presence on his interview with CNBC, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
Organisations can now ensure their sustainability initiatives are not vulnerable to embarrassing allegations of greenwashing, through Hong Bao Media’s new sustainability communications advisory service titled ‘Greenwash-proof your Sustainability Communications’. It sharpens the way organisations publicise their sustainability initiatives, as NGOs subject them to intense scrutiny for greenwashing.
The fallout from SPH Media’s disclosure that circulation numbers of Singapore’s major daily newspapers have been artificially inflated by between 10% and 12% continues, with netizens calling on the identities of staff reprimanded over the matter to be disclosed.
Simon Cheong, CEO of luxury property developer SC Global, is a personable interviewee who is also a good explainer. In an interview with CNBC’s Christine Tan, Simon Cheong talks about the property market and explains the industry well, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2022.
Rachel Lim, co-founder of Singaporean fashion brand Love, Bonito, is an animated interviewee and a good storyteller, which is why we are nominating her for the Media Savvy Awards 2022.
Chia Su-Mae, founder of skincare brand Bskin, tells stories and elevates the entire interview, making it an interesting watch.
