PRHK Lunch & Learn Webinar: When Every Day Brings a Fresh Crisis
2020-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Unlike a conventional corporate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is affecting every single business in Hong Kong with the impact set to last for months more, even once some semblance of normality returns. Many communications teams are having new areas of their PR skills tested as brands respond to situations that change rapidly and by the day. What are the core principles and methods for managing an effective response? And what do brands need to bear in mind as circumstances evolve to ensure that they strike the right tone and are prepared for recovery when it comes? Join our PRHK webinar to hear Hong Kong comms professionals discuss these and related issues.
Speakers:

Angela Hui, Director, Edelman
Adam Wyldeck, Senior Director, BCW
Marc Sparrow, General Manager, The Hoffman Agency
Chair – Rachel Catanach, President & Senior Partner, Greater China, FleishmanHillard

Fee PRHK Member – Free | Non-member – $150

PRHK & Telum Media Present: A Wellbeing Break for Communications & Media Professionals
2020-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
PRHK & Telum Media Present: A Wellbeing Break for Communications & Media Professionals

April 24 @ 1:00pm
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring unprecedented changes to the ways the we live, work, and connect in Hong Kong. Now on our third month of this crisis, many of us continue to juggle how to take care of our own wellbeing and mental health during a time that is unpredictable, where routines are disrupted, and many things are out of our control.
These challenges have impacts on all of us as individuals, organisations, and as an industry – both in and outside of the workplace.
To help take care of ourselves and one another, join us for an interactive wellbeing break and opportunity to press pause for communications and media professionals.
During this time together, we will:

Define wellbeing and overview how the pandemic has impacted our wellbeing at work
Share perspectives on the unique challenges to our mental health as members of the communications and media industry – as well as opportunities
Provide an interactive wellbeing practice to help equip you with tools to take care of yourself, as well as a chance to connect with one another

Moderated by:

Erica Stein, Senior Communications Specialist, Health Solutions, APAC, Aon

Featuring a discussion with:

Carol Liang, Communications Manager, Mind HK
Kiri Sinclair, Founder & CEO, Sinclair
Victor Ting, News Reporter, South China Morning Post

And a wellbeing practice led by:

Abigail Croft, Managing Director, BRIDGE Partnership

Please Register Here

This session will be conducted virtually on Zoom and is free for both PRHK members and non-members.

PRHK & CARMA ASIA Webinar: Keeping Measurement Relevant In A Time Of Crisis
2020-04-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-20 16:30 - 17:30 UTC
Keeping Measurement Relevant In A Time Of Crisis

PRHK & CARMA ASIA are thrilled to bring you this webinar with guest speaker, Richard Bagnall, for a discussion on:
It is essential and crucial to measure the impact of communications on brands and organisations. The current pandemic gives us a good perspective of how times of crisis can affect brand communications.
We will be covering:

Measurement and evaluation best practices
How to measure in a meaningful manner
How to adapt your approach during times of crisis

Date: Wednesday, 20 May

Time: 4:30pm (HK time)

Reserve your seat here!

PRHK Lunch and Learn Webinar: Influencer Marketing - Who is in control?
2020-05-14 13:00 UTC | WEBINAR
Influencer marketing has become part and parcel of a PR’s role today. But how do you know who’s leading the storytelling – you, the brand owner or the influencer? In this session, LEWIS will share learnings from an Influencer launch campaign and share insights into KOL marketing success.
Speaker: Kate Kwan, General Manager, Bay Area, Greater China
(The webinar will be conducted in Cantonese.)

KOL 營銷： 如何更有效地融合KOL風格和品牌的傳播內容？
May 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
當品牌爭相在KOL營銷的市場上分一杯羹，作為公關人員，到底是由公關團隊、KOL還是品牌主導？讓我們通過LEWIS案例分享看看如何有效傳播客戶的品牌故事。
Speaker: Kate Kwan, General Manager, Bay Area, Greater China
Price:
PRHK Member – Free
Non-Member – $150 HKD

Marketing Pulse Webinar: Insider's Guide to Livestream and KOL Marketing in Mainland China
2020-06-05 15:00 - 16:30 UTC
A KOL’s live broadcast on Alibaba’s Singles Day last year drew more than 40 million viewers and generated Rmb2.7 billion in sales. Another KOL sold 14,000 lipsticks in 1 minute. Yes, you hear me right – KOL and live-streaming are really changing the face of marketing in Mainland China. Synergy between social-media, e-commerce platforms, KOLs and all kinds of live-streaming activity has brought a “KOL Economy” driving e-tailing sales growth and also reshaping brands’ marketing strategies. In this Marketing Pulse session, experienced marketing experts will introduce live-streaming and KOL ecosystems in the mainland, including platforms such as Douyin, TaoBao, WeChat and Red. They will also share tricks and tips brands can use to capture business opportunities, with practical case studies.
Date: 5 June 2020 (Friday)
Time: 3-4.30pm
Speakers:

Mr Chois Choi, Strategy Consultant, Source Network Media Group Limited
Ms Sarah Ouyang, Sales Manager, PARKLU
Ms Rebecca Wong, Founder & CEO, 360 Creative Solution
Mr Louis Chan, Assistant Principal Economist (Global Research Team), HKTDC

Language: Cantonese
Fee: Free
To register click here. For the most up to date information on the webinar go to www.marketingpulse.com.hk.

PRHK AGM & PANEL DISCUSSION
2020-06-16 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR
SAVE THE DATE – PRHK AGM & PANEL DISCUSSION

Please save the date for our virtual AGM and an accompanying panel discussion.
Details to follow.
Date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Time:
12.00pm – 1.30pm

PRHK 2020 AGM - FINAL DETAILS
2020-06-16 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
The PRHK 2020 AGM will take place virtually on Tuesday, June 16 from 12.00pm to 1.00pm with the following agenda:
Review of performance and achievements of last 12 months
Panel debate: What next for PR and communications in HK?
Topics: Outlook for the next six months, Strategies for handling the current economic environment, What long-term changes will Covid-19 drive in our industry?, What should PRHK do to support the sector during these challenging times? and Announcement of new board
Speakers are Emma Smith, CEO of Sandpiper Communications, and Paul Hicks, Founding Partner and CEO of GHC
Please RSVP to secure your place!

PRHK Lunch & Learn Webinar: EQ Wellness for PR Professionals & Teams
2020-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
PRHK Lunch & Learn Webinar: EQ Wellness for PR Professionals & Teams

It’s been a difficult year for colleagues across the PR and communications sector in Hong Kong, and this has had an impact on our work and work relationships.
Join us as we address the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace. Leading EQ Wellness Coach Natalie Evie will present tips for understanding and managing your emotions in times of change and crisis, as well as how to shift towards a positive mindset to survive and thrive in a challenging environment.
Following her presentation, she will be joined by PRHK board members Carbo Yu余嘉寶 and Maria Cheong
張韻詩 for a discussion on working effectively with colleagues and teams during times of high stress.

Intuitive Leadership Coach
Natalie Evie 黃慧玟 is an Intuitive Leadership Coach, Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Trainer. She applies her lifelong passion in Emotional Intelligence and best practices from her career as an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs to inspire people to transform their work and personal lives for joy and success. Her clients include global organisations such as UBS, HSBC and the Government of Hong Kong, universities including Peking and Tsinghua University, and individuals from C-suite leaders to executives and students.

DATE: Friday, 21 August 2020
TIME: 1pm – 2pm
LANGUAGE: Cantonese
FEE: Free
RSVP: Zoom Link

PRHK: Comms Strategies for Start-ups: the HK experience
2020-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WEBINAR
How do you get people to embrace the next big thing, understand your concept so you can raise the next round of development money, or find partners to help you grow?
Please join us for this exciting webinar on about how Start-Ups can stand out and tell their story effectively.
Hosted by Fraser Li, Reporter, Hong Kong Economic Times
Panelists:

Toya Zhang, Communications Director, AAX
Chee Chan, Content Strategist, Edelman
Christina Lai, Senior Vice President, FleishmanHillard

Topics include:
-Making your product or service stand out in a crowded market.
-Demonstrating demand to investors or potential business partners.
-Develop a unique story that sets you apart.
Time: 1-2pm
Date: Wednesday 7 October 2020
Location: Webinar (link to follow after registration)
Cost: PRHK members free and non-members HKD150.

Love to Shop? PRHK Event: Retail Communications
2020-11-26 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WEBINAR
Join PRHK and our panel of experts across retail, property, analyst and loyalty for a broad and lively discussion on communications strategies for retailers. We’ll cover retail events like 11.11 and ask how brands can cut through, discuss the art of building a brand alongside driving short term footfall and sales, review trends in customer loyalty, the role of the physical store in a digital world and make some predictions for when the borders reopen.
Featuring:

Esterina Nervino, Director Retail in Asia
Eddie Chan, Retail and E-Commerce Executive
Pascal Martin, Partner OC&C Greater China
Annouchka Behrmann, Head of Brand, Edelman Hong Kong and Deputy Chair PRHK

Free for members and students. Non-members $150 HKD
Esterina Nervino, Director Retail in Asia
Esterina heads Retail in Asia, Asia’s pioneer news website dedicated to the retail industry in Asia, responsible for editorial management, market insights and external and internal communications activities. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics completed with a thesis investigating the transformation of luxury in the digital era, and is involved in ongoing research in Luxury Branding, Luxury and Arts, Luxury and Space and Luxury and CSR. She is also Chairman of the Retail Committee of The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong & Macau and Vice-Chairman of the Women’s Leadership Network of The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong & Macau
Eddie Chan, Retail and E-Commerce Executive
Eddie is a seasoned E-Commerce executive with solid cross-industry experience in driving and accelerating corporates’ digital transformation across APAC, including Walmart, Cathay Pacific, Marriott and Sasa. He has proven experience in developing a seamless customer journey, optimising business online and omni-channel development.
Pascal Martin, Partner OC&C Greater China
Pascal has 20 years of strategy consulting experience across Europe, the US and Asia, working with leading consumer, retail and industrial businesses on strategy development, operational improvement and transformation management. He has deep experience across a broad range of sectors including Luxury, Fashion and Sports Apparel, Footwear, Cosmetics, Wine and Spirits, and Automotive and was formerly CEO of adidas Japan, Regional Director for M&S APAC and Head of Strategy at Burberry APAC. He is a specialist in growth strategies, channel management and E-Commerce, with a focus on Asian markets, particularly China and Japan, where he has lived for the last 23 years.
Annouchka Behrmann, Head of Brand, Edelman Hong Kong and Deputy Chair PRHK
Annouchka has over 20 years experience leading integrated communications programmes and developing creative solutions to complex business challenges. At Edelman she leads the Brand team advising local and International clients on earning attention and building trust with audiences. Annouchka was previously based in London, leading UK, European and global campaigns for clients, with a focus on retail, advising clients including Bluewater, Sainsbury, Burberry, Direct Wines, B&Q, Starbucks, Swatch and American Express.

PRHK Quiz
2020-12-10 19:00 UTC
Join PRHK for an end of year Quiz Night! More details to follow.

PRHK Event: Communications in Technology
2021-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join PRHK and our expert panelists for a discussion on communications in technology. More details and venue to follow.

PRHK Lunch & Learn Webinar: PR Trends In 2021
2021-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WEBINAR

PRHK Event: Comms in Healthcare
2021-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join PRHK and our panel of experts for a discussion on communications in healthcare. More details to follow.

PRHK & Telum Media Annual ‘Year in PR’ Quiz
2021-03-18 18:30 - 19:30 UTC

PRHK Event: Communicating & Marketing New Tech
2021-03-25 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR
PRHK Event: Communicating & Marketing New Tech
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Date: Thursday March 25, 2021
Location: Zoom

The pandemic has accelerated trends in ecommerce, automation and digitization, spurring almost every industry to examine how technology can help meet customer demands for a safer, more seamless omni-channel experience. Technology is also paving the way for new business models, such as virtual banking and digital exchanges, which require new regulations and protocols to safeguard consumer data and privacy. In the race to digitize and transform, communications plays a critical role, not only in protecting reputations but also creating demand for new ways of working, living and operating. This panel examines the role communications plays – both the opportunities and pitfalls – in shaping a future driven by technological change and transformation.
Moderator:
Sheila Lam, Former Editor in Chief of Computerworld Hong Kong
Panel:
Bonnie Ko, Head of Communications, Uber Hong Kong
Julie Chiu, Executive Director, Head of Marketing, Consumer Banking Group, DBS Hong Kong
Michel Wong, Head of Consumer Communications, APAC, Deliveroo
Noelle Gahan, Digital Transaction Limited, Digital Transaction

Zoom details to be sent after registration.

PRHK Healthcare Event
2021-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WEBINAR
PRHK Healthcare Event
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Date: Thursday May 20, 2021
Location: Zoom

Vaccine hesitancy and a “wait and see” attitude among large sections of the Hong Kong population have the potential to jeopardise the success of the Hong Kong COVID-19 vaccine rollout, making the ultimate goal of herd immunity unachievable. Countering misinformation with the truth, and building vaccine confidence amongst these groups is crucial. But how can we as communicators allay these concerns and provide the reassurance that Hong Konger’s need, that resonates with them, in a way that they trust? Our expert panel will be discussing the challenges and opportunities for communications to effect real change in Hong Kong’s COVID-19 rollout at our latest PRHK webinar on 20 May.

Speakers:
Professor Ben Cowling
Division Head, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
School of Public Health, the University of Hong Kong
Dr Tony Leung
Head of Clinical, Cigna Hong Kong
Moderator:
Emma Smith, CEO, Sandpiper Communications

PRHK members & Students – Free (Please use RSVP link)
Non- members – HK $150 (Please purchase a ticket)

Zoom link to be sent after registration.

Monday July 12: PRHK Annual General Meeting
2021-07-12
Save the Date! The PRHK Board led by Chairperson Rachel Catanach will review the organization’s activities of the past 12 months and elect a new board for the coming year. All members are invited to attend and participate. Nominations forms will also be circulated ahead of the meeting for those wishing to put their names forward to join the board and to elect those nominated.

Will communications roar in the Year of the Tiger?
2022-01-26 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WEBINAR
Will communications roar in the Year of the Tiger?
As we approach the lunar new year, PRHK takes its annual look ahead to predict some of the communications trends and priorities for Hong Kong and the wider region in the year ahead. From the intersection of big issues on business like zero COVID policy, supply chain shortages, sustainability and global geo-politics to social issues like mental health, mobility and the Great Resignation to communications issues like purpose, greenwashing, KOL culture, employee communications and reputation, we’ve assembled a panel of experts to make their predictions and help you navigate the road ahead.
Date: Wednesday 26th January
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Venue: Virtual event
Language: English

Panelists:
Chair: Annouchka Berhmann, Chairperson of PRHK and Head of Brand, Edelman Hong Kong
Miuson Chi, General Manager Hong Kong, MSLGroup
Prof. Kineta Hung, Hong Kong Baptist University
Ben Evetts, Head of Content and Thought Leadership Marketing, Cigna International Markets

To RSVP please add a ticket to your basket & you will be sent the event link.
PRHK Members & Students – Free
Non- members – HKD $150

Contact: connect@prhongkong.org

PRHK Webinar Event: Takeaways from the Cannes International Festival of Creativity
2022-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Phoenix, 23 Luard Road, Wanchai, Select a State, Hong Kong
The Cannes International Festival of Creativity, the largest international gathering in the creative, marketing and PR community will officially wrap up on 24 June 2022. The Festival serves as the stage for the annual Young Lions Competition, where the next generation of creative stars go head-to-head. Young PR professionals from across the world gather to develop a proposal for a non-for-profit organisation, representing their market on the global stage. What goes into the process of bringing this competition to life? What learnings and insights can young creatives gain from this opportunity? What are the key PR trends and insights uncovered during the festival?
Our event panel includes the winners and runners up of the 2022 Hong Kong Edition of PR Young Lions who will be sharing their first-hand experience taking part in the competition and also for winners to discuss their key takeaways from the Cannes Festival competition experience.
Date: 28 June 2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Zoom
Speakers:
Cannan Wong, Winner – Hong Kong PR Young Lions Competition 2022, FleishmanHillard
Serena Kwan, Winner – Hong Kong PR Young Lions Competition 2022, FleishmanHillard
Cynthia Lu, Runner-up – Hong Kong PR Young Lions Competition 2022, BlueCurrent
Angel Ou, Runner-up – Hong Kong PR Young Lions Competition 2022, BlueCurrent
Moderator: Phyllis Yip, Young Lions Chair, PRHK
Registration is open for all and free of charge.
Registration Deadline: 21 June 2022 (Tuesday)

Invitation: PRHK Annual General Meeting and Next Board Nominations
2022-07-18 18:00 UTC
As we move toward the end of the 2021/2022 Board year, we are grateful for the contributions of our agency, corporate and individual members who have continued to foster growth and generate meaningful connections across the public relations and communications sector in Hong Kong.
This year we collaborated with many organisations, associations, local conferences and trade media to drive the advocacy and value proposition of our modern public relations industry. We doubled down on our efforts to nurture the next generation of talent by supporting and participating in several local university initiatives and mentorship programs. Our annual Hong Kong PR Young Lions Competition was a great success, and we were able to provide our young creative minds a chance to shine on the global stage. Following the formulation of a new sub-committee, Next Generation Leaders, we began the process of investigating and addressing the work-life balance needs of our industry.
Nominations for the 2022/2023 Board are now open
We would like to invite all members to get involved and nominate yourself and/or your colleagues for the 2022/2023 Board – the nomination link is here. By joining the Board, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of the public relations and communications profession in Hong Kong.
Attend the AGM
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, 18 July 2022 to review the accomplishments of the last PRHK year and vote in the new Board.
Date: 18 July 2022 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kce-srDojE9cqm60zHUMnnix3houDd8Z1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Feel free to spread the word to colleagues and PR professionals in your network – all agency, corporate and individual members are welcome to attend. For agency and corporate members, please ensure at least one representative from your company attends the meeting.

PRHK Event - Is ethics a choice? The Hong Kong perspective
2022-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Phoenix, 23 Luard Road, Wanchai, Select a State, Hong Kong
Marking PR Ethics month this September, PRHK brings together a senior panel of PR and communications experts to ask, “Is ethics a choice?” Diving into issues that have been hot on the local agenda over the last year, we will explore topics from greenwashing and gender diversity to misinformation and marketing to juniors. We will also discuss brining personal ethics to the workplace, and the role of our industry code of ethics.

Date: Thursday, 29 September
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Venue: Virtual event – Zoom
Language: EnglishRSVP HereThis event is free of charge

PRHK Event - Working Smarter For The Future" Launch & Christmas Games Night
2022-12-09 18:00 - 20:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Hive Central, 3/F, Chinachem Tower, 34-37 Connaught Rd Central, 34-37 Connaught Rd, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
RSVP: https://forms.gle/FhZvnpZy6derqHez5

PRHK Event - PR & Comms Trends in the Year of the Rabbit
2023-02-28 17:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Hive Central, 3/F, Chinachem Tower, 34-37 Connaught Rd Central, 34-37 Connaught Rd, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
RSVP

Event: ReThink HK’s “Meet & Greet” Breakfast Meeting with PRHK on 9 Mar
2023-03-09 09:00 - 10:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Level 2 The Executive Centre, 28 Stanley Street, Central, 28 Stanley Street
Meet the team behind Hong Kong’s best attended and most ambitious business event for sustainable development and hear the latest updates about the 2023 edition which will take place this September at the HKCEC.
Thursday 9th March
The Executive Centre, 28 Stanley Street, Central
09.00 – 10.30 am
Breakfast will be served
Hosted by Chris Brown, Founder & Director of ReThink HK, this FREE-OF-CHARGE breakfast meeting is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about this pioneering event, the strategic partnership between PRHK and ReThink HK 2023 and the opportunities for your brand and clients to join the conversation.
As sustainability challenges become more and more critical each and every day, ReThink HK believes it is only through cross-sector, private and public collaboration that the scale of change needed can be achieved. They want to hand future generations a realistic chance of thriving in a city that is in harmony with nature, uses resources efficiently and contributes towards a low-carbon and circular economy.
ReThink HK event website: www.rethink-event.com

Event- PRHK Mixer: Come learn more about Young Lions
2023-03-29 18:30 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Edleman Hong Kong, 701 Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Want to improve your chances of winning your ticket to Cannes Creativity Festival? Need a teammate or want to scope out the PR Young Lions Competition? Here’s your chance!
Join us at PRHK’s Next Gen Mixer event on March 29. Come learn more about the competition and get tips from last year’s winners.
Event is open and free for all.
Reminder: Register for the Hong Kong Young Lions competition 2023 here. April 7 is the deadline!
