Impact relations: Why communicators must move beyond storytelling to meaningful influence in 2026

I’ve spent almost two decades working at the intersection of public relations, communication strategy, and crisis advisory across Vietnam and Asia. And if there’s one truth I’ve learned, it’s this:…

The battle for attention: What video, audio, gaming & digital trust trends reveal about the 2026 consumer mindset

The more digital data I read, the more convinced I become that the real currency of 2026 isn’t impressions, clicks, or reach. It’s attention with intention. People are not consuming…

When crisis hits: Rethinking modern media relations through the lens of 2026 crisis behavior

Every time I teach a crisis communication class or counsel a brand facing unexpected turbulence, I’m reminded of one truth: a crisis doesn’t damage you – your response does. And…

Truth in the age of AI: What 2026 means for PR in Vietnam and Asia

When I first read Worldcom’s 2026 Future of Communications report, my first reaction was: this is not a “future trend” deck anymore – this is our daily reality, just accelerated.…

When everything can be fake: How brands in Asia can defend themselves in the new digital battlefield

The longer I work in communications, the more I realize this: we are no longer just managing messages; we are managing threats. Not the old-fashioned threats – an angry customer,…

Seeing the unseen: Why real-time brand health matters more than ever in APAC

There is a shift happening quietly across the Asia–Pacific communications landscape, one that every marketer, PR professional, and corporate leader should pay attention to. Today, brand health is no longer…

The new social reality: How social behaviors, private engagement & AI search are reshaping brand communication in 2026

I’ve always believed that digital behavior tells us more about society than any political speech or marketing trend report. When people change how they search, scroll, and share, they’re revealing…

AI in public relations: Powerful, but is it ethical?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dramatically changed the landscape of public relations (PR), allowing PR pros to analyze huge amounts of data, target audiences with precision, and even handle some tasks…

A brief overview of Vietnam’s PR industry

Being a relatively new industry in Vietnam, records on the emergence of public relations practices in Vietnam are extremely limited. However, the following sources shed some light on the development of the…

Vietnam’s 2024 digital landscape: Harnessing music, cinema, and slang for effective brand engagement

In 2024, Vietnam’s digital landscape underwent significant transformations, presenting both opportunities and challenges for marketing, public relations, and communication professionals. The “SocialTrend Reply 2024” report by YouNet Media offers a…