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“If you don’t give it a go, how do you know you can’t do it?!" - Commentary by Craig J Selby, Orchan Consulting I Asia Many of us fail on multiple levels to give ourselves permission to try new things. Family, fear, others failures pre-condition us to reject certain attempts. But this is them, not us. We have to do life for ourselves. Question is...how do we ride through career change? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/06/how-do-we-know-if-we-dont-even-try.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#TBT A stakeholder is a party that has an interest in a company and can either affect or be affected by the business. The primary stakeholders in a typical corporation are its investors, employees, customers and suppliers. However, the modern theory of the idea goes beyond this original notion to include additional stakeholders such as a community, government or trade association.. ...Or in this case, FROGS. Yes, the little green amphibians. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2018/06/can-frogs-be-stakeholders-commentary-by.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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It’s common-place these days to follow a range of influencers. However, many influencers look to straddle the ethical line of both self-funding and paid endorsements, and are transparent about this to their followers. But now, there’s a new funding model – get your followers involved. Perceived to be a tad on the entitled side, ironically it is somewhat in tune with typical media funding – the audience pays. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/06/when-entitlement-influencing-coincide.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#BlastFromThePast As retailers were more cautious about expanding their businesses into new shopping malls at the time, largely due to a rocky economic climate, ARA looked at investments selectively; and consider upgrading, revamping, improving tenant mix, and assigning stronger management team of existing malls as vital approaches in ensuring success. The five (5) malls they acquired were Klang Parade, Ipoh Parade, 1 Mont Kiara, AEON Bandaraya Melaka, and Citta Mall. We were part of this project with ARA; providing our services on more than a yearlong retainer as they established their presence in the Malaysian retail landscape. Apart from highlighting the development of the malls, our main target was to position the parent company, ARA, as the leader in retail mall sector in Malaysia, and the broader region. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2016/11/blast-from-past-ara-group-corporate.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Looking for an internship? Or perhaps your entry into PR? We are looking for intelligent, articulate, and motivated people to join our team. It won't be a walk in the park, but if you're serious about learning, we're serious about teaching you and getting you involved. You don't have to be a PR or Communications student or graduate; just have a passion to grow, some (okay, the more the better!) street smarts, and be willing to learn as you go. Current client areas include crypto, F&B, education & training, property … bonus if you're interested in these areas. #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD

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Most of us can’t deny that we have a strong need to be connected to our friends and families. We want to share our moments, stories, and information; like the food we eat, our dine-in experience, the menu and location of the restaurant; just so that we can keep the connections alive. Previously we were a focused set of individuals, accompanied by low number of distractions; so low that we were always in the moment. Now, we are bombarded with a barrage of relevant and irrelevant news and social feeds on our portable toys, playing tug of war with our attention as the rope. From these observations, a question arisen, are our lives taken over by social media? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/06/slaves-to-social-media.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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The globalisation and McDonaldisation of tertiary education has created some unique paradigm shifts: first, degrees are more accessible, both offline and on, thus generating many more graduates. The once-prized piece of parchment is now somewhat more ubiquitous, thus making its holder less of a tall poppy, and more of the norm. So back to the question though, is a traditional university degree the equivalent of getting trained for the typing pool? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/are-university-degrees-still-relevant.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Imagine if a reputation-destroying crisis comes calling at your company, are you prepared to handle it confidently? Do you have an existing Crisis Communications Plan, or a well-trained crisis management team to help tackle the crisis effectively? Like any other business in the world, every organisation, big or small, is prone to experience a crisis at any time, anywhere. Therefore, advanced planning and deliberate preparation are the keys to survival in the event of crisis. Check out our recent interview with Craig J Selby, Orchan’s Managing Director, who provides his expert insights on crafting a crisis communications plan. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/preparing-for-worst_30.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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A golden oldie from a far gone era and state of technology; yet it's more applicable now than it has ever been! https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/quote-of-day_28.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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The old adage “the customer is always right” has been drummed into marketer’s (and customer’s / client’s) minds for as long as most of us reading can remember. But, does that make it right? The truth to this answer is “yes and no”. Yes, “the customer is always right” because they are paying the money – each service provider (including products too) should be giving the customer what they want – but at the right price of course. But then, there is also the “no” side of this coin – encompassing customers who seek guidance and look towards outside professionals for counsel. Looking broader, the philosophy behind this decades-(maybe centuries)-old saying is increased customer experience. Brands, regardless what they sell, exist as a response to a market need. Market needs change; customer’s change; and as such, brands also need to be responsive to these dynamic forces affecting their daily transactions. Have a read -- we’d love to hear your thoughts on what you feel could be added to this post on creating an improved customer experience. Do feel free to pen your thoughts, and any examples below in the comments section of our blog. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/improving-client-experience.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Managing clients is a tough tightrope to walk. On one end of the spectrum, you can have a very free-and-easy client-supplier relationship, bordering towards friendship, in which the lines of professionalism can become blurred. This, although a positive client-supplier experience, can lead to problems, as deadlines shift when a favour is needed, a little extra work is done here or there and not adequately billed, or one does not know how to say ‘no’ to a request which is outside of the agreed scope. Countering this is the client from … lets just say, a difficult client. What makes a difficult client varies – it could simply be a language or communication issue, it could be personal, it could be a lack of understanding of respective roles and how they work in symbiosis, or it could be an indecisive or inept client who has bitten off far more than they can chew. But, there are other types of clients too. Clients who are unresponsive. Again, you need to look deeper at why. Is it their workload? Is it their prioritisation? Is it their understanding? Or are other factors at play? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/managing-clients.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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“I hate networking.” We hear this all the time from executives, other professionals, and MBA students. They tell us that networking makes them feel uncomfortable and phony – even dirty. Although some people have a natural passion for it – namely, the extroverts who love and thrive on social interaction – many understandably see it as brown-nosing, exploitative, and inauthentic. Many if not most of us are ambivalent about networking. We know that it’s critical to our professional success, yet we find it taxing and often distasteful. These strategies can help you overcome your aversion. By shifting to a promotion mindset, identifying and exploring shared interests, expanding your view of what you have to offer, and motivating yourself with a higher purpose, you’ll become more excited about and effective at building relationships that bear fruit for everyone. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/business-networking-essential.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#BlastFromThePast "With Cube TV’s Malaysia launch, we hope to contribute to the e-gaming scene and foster opportunities for gamers in Asia. The idea behind it is to create a vibrant gaming environment where we provide our users with the opportunity to interact and pit themselves in the gaming arena. Additionally, allowing them to widen their circle of friends where they will be able to share their interest with like-minded people. In the long run, we hope to contribute to the e-gaming scene and foster opportunities for gamers in Asia to interact and pit themselves in a fun, healthy social setting and even build a professional gaming career." Read more about Cube TV's launch here: https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/blast-from-past-bigo-live-launches-cube.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Of all the exciting aspects of public relations and marketing, crisis management can be one of the most challenging and most uncomfortable areas to address – but it is also one of the most critical. Big or small, for profit or not-for-profit, all organisations should have a well-rounded crisis management plan in place. A good crisis plan will serve as a guidebook to navigating all matter of complex situations that could affect the profitability, integrity or reputation of your organisation. This includes serious crises such as workplace crime or violence to less dire situations such as your computer networks crashing. Developing a crisis management plan is not difficult, but it does require some forethought. An astounding number of businesses don’t have a crisis plan in place before a crisis occurs, which can lead them to be caught off-guard when things go wrong and incorrect information goes viral in a matter of minutes. So what do you do? Are you prepared to field questions from media, your employees and your other stakeholders? How will this affect your company’s reputation and how will you take action to right the situation? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/preparing-for-worst.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Today’s customer-led market has created a paradigm shift in the business environment – from being customer-centric, or customer-focused, to now being customer-obsessed. Think about it, customers today have higher expectations towards a more consistent, and personalised customer experience. Ultimately, it is essential for brands, and companies to meet these expectations as this will show how they value their customers’ needs. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/customer-obsession-is-about-humanising.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Not really a commentary per se, but just some interesting recent research we wanted to share. We're fascinated with the family firm model (remembering, this is the origin of modern business), because many development economists support the notion that SME’s and family firms are key drivers of an economy – a theory we also subscribe to. Family firms aren’t typically thought of as particularly innovative. More often, they’re viewed as risk averse, traditional, and stagnant. However, many family-owned businesses are among the most innovative in their industries. The findings, published in the Academy of Management Journal, show that family firms invest less in innovation than other firms (both public and private) that aren’t family-owned. Read more at: https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/are-family-firms-more-innovative.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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When the crisis is over, there is a temptation to heave a sigh of relief and return to corporate normality. But there is much to do. After a crisis, stakeholders will be re-evaluating their opinions of the organisation, which in turn affects its wider reputation. Reputations that have been built over many years can be severely challenged or destroyed in a small number of days. Rebuilding trust and recovering reputation can take time: months or even many years depending on the severity of the reputation ‘shock’ and the strength of stakeholder feeling. This means that reaching out to stakeholders becomes even more important. The most important part of reputation recovery is in proving that performance is once again meeting expectations. Reputation is in DELIVERY, not promise. So the best way to recover it is to get delivering again. This is therefore about far more than communications: it is about SHOWING more than telling. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/recovering-from-crisis.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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If you aren’t doing it already, now would be the perfect time for your company to get social. Social networking platforms have become an integral part of daily life, not just for people who want to connect with their family and friends on a personal level but also for consumers who want to engage with the organisations they do business with. Social media is not about fun and games anymore — it’s a serious component of your business and marketing strategy. More often than not, the “strategy” is to merely post content and hope for the best. A strategic social media plan has to be taken into serious discussion, to retain consistent postings across various social media platforms. With this, your company can avoid last-minute rushes in coming up with content – which will, most likely, end up being mediocre and ineffective. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-no-sweat-social-media-guide-for.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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You might be someone who's elated with where you're at in life now -- you're content with your job, you've got a great bond with your colleagues and the big shots up there just can't get enough of you. Or, you might be someone who dreads getting up in the morning, and the mere thought of stepping into an office where everyone has a disdain for you, makes you wanna puke. Whoever and wherever you are in this crazy working world, you need a break from all that. So, from all of us here at Orchan, we wish you a belated Happy Labour Day. Hope you had a well-deserved break (even if it's just one day!) because, hey, you know what -- you deserve it. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/05/happy-labour-day.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #OneDayLateButWhoCaresBecauseWeHadADayOffToo 🤷‍♂️

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Guiding your brand narrative is at the heart of embedding your story into the hearts and minds of consumers. What’s the story behind your brand? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/quote-of-day_30.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Growing up it's every football fan's dream to represent their country in the sport they so dearly love. And for a rare, extremely talented bunch, this does become a reality. But for the rest of us, it's weekend football for a local pub team or five-a-side with the pals. But Neymar, with the help of Red Bull, is now giving the amateur ball-park player a chance to go above and beyond. Four years ago, the world's most expensive footballer launched his very own tournament - and it has a unique format. It's five-a-side with no goalkeepers, tiny goals, and when your team scores the opposition loses a player. Yes, the first goal is as important as you think it is. The victorious teams are then flown to Brazil to compete in the World Finals in Neymar's hometown, Praia Grande, Sao Paulo, at the Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. The prize? Other than to be crowned world champions, a chance to play against Neymar's all-star five-a-side team and win a trip to Paris to watch the main man in action himself. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/blast-from-past-neymar-jr-n5-global.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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The world is constantly changing; consumer trends, technological advancements, the economy, everything – you should too. Orchestrate change with us. Email changenow@orchan.asia or call 03-2110 9407 for your change management needs. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/times-are-changing-deal-with-it-like.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Our Managing Director Dr Craig J Selby was one of the panelists at a recent seminar jointly organised by the Asia Centre, University of Nottingham and Gerakbudaya Bookshop, called “The Fake News Industry: Developments in SEA & Malaysia.” The panelists – from different corners of the broader industry – provided their insights on the emergence of fake news, and how it impacted the media industry and political landscape in Malaysia. Whilst commenting on the issue, the panelists also spoke on ways to combat the widespread influence of fake news – from being a parent to being a member of the media – everyone has a role to play. The seminar was highly informative, as the panelists delivered an in-depth discussion on the topic – from different viewpoints. The audience was then made aware of the whats, whys and hows of this thought-provoking issue. Click or tap on the links below to further explore what happened at the seminar: https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-fake-news-industry-developments-in.html https://asiacentre.org/the-fake-news-industry/ #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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There is no shortage of teacher-student relationships over the past few decades. Unsurprisingly, most media attention is devoted to female teachers and male students. In Miranda's case, there was no relationship or sexting. Just the machinations of our digital lives impeding on personal privacy once again. Yet we've entered a new and refreshing phase in American society, one in which women like Miranda don't back down when receiving unwarranted criticism or losing their job. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/when-past-catches-up-with-present.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#BlastFromThePast To further encourage the growth of Korean food and beverage (F&B) products in Malaysia, the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) hosted the K-Food Fair Malaysia 2016 at both Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur, and One Utama Shopping Centre. Hosted under the slogan “Safe and Healthy Lifestyle with Premium K-Food!”, a seminar and media conference session was held on 25 and 26 August, where twenty (20) F&B exporters and forty (40) buyers took part in export consultations at Hotel Istana in Kuala Lumpur. The primary highlight was on allowing Korean brands to familiarise themselves with the halal certification procedure, and also to discuss on appropriate and effective market entry strategies. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/blast-from-past-k-food-fair-malaysia.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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The transition from secondary to tertiary education can be fairly daunting to youngsters these days. The constant pressure from expectant parents and peers might lure them into choosing courses that are "socially acceptable". This creates unnecessary stress and anxiety halfway through the course – when they realise their interests lie somewhere else, making them less hopeful about the future. In this video, our Managing Director Dr Craig J Selby, along with other industry experts, share their encounters and experiences with – and as – students, and how "doing what you love" is much more than just a vague saying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzshy9NGLbI #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/quote-of-day_15.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Helen Clark has joined the chorus condemning Facebook and other online platforms after the terrorist attack that took 50 lives in Christchurch. Facebook had turned into a "monster", said Clark. Asked for her response to the Facebook livestream of the murders in two Christchurch mosques, Clark was aghast. "Seventeen minutes of a killer doing his business. A mass murder. This is unthinkable. Is no one watching anything? I mean, really, unbelievable. Unbelievable." Facebook had demonstrated an inability to self-regulate, she said, and following the atrocity in Christchurch, New Zealand could emerge as a trailblazer. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/17-minutes-on-facebook-forever-in.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/quote-of-day_10.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Accenture plus Droga5 represents a genuinely new agency model which truly goes top down, from high-end consulting and business strategy setting, to building out infrastructure in order to deliver cutting-edge customer experiences and, now, into the domain of branding and marketing agencies with the creative capabilities to bring all of these ideas to life in a way that differentiates the brand. However, is this new 'hybrid' agency model the future of marketing? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/are-consultancies-future-of-marketing.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#BlastFromThePast Having been around for more 30 years, Appeton has always championed kids. It understands that kids truly are the future; however, they first need to be protected to stay healthy, to unleash their true potential. It also believes that kids need to be encouraged, inspired and nurtured from a young age – to think outside of the proverbial box. It is this belief that led Appeton to collaborate with Malaysia’s first astronaut, Datuk Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar. As the first, and as of now, only Malaysian astronaut to fly into space, Datuk Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar is the perfect spokesperson for Appeton’s A-Z Vitamin C Dream Big Campaign – he’s worked hard to become a doctor, without giving up on his dream of becoming an astronaut. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/blast-from-past-appeton-partners-with.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Dreaming of starting an airline but don't know where to begin? One 10-year-old boy went straight to the top for advice. Alex Jacquot, from Australia, decided to write to the chief executive of Qantas to ask about founding a carrier. "Please take me seriously," he wrote in the letter to Alan Joyce. Now, in a widely shared response, Mr Joyce has offered to meet up with the budding entrepreneur to "compare notes". https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/please-take-me-seriously-commentary-by.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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When we think of change in a business context, most people will either automatically think of a form of disruption – unwanted external factors reshaping an industry; or perhaps planned internal change to be executed over the short or medium term. But not all change is fast, and not all change is noticeable to those who are part of it. Some change eeeks itself out over years, decades even, and only becomes evident after a significant period of time. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/speedmatters-but-change-has-its-own.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/04/quote-of-day.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#BlastFromThePast In October 2017, UNICEF teamed up with Petrosains Malaysia to host an inclusive designing and prototyping competition, as known as “Makeathon” in conjunction with the release of a study which shows that six (6) in ten (10) Malaysians surveyed lack knowledge about disability. With this kind of perception going around society, we have to take action to build a more inclusive Malaysia. UNICEF’s Malaysian Representative, Marianne Clark-Hattingh, delivered the summary of the study to guests and media. Popular Malaysian actress Lisa Surihani, UNICEF’s National Ambassador was also there to congratulate and present the prizes to the “Makeathon” winners. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/blast-from-past-unicef-creative.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/quote-of-day_28.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Target is living up to its name in a way we're sure they never meant to do. They have become the newest target case of how not to respond in a crisis. Although they have done many things right in their response to the second-largest retailer data breach on record, they have made some classic mistakes that have not only compromised their reputation, but the trust of their customers, employees, and the public. So what did they do... wrong? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/missing-target-in-crisis-commentary-by.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Social media is officially part of the business environment. Your customers expect you to be active online and available to answer any questions they have and your employees are already visiting social channels on a daily basis. 47% of employees now use social networks to connect with customers. This is a number that’s consistently growing thanks to trends like omni-channel customer service and employee advocacy. Unfortunately, in a world where everyone is connected, one poorly timed, or poorly worded message could destroy your brand reputation. Giving your staff free reign over their social media presence puts your entire company at risk. Yet, while Pew Research Center suggests that 74% of adults are on social media, it also indicates that 73% of companies lack a social media policy. It’s time to fix the gap. Don't know how? Just give us a call at: +603-2110 9407 or drop us a line at: craig@orchan.asia and we'll be more than happy to pop round for a chat. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/craft-robust-social-media-policy-with-us.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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In recent news, more than 30 countries including USA have grounded the Boeing 737 Max 8 planes. Before, the USA airlines had assured safety to their users, but later grounded the planes after concerns of safety to the public. So what really did happen? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/boeing-737-max-8-crisis-commentary-by.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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So, it’s World Poetry Day! We found a few interesting haikus (an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having three lines containing usually five, seven, and five syllables respectively) on how it’s like in a PR agency. Let us know if you relate! 😉😜😝 https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/world-poetry-day.html

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[ORCHAN IS ON THE HUNT!] In Orchan, we like to think that we’re only as good as our team, so we fill the office with quirky, proactive, and inquisitive personalities, who also don’t fear individuality and political incorrectness. So, if you think you fit the criterion above, you’re the one for us! It doesn’t matter if you’re a Public Relations student or not, as long as you’re up for the challenge! If you’d like to be in an environment where you’re constantly learning new things, be taught crazy attention-to-detail, and have fun with Team Orchan, email your CV and cover letter to changenow@orchan.asia today, and click on the link: https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/orchan-wants-you.html to find out more! Apply today and stand a chance to be in an internship like no other. #Orchan #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow #ChangeManagement #PublicRelations #OrchanIsOnTheHunt #Internship #PRInternshipsInKL

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Difficult people come in every conceivable variety. Some talk constantly and never listen. Others must always have the last word. Others criticise anything that they did not create. If it's work-related, difficult co-workers will compete with you for power, privilege, and the spotlight; some go way too far in courting the boss’s positive opinion—to your detriment. Difficult people and situations, such as these, exist in every workplace. They all have one thing in common... YOU MUST ADDRESS THEM. No matter the type of difficult situation in which you find yourself, dealing with difficult people or situations is a must. But what does this have to do with PR? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/why-so-furious-commentary-by-johnathen.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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When we took on Plaza Phoenix (now known as Cheras Sentral) as a client, we were challenged to step outside our comfort zone. As opposed to just announcing the rebrand and redevelopment to the community, we faced with a few other PR issues to restart the project. But, the hurdle did not end there. What should we do when the developer was unable to bring a group of over 125 strata title owners in order to move forward? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/blast-from-past-plaza-phoenix-cheras.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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“Fake news!” We are more than familiar with these two words, especially over the past few years. Although fake news has always been a serious issue in the digital era, it has never gained much attention – until recently. Its rise in awareness is partly attributed to the leader of the free world during his 2016 presidential race. The study that follows this commentary, analyses Facebook posts of nearly 1,200 Facebook users after the 2016 United States Presidential Election. It was found that people over the age of sixty-five (65), especially conservatives, are seven (7) times more likely to share fake news than users of another demographic. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/and-fake-news-award-goes-to-commentary.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/quote-of-day_18.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/quote-of-day_88.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Change is exciting and motivating and energising. It can also be occasionally terrifying, uncomfortable and paralysing. Change can be difficult. What if the change is the wrong change? Yes, but what if it’s the right one? What if change is awkward or hard or uncomfortable? Yes, but what if it’s not? There is an old adage, “There are 7 frogs on a log, and one decided to jump. How many are frogs are on the log?” The answer, of course, is 7. Until that one frog actually jumps, there are still 7 frogs on the log. Decision making is important, of course, but real change only comes from ACTION. So if you have a problem (or think you do) with an organisational change, drop us a line at: craig@orchan.asia or give us a call: (03) 2110 9407 -- we promise we'll be gentle. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/nothing-changes-if-nothing-changes.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Attention is a limited resource. Psychologically speaking, people tend to pay selective attention, so the there is only so much information people can pick up and retain. Automatically, anything that has a catchy title would grab your attention and it helps with retaining information. However, when someone is selectively attending to something, they will have to ignore other information to focus on that one thing. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/flying-cars-or-flying-off-topic.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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On International Women's Day, the Orchan family is super proud to pay tribute to some of the strong women of Orchan. Some of them are with us today, others have gone on to some amazing careers, but we are proud of each and everyone of them. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/happy-international-womens-day.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow