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AsiaSpa magazine announces the fourth year of the AsiaSpa Awards
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Media Release - SPH MAGAZINES' CUSTOM PUBLISHING WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Media Release Singapore, 17 July 2008 - SPH Magazines Pte Ltd (“SPH Magazines”) recently bagged seven international awards for magazine titles produced by its Custom Publishing unit. The awards, garnered in three separate competitions, recognise editorial and creative excellence in a range of categories covering content, design, photography and illustrations. SPH Magazines’ Custom Publishing won two Magnum Opus awards, three APEX Awards and two Tabbie Awards. Joanna Lee-Miller, SPH Magazines’ Associate Group Editor, Custom Publishing, says, “The team is ecstatic. We were competing in the international publishing arena and to be honoured with seven awards brings immense satisfaction and a huge boost to creative energy.” The winning titles include SilverKris – The Travel Magazine of Singapore Airlines, LATITUDE ONEo15 - for ONEo15 Marina Club, and BiZQ for the Singapore Business Federation, Singapore’s apex business chamber. Dennis Pua, Managing Director of SPH Magazines, says, “Winning these awards speaks volumes for our team’s talent and skills. They have proved to be capable not only in producing publications that help our clients achieve their business objectives, but also in successfully giving them an edge via engaging content and impressive designs and in doing so, effectively communicating through their publications that they are modern and forward-thinking businesses.” SilverKris, The Travel Magazine of Singapore Airlines, received an Honourable Mention for Best Feature Design in the prestigious Magnum Opus Awards 2008, the premier competition in the global custom publishing industry. In the 2008 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence, SilverKris was honoured with a Grand Award for Design & Illustration, as well as an Award for Excellence in Feature Writing.
LATITUDE ONEo15, an exclusive lifestyle magazine for members of ONEo15 Marina Club clinched a Bronze for Best Use of Colour Photography in the Magnum Opus Awards 2008 and in the APEX Awards 2008, the magazine received an Award of Excellence in the category of Design and Illustration - Photography. Editor Goh Hwee Koon, says, "We spared no effort in our aim to produce a top-quality magazine with visually stunning imagery and we are so pleased that it has paid off handsomely.”
The Singapore Business Federation magazine BiZQ, or Business Quotient, secured a Gold Award for Best Front Cover Design, Digital Imagery and Honourable Mention for Best Single Issue (April-June 2007) in the Tabbie Awards 2008, a leading international competition for trade, association and business publications. BiZQ is distributed to members of the Singapore Business Federation, reaching decision makers, CEOs and entrepreneurs. “Winning two awards for this revamped issue demonstrates the strong emphasis we place on synergising content with captivating visuals. We will certainly continue our ongoing effort to raise the bar for editorial and creative excellence,” says Joanna Lee-Miller, SPH Magazines’ Associate Group Editor, Custom Publishing.
On receiving these awards, Loh Yew Seng, Chief Executive Officer, SPH Magazines says, “Thumbs up for the team! These accolades reaffirm our service standards and our position as the Publisher of Choice who is able to place companies - via these communication tools - on the global map. Congratulations not only to the team but also the publishers of the winning titles.” |
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Press Release : MillionaireAsia Company Registration No.: 199804790N August 1, 2008 PRESS RELEASEMillionaireAsia To Publish in Hong Kong, Macau & China Eight Custom Media, a leader in the custom publishing field with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Macau, has secured the MillionaireAsia licence to publish 3 separate editions dedicated for Hong Kong, China and Macau millionaires. This latest foray comes hot on the heels of the launch of MillionaireAsia Japan in June 2008 and MillionaireAsia Malaysia in February 2008. MillionaireAsia is currently also published in Singapore, India and Indonesia, with each edition having distinctive local content. With the edition of the new markets, MillionaireAsia is poised to expand its current reach from 50,000 copies per issue to 80,000 copies soon targeted specifically at millionaires. Bjorn Fjelddahl, Managing Director of Eight Custom Media commented that his company is “extraordinarily pleased” to be joining the MillionaireAsia team. “ We believe the phenomenal growth of MillionaireAsia is indicative of the need in the market for the kind of product offered by the magazine and the events and we’re pleased to have the support of the network of sister publications in India, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan and Malaysia. It’s a big step for us at Eight and we’re really looking forward to publishing our first issue. “ Brian Yim, Founder and Publisher of MillionaireAsia was elated to have forged a partnership with Eight Custom Media. “Finding the right partner with the correct mix of attributes for success is difficult. We have always wanted to expand our network into China, Hong Kong and Macau. Hence we are absolutely delighted to have found Eight Custom Media and to work with a highly driven, talented and successful company with proven experience and expertise in the 3 markets to expand the MillionaireAsia brand to some of the largest and fastest growing concentrations of millionaires in the world.” The latest 2008 World Wealth Report, published by Merrill Lynch and Capgemini shows the total number of high net-worth individuals in Hong Kong climbed to 95,000 after increasing 10.2 per cent last year. Mainland China was the world’s second fastest-growing high net worth individual (HNWI) market (* after India’s 22.7%) rising by 20.3% to 415,000 millionaires. “ We believe these numbers will readily support the kind of high quality magazine we will be producing and the exclusive events we will hold in partnership with our advertisers who want to reach this key demographic. We believe these three markets are a key growth area for us as a company and for the MillionaireAsia brand,” said Bjorn. He added: “Eight Custom Media was also attracted by the hard work MillionaireAsia has already done to establish the brand and to attract the kind of attention it has already throughout the region. We view this partnership as a natural extension for us as a company that has long experience and deep roots in Hong Kong and the region. With our experience and an already-established office in China and and Macau and the rapid growth of high net worth people there, it is a natural fit. Finally, our work in the commercial publishing field makes this a natural fit for us and for the region.” “ Eight Custom Media is very focused on growing its business and MillionaireAsia is going to be a key driver of that growth, “ commented Bjorn. “ The company is expanding its business to include more of its own and licensed titles and we see this as the way forward. We are also expanding our digital capabilities because we see the MillionaireAsia website as a key portal to reach out to readers and advertisers and involve them on a deeper level.” About MillionaireAsia With the latest addition of Hong Kong, China & Macau, MillionaireAsia, which was first launched in April 2005 in Singapore, now connects to 80,000 millionaires in 8 territories, including Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan. MillionaireAsia will continue to expand its brand to all 23 countries where its trademark has been registered. The other countries include Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and South Africa. For more enquiries. please contact : info@millionaireasia.com |
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Press Release - Edipresse Group Acquires Solitaire Media (4 Jul 08) EDIPRESSE GROUP ACQUIRES SOLITAIRE MEDIA Singapore - 04 July 2008 EDIPRESSE ASIA LTD, a subsidiary of Swiss-listed EDIPRESSE GROUP, has acquired 100% of Singapore-based luxury publisher SOLITAIRE MEDIA PTE LTD. The acquisition is yet another milestone of EDIPRESSE's development into Asia-Pacific's leading luxury and lifestyle media group. SOLITAIRE MEDIA owns and publishes Solitaire (Asia-Pacific Edition), Solitaire China, PRO Jeweller, Brilliant Jewellers, Showtime and the Indonesian-language watch publication Abadi.
SOLITAIRE MEDIA also owns Solitaire Indonesia, published under license and in the Indonesian language by Jakarta-based PT Adi Permata Gemilang, and has an editorial cooperation with Vietnam-based lifestyle publisher Oriental Media for the Vietnamese-language watch publication - Thoi Gian. SOLITAIRE MEDIA's management team of Managing Director Michelle Tay and Publisher Rainer Sigel co-founded the company in 2002. Mrs Tay will continue to lead SOLITAIRE MEDIA as Managing Director, and Mr Sigel will assume a consulting role. SOLITAIRE MEDIA will be renamed into EDIPRESSE SOLITAIRE MEDIA PTE LTD and will operate independently as a division of the EDIPRESSE GROUP in Asia with the aim of growing its titles regionally, as well as licensing its magazine brands internationally. Barrie Goodridge, CEO of EDIPRESSE ASIA, states: "Our investment in SOLITAIRE MEDIA substantially widens our range of luxury lifestyle media brands in Asia and beyond. In tandem with our existing society, lifestyle, food and restaurant publications, this acquisition provides us with a powerful leadership position in the luxury media category." Rainer Sigel, Publisher of SOLITAIRE MEDIA, explains: The combination of "EDIPRESSE ASIA's established and recognised market position, its high-profile media brands, the group's all-round publishing expertise and global reach, and SOLITAIRE's leadership in a highly dynamic and affluent market segment - fine jewellery and branded timepieces - will prove a powerful blend. Michelle Tay, Managing Director of SOLITAIRE MEDIA, adds: "The entire SOLITAIRE team is delighted about this development and looks forward to shaping the exponential growth and international market segment leadership that will follow this acquisition." Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed by the parties.
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Important opportunity for input to Media Development Authority Dear MPAS members and magazine publishers: The Media Development Authority recently held a meeting with editors of lifestyle magazines to get their feedback regarding the MDA's current content guidelines, as well as concerns about magazine images and subject matter that have been raised by the public. The MDA has been grappling with these issues for some time, and is considering the possibility of regulatory measures (such as a magazine classification system or mandatory polybagging) to control access to certain types of magazine content. While such feedback sessions are useful, MPAS felt the need to provide a better coordinated and more thoughtful response to these important issues, and suggested setting up a committee to review matters and formally respond on behalf of the industry. The MDA agreed to this. Therefore, I'm writing on behalf of MPAS to seek your company's participation in this committee. The committee's composition and scope would be:
These are important issues that affect our businesses in many ways -- including the bottom line -- and this is a unique window to get the industry's voice put forward in a way that could hopefully bring positive change. We hope your company will be able to participate. If so, please respond with the names and contact details of your publisher/editor to: Greg Duncan Thanks for your help.
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Asian Publishing Awards 2008- May 30, 2008 AHOY!!! SPECIAL REMINDER FOR PARTNERS - - - Dear Sirs/Madam As you know, preparations for the second Asian Publishing Convention and the Asian Publishing Awards which incorporates the Asian Magazine Management Awards, the Asian Book Awards, and the Asian Corporate Communication Awards are in high gear. The award ceremonies will take place at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore on August 14 & 15, 2008. About 350 to 400 delegates are expected to attend this year's event. Friday, May 30, 2008, is the deadline for submission of entries to the Asian Publishing Awards. We want to urgently remind you that the more companies with more entries from Singapore, the better the chances of winning. A simple way to beat the deadline for the submission of entries is to submit your entry form with project name only. The project description and other supporting materials can follow later – BY JUNE 6th please. Attached is a nomination form that you can use. But, please do this very, very soon!
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Singapore to host the second annual Asian Publishing Convention and the Asian Publishing Awards - May 30, 2008
The Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore, the Society of Publishers in Asia, the National Book Development Council of Singapore and the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre lead regional and national publishing associations to make APC and APA happen in Singapore. Click here to read more. |
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August Man Steps into Malaysia
Less than two years after its
launch in Singapore by CR MEDIA Pte Ltd, men's title August Man, has
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NBDCS Centre for Literary Arts
and Publishing April - July 2008
Workshops includes
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Asian Publishing Awards 2008: Send Entries Now
Dear Publisher,
The awards are presented by the Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore (MPAS), Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDC) and the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC). Click here to read more. |
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Singapore Literature Prize 2008
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Media
Education Scheme 2008 Opens! Dear Industry partners, students and aspiring media talents, The MDA (Media Development Authority) Media Education Scheme 2008 is open for applications as of 1 March 2008.
About the Media Education
Scheme The closing date for all applications is on Wednesday, 30 April 2008. Click here to read more. |
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Asian Publishing Awards 2008
Dear Publishers, August 15, 2008
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Free Directory
Dear Publishers, The Magazine Publishers Directory published by MDA was distributed at Worldwide Magazine MarketPlace recently. If you would like a copy, please collect it from the address below. No 1 Lorong 19 Geylang Click here to view online version. |
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1st January 2008 Appointment of MPAS Executive Director
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26th July 2007 Advertising Age Mediaworks MediaWorks Who Still Reads Magazines? Just About Everybody NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- In an era when new forms of media and technology seem to sprout up almost weekly, you would think that much of it would be embraced by younger consumers. And you would also think the younger digerati would begin to shun some of the more traditional media venues. Turns out that's not entirely so. |
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8th January
2007 MPAS 1st AGM
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The inaugural event was held on Monday, 8 Jan 2007 at NLB with over 40 magazine publishers as its members. The elected 10 committee members will be headed by MD of Appetite Media, Ho Sum Kwong as its president (extreme left). MPAS will like to serve as an authoritative and representative platform for the print and online magazine publishing industry in Singapore. |
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The
Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) 2008 is organised by the National
Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) with the support of the
National Arts Council, the National Library Board and the Arts House.
