By Shereen Masoud-Jointe, Account Executive (Europe) From smooth, slow instrumentals to hip hop with contemporary socio-political commentary, this week’s playlist additions put us in touch with our feelings. 22. Feels So Good — Chuck Mangione 23. Walking In The Snow — Run The Jewels 24. Symphony No. 2 in D Major — Jean …more
By Shereen Masoud-Jointe, Account Executive (Europe) Music has kept humanity going through difficult times around the world, and this week was no exception. I present to you the next set of HA Jamz, chosen by our very own Hoffmanites: 17. Be Alright — Ariana Grande 18. Part II — Vivien Yap 19. Dove …more
By Shereen Masoud-Jointe, Account Executive (Europe) The tunes continued rolling in this week with some sounds from around the world — including Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Lebanon, Canada, and even a rom-com soundtrack fave from the U.S. 12. 數字人生 — George Lam 13. I Say A Little Prayer — …more
Several of our account folks attended a training session conducted by Beryl Loeb and sponsored by the PR Council. The stage setting from the PR Council nails it: People are the single biggest asset of a PR firm, and the relationship between individuals and their managers is one of the most important drivers of professional …more
By Cecilia Zhong, Senior Account Executive “Cecilia’s company is sending her to work in Asia for four months,” said my husband to his boss. “You are not gonna quit and join her company, are you?” asked his boss, half-jokingly. They were talking about the sweet gig I got: a 15-week work trip across Hong …more
Several of our account folks recently attended a training session conducted by Beryl Loeb and sponsored by the PR Council. The stage setting from the PR Council nails it: People are the single biggest asset of a PR firm, and the relationship between individuals and their managers is one of the most important drivers of …more
Sitting in the U.S., it’s easy to get caught up in the China rhetoric emanating from the White House and the latest if-you-do-that-we’ll-do-this missives. President Trump would have us believe that the global economy is a zero sum game, that every dollar gained by China leads to a loss of a buck in the U.S. …more
If you’re Don Quixote, you can control Sancho Panza. You tell him not to tweet. He doesn’t tweet. He’s one dude on a donkey. This technique doesn’t work as well in organizations with thousands or even hundreds of employees. The millennials and Gen Xers dominating the workforce believe the Bill of Rights guarantees life, liberty …more
By Sarah Collins, Senior Account Executive A career in public relations inherently keeps you on your toes. Although it may seem that no two days within a week are the same, as creatures of habit, we unavoidably fall into routines from time to time. I try my best to prevent that and personally believe …more
