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Washington, D.C. Through the Lens of a Storyteller : Never so clearly have I understood that the United States was built figuratively and literally on words.

By Sarah Collins, Senior Account Executive When I travel, “things” are always at the top of my to-do list. Monuments, art, Mother Nature’s creations, etc. – and I expect that there will be some literature when I get there to explain what I’m seeing and why it’s there. I’ve never anticipated that the narratives would…

RETURNING TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A personal take on the exclusive partnership from The Hoffman Agency’s Hong Kong General Manager and former employee of Hotwire, Marc Sparrow Andy West, Hotwire’s Group Chief Development Officer reunites with Hoffman Hong Kong GM Marc Sparrow In the 2009 TV show “Flashforward*,” every human on earth loses consciousness while they view a scene from…

Whetting Asia Pacific’s Appetite — One Story at a Time

By Ashleigh Chong, Senior Account Executive It’s official — we eat a lot. Do you know that in just 60 seconds, we consume over 5,000 tonnes of food globally? The global appetite, which has been rising steadily, will continue its growth momentum — just last year, the food and beverages (F&B) market was estimated to…

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GDPR in PR: A European Law That Impacts Everyone

By Mark Pinsent, Managing Director, Hoffman Europe One of my favourite quotes comes from the late Douglas Adams, author of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ (though I should stress that I don’t necessarily subscribe to the view, I just like the quote!): ‘I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they…

GDPR in PR European law impact

The Secret Sauce Behind Global Collaboration

To “borrow” a line, offices don’t work with each other. People work with each other. With this in mind, the Agency has taken steps in its operation and implemented several programs all in the name of helping staff members get to know their colleagues in other offices around the world. One of these programs is…

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Chinese New Year Greetings

  A short note to wish all those celebrating the Chinese New Year a relaxing break. This is the Year of the Pig. Considered a symbol of wealth, the pig’s chubby face and big ears serve as symbols of fortune. The pig is also considered a realistic creature and one who puts actions behind the…