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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

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

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#TBW In the first of a regional series of short conferences and product demonstrations, FINX Group introduced its partners and products to investors and media at the FINX Blockchain & Banking Summit Conference and Gala Dinner late last year. Key to the summit were four (4) regionally-renowned entrepreneurs and speakers, each with deep understanding of the evolving banking industry, and experience in the continual development of the broader sector. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/blast-from-past-finx-blockchain-banking.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Feast your eyes on the newest members of Orchan! Want to know them better? Explore their personalities by watching the video in the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NTFfyNTHQk #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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A Swedish student who live-streamed her protest against the deportation of an Afghan asylum seeker last year has been found guilty of violating Sweden’s aviation laws and fined £250. Last July, Elin Ersson, 22, broadcast her attempt to prevent a Turkish Airlines flight from leaving Göteborg Landvetter airport on Facebook. A 50-year-old Afghan asylum seeker and convicted criminal, who was being deported from the country, was on-board. After Ersson refused to take her seat, several other passengers – including members of a football team – joined her protest and the asylum seeker was removed from the plane, to applause from passengers. The video went viral has been viewed millions of times around the world. So the question is... Is Ellie right or wrong? Or is her "civil disobedience" a matter of perspective? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/03/swedish-girls-video-goes-viral.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Trash talk in mixed martial arts transcends the whole idea of professional athletes and their efforts to maintain good public relations. It is undeniable that the verbal aggression in mixed martial arts, if applied in any other sports, would be outrageous. Where is the line drawn then? So, is it abusive or necessary? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/trash-talk-in-mixed-martial-arts.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Although most companies have a code of conduct, many still lack a company social media policy. And that is a pretty glaring oversight in a viral world. A brand’s employees are publicly connected with that brand like never before. While we like to think of our Facebook or Twitter profiles as our private domains, the reality is that the lines between these and our professional profiles are blurred. A social media policy isn’t just a list of rules about what employees shouldn’t do; it is a safeguard for ensuring their personal posting doesn’t overflow online in a negative way. So, for every “don’t” in your social media policy, there should be a “do”. Highlighting what could go wrong is important, but the core goal of a social media policy is to encourage responsible and measured social media engagement. Clueless about this? Fret not, this is what we're good at. Drop us a line at: craig@orchan.asia or give us a call at: +603-2110 9407 and we'll pop over for a quick chat over coffee, tea or whatever's on offer. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/is-your-social-media-policy-up-to-date.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Last week, we decided to plan a little surprise for Farrell by pranking him into thinking he was only going to have lunch with Craig! It was safe to say he had no idea 😉 Happy Aging! https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/happy-birthday-farrell.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Camera phones and social media can be a deadly mix. When there is a disproportionate response that turns into online bullying, it can cause the person being attacked to become socially isolated to shield away from the backlash, and it may result in acts of self-harm and the formation of other negative habits to cope with the derision, for example resorting to substance abuse, hurting others, or suicide. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/is-it-because-im-chinese-commentary-by.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Earlier this afternoon, three (3) Mass Communication majors from INTI International College Subang got up close and personal with Orchan’s Founding Director, Farrell Tan, who provided an insight about the whys, whats and hows of the public relations industry – how to manage a crisis, the difficulties of being in the industry, dealing with clients, and many more. As the students offered some hard-hitting questions, the industrial expert answered by sharing his experiences being in the field for over two decades. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/breaking-barriers-building-bridges.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/quote-of-day_25.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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While silence is a valid answer, it is never the right one in times of crisis. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-art-of-conversation-during-crisis.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Finally the last day of Chinese New Year is here. For some it can be a time to seek out loved ones (or find a new loved one by 'throwing' oranges down a stream? *ahem*), and for others it is a time to light up lanterns and brighten the night. Either way have a happy Chap Goh Meh! https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/happy-chap-goh-mei.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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There is a new blood sport in consumer marketing. Brand leaders watch with schadenfreude as their peers stumble when dealing with social media. In the past 2 years, many brands have all made costly errors managing social media. Your employees may have been engaged in social media as individuals for longer than you as organisation, and some of them may have established reputations and strong bases of fans or followers. They may be inclined to spread word about the great things your brand is doing, or not! If they do so without acknowledging their connection to the company, they are violating consumer trust. Beyond that, there’s a risk of employees inadvertently disclosing material information about your public company, risking legal implications. The problem goes well beyond bad PR: the question for marketing leaders is developing a process to steer any organisations around the perils of interacting with consumers on social platforms. No idea? Well, call us at: +603-2276 2500 or email us at: louis@orchan.asia (Louis Lai) and we'll catch-up and discuss how we can be of assistance. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/developing-social-media-policies.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Consumers do not live in a vacuum. They are well aware of other happenings throughout the industry. When the community comes together to agree that certain practices are harmful and anti-consumer, the strength of your brand does not excuse you from implementing such practices. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/consumer-goodwill-cannot-save-out-of.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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In the spirit of Chinese New Year, we thought we would be more auspicious, and share with you some great suggestions to help your brand stay safe. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/13-golden-rules-of-public-relations.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#ValentinesQOTD #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Since opening its business operations over six years ago, German Bistro and Restaurant Weissabrӓu has been serving amazing authentic German cuisine to its customer in the spirit of great good, with a touch of tomfoolery. The diversity in Weissabrӓu brings an interesting exploration of food from the German region. Reflecting the fusion of cultures, ingredients and cooking styles, Weissabrӓu stands out for its remarkable German cuisine and food from the broader region. Orchan helped to promote the wonderful German food and drinks offered by Weissabrӓu, besides helping to manage its social media presence and reputation. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/blast-from-past-client-close-up-weissbru.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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World leaders on social media? Twitter—sure thing! Not only, though. It is a well-known fact that politicians and world leaders use all kinds of social platforms, including Snapchat. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that they are also pretty active on Instagram. However, what’s interesting is that many of them make really good use of this platform. According to the latest data gathered by Burson Cohn&Wolfe* agency, Narendra Modi, who has already won over Twitter, is the current Instagram leader as well, with nearly 15 million followers. And yes—this is impressive. Joko Widodo, the president of Indonesia, has a follower base of 12 million—still powerful! The last political leader with a two-digit score is Donald Trump, with 10 million followers. However, does popularity on social media reflect the global balance of powers, though? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/world-leaders-and-social-media.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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It's the Monday after the long Chinese New Year break, and we're... well, sick and tired of Chinese food. Since we're all about killing two birds with one stone, we opted for a banana leaf lunch as a means to welcome our latest recruit, Johnathen Tan, who joins us from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College. Hope your lunch was as filling as ours! *burp*

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Post CNY #QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/02/quote-of-day.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#QOTD https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/01/quote-of-day_31.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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Let’s face it, we all do stupid things. Kids do stupid things. Teens do stupid things. Adults do stupid things. We make mistakes, and we f*^% things up. There are and should be consequences for those mistakes, stupid decisions, and f*^%-ups. But in our social media-heavy, attention-hungry, smartphone-dependent world, the stakes are infinitely higher. Apologies, regrets, proportional punishments, and contained embarrassment aren't enough these days. Now there is the court of public opinion and the worldwide web of shame to deal with as well. We live in an attention-seeking, social media-driven world where people thrive on getting their “15 minutes” or going viral. We crave the validation, approval, and attention in order to feel seen, heard, and understood. We want to be noticed and liked. But where does it end? And what is the price of all this public shaming, especially when children are involved? https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/01/when-media-shames-little-guy-commentary.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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#BlastFromThePast Inspired by the brand creators’ passion for travel, adventure and glamourous lifestyle, Tsar Asia was a home-grown brand with a ‘subtly eccentric’ range of shoes and bags, which promises functionality and individuality for au courant, sophisticated women on-the-go. Orchan was involved with developing their branding and also launching Tsar to the media in Malaysia, as well as arranging exclusive interviews with Tsar’s creator and designer. https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/01/blast-from-past-tsar-is-born.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow

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What is it about this generation and its obsession with trolling? Because that’s what this is. The ultimate form of trolling. Posting a simple picture of an egg with the specific goal of dethroning Kylie Jenner as the person with the most liked Instagram post. It’s a stupid waste of time, yet over 50 million people - yes 50 MILLION PEOPLE - have like a simple picture of an egg What is so remarkable about this picture of an egg? That’s just it. Nothing. It’s just a stock photo of an egg, the only image ever posted by @world_egg_record, alongside the caption: “Let’s set a world record together and get the most-liked post on Instagram.” Am I missing something? Yes. You’re missing a deliberate hierarchical disruption. The Egg likely succeeded thanks to the same impulse that made Rage Against the Machine’s Killing in the Name the Christmas No 1 in 2009. Users (self-identifying as #EggSoldiers), sick of Kylie Jenner’s omnipresence, have got behind the most banal image imaginable, with the express intention of dethroning her. And now they have succeeded? Absolutely. Jenner’s post received 18m likes, but the Egg is now at 26m and counting. And what was Jenner’s most-liked post? A picture of her newborn daughter’s hand grasping her finger. Ha! We’re all deliberately undermining the happiest day of her life! Lolz! https://orchanpr.blogspot.com/2019/01/flustered-by-egg-commentary-by-joan.html #OrchanPR #OrchestratingChange #ChangeNow