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Are You Sure It Was That Obvious?
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You’ve probably heard the saying that with hindsight, one has 20/20 vision.
“Why didn’t you do this then?”
Why Bugis Junction is Still Booming
Is it all doom and gloom for Singapore’s retail scene? After all, we have read about so many empty tenant outlets around the once bustling Orchard Road area.
Well, there is one mall that seem to be one that is doing reasonably well amidst the impending shop-acalypse in our multiple malls…
Can Religions be Branded?
One of the most universally recognised symbols (Courtesy of Proclaim the Truth)
My curiosity was piqued when I read this recent post on Branding Strategy Insider about Brands and Religion.
According to the post, “religion is highly branded”, and this can be seen in the differences in how different religions are divided and further subdivided into denominations, sects, and branches.
Employee Engagement: Lessons From Universal Studios
Managers should lead by example and be there when it matters (Universal Studios Singapore)
Leadership and management are two of the most difficult tasks any manager needs to do in today’s organisation.
The new rules of work mandate that hierarchical ways of bossing people around will no longer work. Against such a backdrop, how can you and your leadership team engage your team members more effectively and impactfully?
Event Marketing Strategies from a Disney Veteran
The annual Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World’s Epcot is the world’s biggest (courtesy of WDW Parkhoppers)
How can you continually engage your guests at a theme park, zoo, museum, or other themed destination?
While building new attractions (rides and exhibits) can add value, showcases innovation and drives attendance, they are rather expensive.
David versus Goliath: Ocean Park Hong Kong’s Experience
Courtesy of Ocean Park website
In a leisure world dominated by American brands like Disney and Universal Studios, Ocean Park has distinguished itself year after year.
Thanks to my colleagues from the Association of Singapore Attractions (ASA), I had the privilege to learn how Hong Kong’s Ocean Park managed to hold its ground against HK Disneyland.
Is Branding a Silver Bullet for Business?
Courtesy of fvza.org
“Brand it like Beckham” so we’ve been taught, and untold fame and fortune may just follow you.
Learn to emulate Nike’s brand success story, and be inspired by how cleverly it came up with its world famous “Swoosh” logo and its unforgettable “Just Do It” tagline.
Lessons in Leadership from Jesus
Jesus displays servant leadership by washing his disciple’s feet (courtesy of Turn Back To God)
A carpenter’s son born in a humble manger, Jesus of Nazareth could hardly be considered a superstar CEO by today’s yardstick.
However, few others have inspired or influenced as many lives as He has.
How to Build a Great Association
Association dinners and trips can be good bonding events (ASA Exco 2005)
Through the kind invitation of MCI, a global association management company, I had the privilege of diving more deeply into the world of associations at a recent conference at Suntec City Convention Centre. As the Sec-Gen of the Association of Singapore Attractions, I am always interested to learn about the best practices of running and managing an association.
According to a white paper published by the firm, there are 8 key strategies for associations (whether professional or trade) anywhere in the world to remain relevant in a fast changing future. Key findings from these paper hail from a survey of European associations conducted by MCI, but many of them are relevant to associations here in Singapore. They are: