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…

Vietnam’s e-commerce landscape 2025-2028: Key trends and actionable insights for PR and marketing practitioners

As Vietnam steps into an era of rapid economic expansion, its e-commerce market emerges as a cornerstone of growth. The Vietnam E-commerce Intelligence 2025 report forecasts staggering growth, predicting the…

Business growth stage and exit strategies: The case of the public relations industry

In the fast-paced world of business, the role of public relations (PR) is vital for shaping a company’s success by effectively managing communication and reputation. PR firms operate in an…

Navigating COVID-19 media coverage: Lessons from Vietnam

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the media plays a critical role in disseminating essential health information to the public. However, it is essential to assess the effectiveness of…

The role & importance of social media in crisis communication

Although social media is a dominant and fast-growing platform for communications, its use in crisis communication is relatively limited. The reason is, we often fear what we don’t know. While…

Pandemic communication: COVID-19 presentation in Vietnamese media

Presentation at “Networked communication in the (post-)global era” International Conference. Bucharest, Romania. 2022. View the presentation here and the full research paper (published on Styles of Communication journal) here. Abstract…

Unveiling the entrepreneurial journey of public relations startups in Vietnam

Vietnam is a country with a rapidly growing business landscape, home to over 500,000 companies, with a staggering 98% being Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). These businesses collectively contribute a…

The entrepreneurial journey in Vietnam’s public relations industry : The motivation, the role, the challenges

Presentation at International Conference on Communication & Media Studies 2021 Conference. Toronto, Canada. 2021. View the presentation here: Abstract With the increased importance of SMEs, especially in the Asia Pacific…

Social media in crisis communication: A comparative study of Vietnam and the U.S.

In today’s digital age, social media has become a prominent platform for communication, and organizations around the world are paying attention to reputation management. However, little research has been conducted…