Using social media during communication crisis in Vietnam?

Crisis communication is attracting more interest in the modern world of communications. Digitalization and the advancement of Internet has given consumers the privilege to respond to brand’s messages. Sometimes, these…

The five-year journey of my agency, EloQ Communications

This year marks the fifth anniversary of EloQ Communications (formerly Vero IMC), my public relations and marketing agency based in Vietnam, and I’m glad to share here its story.  Over its course,…

Cultural implications in public relations

There’s a little context on the public relations industry, and how in its very infancy, it has faced a lot of negative attitudes. I was interviewed by a young yet…

Embracing effective crisis communication in the era of social media: Insights from Vietnamese stakeholders

In Vietnam, social media has emerged as a powerful communication platform, witnessing rapid growth and boasting a social media penetration rate of over 43 percent, with more than 40 million…

Embracing effective crisis communication in the era of social media: Insights from Vietnamese organizations

And here I thought I should share my research in plain(er) language, so it is more accessible to everyone. All feedback, support and guidance are welcome, and I look forward…

6 reasons why Vietnam is the promised land for investment

Why invest in Vietnam?Is the country worth the hype? In recent years, Vietnam is step-by-step earning its title as one of the best markets for growth in Southeast Asia –…

Reimagining market entry in Vietnam

You are in a rush to expand the business and beat those competitors, but the ‘new normal’ happened and added new challenges to market entry decisions? Plot twist: the new…

Understanding Vietnam market and its people

When in Rome Vietnam, do as the Romans Vietnamese do! Here are some head ups for multinational companies to keep in mind when venturing into Vietnam. Mind the differences First,…

[Preview] To grow or not to grow: The founder’s choice in Vietnam’s public relations industry

Presentation at Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) 2020 Conference. Toronto, Canada. 2020. Abstract The entrepreneurial factors that influence a company’s growth are managerial traits, motivations, and roles.…

How Vietnamese organizations perceive current social media use in crisis communication in Vietnam

Presentation at International Conference on Communication & Media Studies 2020 Conference. Toronto, Canada. 2020. View the presentation here: Abstract Social media is considered one of the most popular communication platforms…