Hong Bao Media - events

SGX-listed companies: HBM joins SGX Equip Day for discussion on subsidised training opportunities

Hong Bao Media — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0800

Time: Aug 20, 11:45 – 12:15 +08
Location: Virtual

Equip Day is a virtual capability showcase designed to help SGX-listed companies explore the range of training courses and programmes available under the Equip Grant.

Through presentations by eligible training providers - including Hong Bao Media - attendees will gain a practical understanding of how these programmes can strengthen organisational capabilities and support long-term shareholder value creation.

Attendees can explore the list of Equip-eligible courses available on the SGX Value Unlock website. During Equip Day, each training provider will deliver a 30-minute presentation on their courses and programmes, followed by a Q&A session where attendees can ask questions and engage directly with presenters to determine which programmes best meet their organisational needs.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
💻 Microsoft Teams | Live Q&A

By the end of each session, you will:

Understand the range of courses and programmes available across four key capability pillars: Investor Relations, Media Training, Corporate Strategy & Value Creation, and Financial Management
Gain direct insights from participating training providers on how their programmes can address capability-building priorities within your organisation
Identify the programmes that best suit your organisation's needs and development priorities
Learn about the Equip Grant application process and the next steps should you wish to participate

Please note that registrations using personal email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) will not be accepted; only corporate email addresses are permitted.

PrimeTime exclusive: An Evening with Mark Laudi: Master your executive presence on stage and on camera with CliftonStrengths®

Hong Bao Media — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:55:03 +0800

Time: Sep 10, 18:30 – 21:30 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1 Singapore 068906

**This is a women's only event**

Join PrimeTime for an evening with Mark Laudi, international communication strategist, executive presentation coach, former CNBC Asia Pacific broadcaster, and author of Play to Your Strengths When Presenting. This exclusive, interactive evening will explore how your unique strengths and personality traits shape the way you communicate, influence others, lead, and present yourself, on stage and on camera.

This highly practical session combines the internationally recognised CliftonStrengths® 34 Assessment with Mark's expertise in executive communication, storytelling, and presentation coaching. Participants will discover their natural talents, understand how their personality influences their communication style, and learn how to leverage their strengths to communicate with greater confidence, authenticity, and impact.

Participants will leave with:

A deeper understanding of how personality traits influence communication style. Learn how your natural CliftonStrengths® 34 shape the way you communicate, present ideas, build relationships, and influence others.

Practical techniques to communicate more effectively on camera and in person. Receive actionable guidance from Mark Laudi on presenting with greater confidence, authenticity, and executive presence based on your individual CliftonStrengths® 34 profile.

A practical framework for applying your strengths in professional and social settings. Learn how to use your strengths intentionally during presentations, meetings, networking, leadership conversations, interviews, and everyday communication.

ContactsBook.Asia is proud sponsor of Singapore Press Club's Best Corporate Communications Award

Hong Bao Media — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:06:42 +0800

Time: Jul 15, 18:00 – 22:00 +08
Location: Pan Pacific Singapore, Pacific Ballroom

FREE PREVIEW: Media training for listcos in SGX Value Unlock program

Hong Bao Media — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0800

Time: Jul 20, 13:00 – 14:30 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1 Singapore 068906

Listcos can now receive a 50% subsidy for media training, under the SGX Value Unlock program. We invite IROs and C-suite for a free preview.

Hong Bao Media is an official provider of communication coaching services to listed companies under the Singapore Exchange’s S$30 million Value Unlock program.

Under the program’s Equip Grant, listed companies can receive a 50% subsidy of up to S$15,000 for our comprehensive communication coaching services, which include Media skills training, AGM and investor roadshow presentations, Panel and conference speaking engagements and Crisis communication strategies

We provide a free preview of these courses and tackle these quesstions and more:

How do you go about choosing the right training partner?
What questions should you ask the prospective training partner?
What is the process for receiving the SGX's subsidy payment?
How can you satisfy the SGX's requirements that listcos "participate in investor/media engagements or maintain and active presence on digital platforms"?

HBM X CMA Asia: Driving Performance with Content Across the Funnel

Hong Bao Media — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:01:55 +0800

Time: Oct 01, 17:00 – 20:00 +08
Location: HBM Integrated Communications Centre, 138 Robinson Road, #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1, (S) 068906

Our next event, Driving Performance with Content Across the Funnel, is just a week away. Three amazing speakers come together to discuss how they use content to drive performance and cover multiple stages of the funnel.

Join us for an amazing evening of thought-provoking sessions and networking with industry experts. This is a free event with limited space, and we have a couple more seats left. Make sure to reserve your space before they all go.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Guest speakers:

Robert Lai from Kaliber Asia
Clement Ma from Precious Media
Tim Lai from GXS Bank

Hosting AAJA Youth Camp – 13 September 2025

Hong Bao Media — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:51:27 +0800

Time: Sep 13, 10:30 – 17:30 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1 Singapore 068906

We’re excited to share that Hong Bao Media will be co-hosting the AAJA Youth Camp with the Asian American Journalists Association on Saturday, 13 September 2025, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM at our Integrated Communication Centre.

This initiative is aimed at young, aspiring journalists and will feature a studio tour, writing workshops, panel discussions on freelancing and career pathways, and networking sessions with industry professionals.

It’s a great opportunity for us to showcase our facilities and contribute to the development of future media talent. Thank you to everyone involved in making this event possible.

Hong Bao Media Open House 2025 in Conjunction with German Week

Hong Bao Media — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:25:32 +0800

Time: Sep 30, 14:00 – 16:00 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1 Singapore 068906

We are proud to host our Open House as part of German Week 2025, in partnership with the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC). This marks our second year collaborating with SGC to offer a unique, hands-on media experience.

SGC Open House participants will have the chance to produce a live webcast as presenters or production crew.

Participants learn how to use the cameras, lights, microphones, vision mixer and audio desks, and produce a real webcast. Watch the video from last year below.

This team building workshop won Silver at the HR Vendor of the Year Awards 2023 for Best Team Building Provider.

Important:

Registrations will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. The sign-up link can be found below.
Participants are responsible for their own transport.
SGC reserves the right to amend the programme.
SGC reserves the right to decline your registration.

World News Day by WAN-IFRA - BackgroundBriefing.news Launch

Hong Bao Media — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:44:24 +0800

Time: Sep 26, 16:00 – 18:00 +08
Location: HBM Integrated Communications Centre, 138 Robinson Road, #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1, (S) 068906

Join Us for the Launch of BackgroundBriefing.news

In conjunction with World News Day, we are proud to present the official launch of BackgroundBriefing.news, a platform dedicated to delivering in-depth stories, thoughtful analysis, and credible journalism that goes beyond the headlines.

This event will feature a panel discussion with experts and guest speakers, exploring the importance of accurate, transparent reporting in today’s fast-paced news environment. The session will be followed by an interactive Q&A and networking opportunity, giving you the chance to engage with industry leaders, journalists and fellow attendees who share a passion for trustworthy, impactful journalism.

#JournalismMatters #ChooseTruth #WorldNewsDay

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

Hong Bao Media — Sat, 31 May 2025 18:42:06 +0800

Time: Jun 14, 09:00 – 13:00 +08
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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 experience in media, communications and executive training.

This course is designed to help you:

Overcome stage fright and speak with confidence
Structure your message effectively for any audience
Use vocal and body language techniques to enhance communication
Handle Q&A sessions and difficult audiences with ease
For more details, click here

Course Details

Format: In-Person
Dates: 14 June 2025
Fee: FREE

Whether you’re a professional, student, entrepreneur or leader, this course will equip you with practical tools to communicate effectively.

Ready to conquer the stage?

CMA Asia: An evening of Creativity, Gen AI & Omni-channel & Social Search

Hong Bao Media — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:44:08 +0800

Time: Feb 13, 18:00 – 21:00 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road, #21-02 Oxley Tower

We invite you to join us for an evening of championing great content, with passionate content marketers joining from across Singapore!

Our event speakers

Hosted by Andy Edmonds, General Manager, MSQ
Speaker: Guan Hin, APAC Regional Director, The One Club, AI Powered Creative Director. Former Creative Chairman, BBDO Singapore / Best Selling Author “COLLIDE” / TedX Speaker
Speaker: Anjana Raju, APAC Agency Lead - Shutterstock
Speaker: Fe Husaint, Managing Director APAC, Greenpark

Click the registration link below for the full agenda.

Breaking Boundaries: Storytelling, Stagecraft, and Confidence

Hong Bao Media — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:12:43 +0800

Time: Oct 22, 18:00 – 21:30 +08
Location: Oxley Tower, 138 Robinson Road, 068906, Singapore

We’re hosting a Meetup group with the Asian Content Marketing Association, boasting a community of over 1,100 members!

Join us for "Breaking Boundaries: Storytelling, Stagecraft, and Confidence" with renowned media coach and founder of Hong Bao Media, Mark Laudi!

Hear experts share their insights on crafting compelling stories, building confidence, and commanding the stage. Whether you're a seasoned content marketer or just starting out, this session offers valuable tips to enhance your communication skills.

Set in our exclusive TV studio, this evening brings together marketers from across the region to explore and celebrate great content.

Date: 22 October 2024
Time: 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Oxley Tower, 138 Robinson Road, Singapore

Everyone is welcome! Secure your spot today. Tickets are very limited!

Learning & Development Asia 2024 Malaysia

Hong Bao Media — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:12:03 +0800

Time: Sep 25, 2024 09:00 +08 – Sep 26, 2024 17:00 +08
Location: Le Meridien Petaling Jaya

We are here in Malaysia for Learning & Development Asia 2024, hosted by Human Resources Online!

📅 25 - 26 September 2024
🕒 9 AM - 5 PM
📍 Le Meridien PJ, Malaysia

Engaging with insightful, evidence-based strategies on key L&D priorities and seizing valuable networking opportunities has truly energized us.

One of the highlights was Mark Laudi’s excellent moderation of the panel discussion, “The Power to Empower: Overcoming the Most Serious Challenges L&D Leaders Are Grappling With.” Key takeaways included:

The importance of having robust ROI and ROE measurements
Empowering leaders to adopt a coaching mindset
Ensuring learning is closely tied to KPIs

Did you know we are an HDRC-registered training provider? Connect with us to learn more about our services and discover how you can allocate your remaining 2024 training budget with us - plus, enjoy a 15% discount on our course fees!

Learning and Development Asia 2024 Singapore

Hong Bao Media — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:01:29 +0800

Time: Sep 11, 2024 09:00 +08 – Sep 12, 2024 17:00 +08
Location: Shangri-La Singapore

We are excited to return as Silver Sponsors, exhibitors, and moderators at Learning & Development Asia 2024 Singapore, hosted by Human Resources Online! This premier event for HR professionals in Asia offers an ideal platform to explore the latest trends and innovations in learning and development.

📅 11 - 12 September 2024
⏰ 9 AM - 5 PM
📍 Shangri-La Singapore

We’ve been inspired by thought-provoking sessions, explored industry trends, and networked with top professionals from across the region.

Some key insights from the panel discussion moderated by Mark Laudi, Managing Director of Hong Bao Media, focused on challenges L&D leaders face in today’s fast-evolving business environment:

1. Proactively establish what forthcoming skills needs are in the business, so you can
2. Align L&D with revenue generation, which leads to
3. Higher priority given in terms of time and budget required for training.

If we connected during the event, or if you missed it, feel free to reach out to learn more about our services. Drop us a message, and we'll get back to you shortly!

Get Paid on Time: PRCA Training with Mark Laudi

Hong Bao Media — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:37:45 +0800

Time: Jul 09, 09:00 – 13:00 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road, #21-02 Oxley Tower, Singapore 068906

Every business has them: customers who pay late. It’s frustrating to have to chase for payment, especially when you have overheads to pay, and need the cash flow.

No one enjoys pursuing outstanding payments. But if you don’t get paid, you will suffer a widening working capital gap, increasing borrowing, and a growing debit interest burden. Your business might eventually fail.

Despite the urgency, collections are frequently neglected.

This course helps you get on the right track to:

Avoid having to chase for payment
Ensure customers prioritise settling your invoices first
Minimise late payment excuses
Improve your cash flow
Reduce the need to borrow working capital
Increase the competitiveness of your products or services
Build healthy customer relationships in the process, and
Identify prospects with poor payment conduct before they become your
customer

Click the link below if you would link to attend.

Deepfakes: A Comms Person's Friend or Foe?

Hong Bao Media — Fri, 03 May 2024 07:40:38 +0800

Time: May 08, 16:00 – 20:00 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1, Singapore 068906

There is a dark side to the exciting Generative AI trend: deepfakes.

But whether deepfakes are used for good or ill is still up to the person creating it.

So, what scope is there for communications professionals to use deepfakes appropriately? What would constitute an inappropriate use?

In this discussion we will lay bare how easy it is to create a deepfake, what the limitations are, and give participants the chance to create one using a video of themselves.

Click the link below if you would like to attend, as seats are limited.

Studio Open House for Webcasting and Production Companies

Hong Bao Media — Fri, 03 May 2024 07:40:23 +0800

Time: May 06, 16:30 – 18:30 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1, Singapore 068906

We welcome video production and live webcasting companies to our TV studio at Oxley Tower!

Come to our open house and talk to our crew on how we might support your next video production.

Communications directors: come to the APACD Malaysia Chapter event!

Hong Bao Media — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0800

Time: Jul 05, 17:30 – 19:30 +08
Location: LUUMA Rooftop Dining & Bar, Level 20 Menara Sentral Vista, Jln Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

If I was a Communications Director, I would definitely join Asia-Pacific Association of Communication Directors - and if you're in Malaysia here's your chance.

It's an association of buy-side specialists, and their next gathering is Wed July 5.

Meet with other comms directors and share experiences around budgets, talent acquisition, the dearth of great freelance writers, sustainability communications, and more.

RSVP to David Venn

We are also launching the 2023 Media Savvy Awards that evening, so join us then!

Meet silver sponsor Hong Bao Media at Learning & Development Asia 2023 in Singapore

Hong Bao Media — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0800

Time: Sep 06 – Sep 07
Location: Equarius Hotel, 8 Sentosa Gateway, (S) 098269

Hong Bao Media is answering the call of this year's Learning & Development Asia 2023 by establishing a steady supply of skilled talent for your business through soft skills training and strengths coaching.

Our CEO Mark Laudi will be moderating one of the discussions, and you can catch him at the team to talk about:

Drop us a note if you would like to tee up a meeting, or see you at our Silver Sponsor exhibition stand.

Meet silver sponsor Hong Bao Media at Learning & Development Asia 2023 in Kuala Lumpur

Hong Bao Media — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0800

Time: Sep 20 – Sep 21
Location: Please visit the website for details

Hong Bao Media is answering the call of this year's Learning & Development Asia 2023 by ensuring the future-readiness of your organisation and workforce through soft skills training and strengths coaching.

Our CEO Mark Laudi will be moderating one of the discussions, and you can catch him at the team to talk about:

Drop us a note if you would like to tee up a meeting, or see you at our Silver Sponsor exhibition stand.

APACD event: How To Avoid Embarrassing Allegations of Greenwashing

Hong Bao Media — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0800

Time: May 11, 17:30 – 20:00 +08
Location: 138 Robinson Road, #21-02 Oxley Tower Lobby 1

Many organisations have made net-zero pledges, most publish sustainability reports. But consumers are increasingly sceptical of ESG-linked product advertising, and institutional investors don't believe most of the claims companies make. Laws are being tightened against greenwashing, and regulators, NGOs and consumers have initiated legal action. In this environment, how do you communicate your green credentials without risking being accused of greenwashing?

Topics:
1. How to pre-empt allegations of greenwashing
2. Which of your sustainability claims stand up to scrutiny ... and which don't
3. How to conduct an audit of your sustainability report
4. How to engage institutional investors on sustainability

We are happy to feature the following speakers:

Dr Darian McBain - ex-Chief Sustainability Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Robert van Zwieten - ex-CFO of Singapore Exchange, ex-head of private sector investments, Asian Development Bank, ex-President of Global Private Capital Association
Mark Laudi - ex-CNBC anchor (moderator)

This event is free to all but registration is required.