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“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.”

We at Orchan Consulting | Asia (Orchan for short) are communication visionaries – a one-stop shop for positive change. We roll up our sleeves and tackle all the fancy stuff … strategic media relations right through to reputation management, and it’s all done with puffed out chests full of pride and passion. After all, your reputation is our reputation too. 

Orchan = its team. There is one team and one experience, committed 24/7 (well, 9am to 7pm, Mondays to Fridays; and sometimes Saturdays and Sundays … you get the picture!) to professional brilliance and integrity. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but with offices around the region (coming soon, watch this space), we are a young and effervescent bunch; we also happen to be creative, adaptable and brimming with fresh and sometimes zany ideas. We offer clients rare insights into the working of traditional media in Malaysia, such as print, electronic and online, and the neo-media

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Check out the following article on Nuisance Public Relations, and see the strategy behind those annoying narratives that irk us.

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“All publicity is good publicity”, right? Well, you decide!

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Orchan runs War Room training for crisis, among other training options and consultancy to ensure your brand is ready should something turn south.

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Join Farrell Tan for SEA:change | 19 April 2022 
Is Covid Changing Employability? Perspectives From APAC

Which trends accelerated and sparked by COVID-19 will change the future of work in Asia? How are businesses, especially in marketing communications, responding? 

The future of work is constantly evolving, and COVID-19 has accelerated this phenomenon. The pandemic has not only led to the rise of remote work and growth in the e-commerce market but also facilitated the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. How do these trends affect occupational transitions? 

In this episode of SEA:change, join Farrell Tan and Jacqui Barratt, Founder of Salt as they discuss what all this means for Asia’s workforce and what companies, especially in marketing communications, are looking for -- in terms of talent -- whilst navigating through these seismic changes. 

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Join Farrell Tan for SEA:change | 19 April 2022 
Is Covid Changing Employability? Perspectives From APAC

Which trends accelerated and sparked by COVID-19 will change the future of work in Asia? How are businesses, especially in marketing communications, responding? 

The future of work is constantly evolving, and COVID-19 has accelerated this phenomenon. The pandemic has not only led to the rise of remote work and growth in the e-commerce market but also facilitated the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. How do these trends affect occupational transitions? 

In this episode of SEA:change, join Farrell Tan and Jacqui Barratt, Founder of Salt as they discuss what all this means for Asia’s workforce and what companies, especially in marketing communications, are looking for -- in terms of talent -- whilst navigating through these seismic changes. 

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#BFTP | Garmin Introduces Cutting Edge Wearables with a Purpose

Hot on the heels of the tremendously successful fenix 5 launch, Garmin raised the bar with their most recent additions – the vivosmart 3, the vivofit jr., and the Forerunner 935.

Achieving its goal to make fitness tracking accessible for users of all ages, Garmin introduced three watches in tandem; each offering unique features for various fitness needs.

The vivosmart 3 is a smart fitness tracker for casual everyday use – a minimalistic watch with functions that go beyond extraordinary. Kids and their parents can now engage in keeping family fitness levels checked too, as the vivofit jr. is made exclusively for children. Forerunner 935, the most high-tech of the three, is also a data-rich GPS sports watch designed for serious athletes wanting to go that extra mile.

This latest product launch, held at Mid Valley, saw Garmin lining up its latest models for the members of the public as well as media friends. With Garmin representatives helming the displays and ready to answer questions, guests were given the chance to try out the watches, and experience some of their features first hand.

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Whether you know it or not, you have a personal brand. When you Google yourself, what pops up? These results are the first impression people will have of you. Is it a good one? Is the information you are sharing across LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media sites consistent? Whether you have a date or a job interview, chances are someone is going to Google you to learn more about who you are.

The question is, do you want to allow your online reputation to take on a life of its own or control the narrative? With the proliferation of social media and the gig economy, it has become essential for everyone to embrace personal branding.

It's one thing to understand how to brand yourself; it's a completely different ballgame when it involves a brand/product (you're working on) or a company (you're part of).

Join Orchan's Founding Director, Farrell Tan alongside Julia Linehan and Diya Asrani (Ramnane) - Personal Branding Expert next Wednesday, 30 March at 10:00pm (GMT +8) as they discuss branding in the digital age.

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Peer Pressure Breaks Uniqlo’s Stance in Russia
Commentary by Darius Khaw

Uniqlo had recently announced the closing of its stores in Russia after crumbling to peer pressure from customers and other businesses. As of March 10, Uniqlo took a U-turn on staying open in Russia after claiming it faced too many “operational challenges and the worsening of the conflict situation.” 

Uniqlo’s decision can be seen as based on a moral decision of not boxing out Russian civilians from the rest of the world. Instead, their choice could even have been an attempt at giving the civilians hope that the world did not turn their backs to them. Uniqlo might even have had the idea of standing up against the modern “cancel culture” of completely ostracising something that is disliked by others.

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May the fireworks and lanterns of New Year ignite hope, ambition, and aspirations in you! Wishing you a Happy Chinese New Year!

What's on the Cards for PR in 2022?
Part Two (of a three-part series)

We obtained great feedback on our first video of trends for the PR industry in 2022. If you missed it, you can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gh8fJS3m

Not all global trends will impact Southeast Asia, and those that do may impact the region in a way different to elsewhere. In today’s video, Farrell Tan narrows down on predicted media trends that we should expect to see as 2022 progresses.

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The #OrchanPR team have been busy curating new training opportunities for 2022. We spoke extensively with #Clients, and the #Themes that really shone through relate to #Crisis & #Reputation in the New Normal, #StrategicCommunicationsPlanning, #SocialMedia Reputation Protection, and #ImpactfulLeadership.

These are in addition to our existing programmes in #CrisisCommunications, #ChangeManagement, #ImpactfulWriting, and #PR for #Startups!

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Client Close-Up | APREA’s Rebranding Celebrates Sixteen Years of Industry Advocacy with a Re-found Purpose in “Driving the Future of Real Assets”

Founded in 2005, APREA takes pride in its recognition as a trendsetter in both the developed and developing Asia Pacific markets. As a member of the global Real Estate Equity Securitization Alliance (REESA), APREA brings first-hand international knowledge to its well-established Asia Pacific chapters, where information is analysed and localised.

APREA just celebrated its sixteenth anniversary, with the association’s mission redefined: To promote growth in the real assets sector by being the voice of members in all policy matters, providing access to industry-advancing research and insights and connecting members to business opportunities.
 
Malaysian journalists were invited to attend the virtual anniversary celebration, and to interview key personnel within APREA to understand the trends that are impacting Malaysia; both Peninsular and East Malaysia.

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#BlastFromThePast | Are Consultancies the Future of Marketing?

The world has been on pause for much of the time elapsed since Farrell Tan penned this piece. So what counts is, what has happened now as a result of the pandemic - has this shaken up what was expected?

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#BlastFromThePast | When Media Shames the Little Guy 
(Commentary by Dr Craig J Selby)

The whole world has been against a few Irish tourists who caused a bit of a fracas in my country of origin recently. British publications, Australian publications, Asian publications condemning the tourists for their “bad behavior”, and put their names and faces for all to see.

The issue here is not when something goes viral, but it when something viral is perpetuated by mainstream media, and the “public shaming” goes far beyond the extent of the initial action/s.

Did the tourists do wrong? Yes. Did they deserve to be called out for it? Yes. Did they deserve global attention and the constant condemnation they received for dropping rubbish, trying a quick scam at a restaurant or two? Probably not.

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#MondayMotivation: Adapting

As every day is different, we, either as individuals or entities, need to adapt to the circumstances surrounding us. We fit in with new parameters, we offer new services, and we try our best to go with the flow. Whether this be incremental change or a major pivot, those of us who succeed are able to embrace flexibility and fit the requirements of the new moment.

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#FridayFoodForThought: Brand Saboteurs

As much and as easy as you can love a brand, you can hate it as much and as easily as well. Consumer’s power over brands has increased, and a new super-breed of unhappy customers was born as a result of such power shift. This group is not your typical mildly dissatisfied customers; but they are the hard-core discontented customers who would go do the distance to make brands suffer. They are called brand saboteurs.

Research from Journal of Marketing has examined brand saboteurs as people who actively partake in activities that can harm and shame brands. They do this not  necessarily because they have had a bad experience with a brand; although more often than not it is the catalyst for such a behaviour, but because they have the means and time to make sure underperforming brands get the message that they are not satisfied.

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