Introduction To Rice Communications October 2009
- 1. Introduction to Rice CommunicationsSonya Madeira StampManaging Partnersonya.madeira@ricecomms.com
- 3. Rice: Company and Team10/2/2009Company Confidential3
- 4. Who We AreFull-service communications consultancy set up in Singapore on January 1, 2009
- 5. Multi-cultural team of 10 executives supporting regional and multinational briefs for corporate and technology clients
- 6. Enterprising consultants who listen and offer creative solutions10/2/2009Company Confidential
- 7. Industry involvement10/2/2009Company Confidential5Accredited member:Institute of PR, SingaporeRegional Member
- 8. Rice: Services and Clients10/2/20096Company Confidential
- 9. Full Service Consultancy10/2/2009Company Confidential7
- 10. Client Sectors and Geography10/2/2009Company Confidential8Client sectorsTechnology:
- 11. satellite communications, telecommunications, mobile, storage, email integrity, cards loyalty management, security, power
- 12. Corporate:
- 13. commodities trading, commodities investment, mining and infrastructure, trade enterprise, human capital management, naval defense, sales performanceGeographySingapore 10%
- 14. Asia Pacific 70%
- 15. Global 20%Committed PR agency partners across Asia Pacific for in-country support
- 17. Rice: Case Studies and Results10/2/2009Company Confidential10
- 18. Volvo Ocean Race (Jan 2009)SummaryRice Comms was involved in supporting Inmarsat in Singapore as the official sponsor for satellite communications for the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race, managing a range of activities and meetings over a ten-day period.Objectives:Drive awareness on the role of Inmarsat as an enabling partner in making the Volvo Ocean Race the most connected race in history
- 19. Communicate updates on the FleetBroadband 150s scheduled launch at the end of Q2 200910/2/200911Company Confidential
- 20. SOW and ResultsScope of WorkOverall management and coordination for the Extreme Sports Filming Lecture at the VOR and the Singapore Maritime Academy
- 21. Content development including VOR press releases, by-lined and contributed articles on the Value of Satellite Communications and on Extreme Sports Filming, and various materials and collateral
- 22. Arranged interviews for Michael Butler, President, and Piers Cunningham, Head of Maritime Business; and coordinated media coverage of milestone events such as the VOR in-port race, boat tours, and the film lectures
- 23. On-site communications management of all media, academe, and corporate partner queries10/2/200912Company Confidential
- 24. 5th World Islamic Economic Forum, Jakarta (Feb 2009)SummaryWIEF gathers the movers and shakers of the Islamic business community including heads of states, and corporate leaders, and Rice supported RMMI in all aspects of its participation as Strategic Partner.ObjectivesRaise RMMIs profile as key investor and a partner in progress in Indonesia
- 25. Through the event, pursue partnerships in corporate and public affairs
- 26. Showcase RMMIs on-going projects in Indonesia to boost investments into these ventures10/2/200913Company Confidential
- 27. SOW and ResultsScope of Work:Managed state visit of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
- 28. Communications support for the signing of two Government to Government Agreements between Ras Al Khaimah and Indonesia, and speaking role for RMMI Managing Director
- 29. Management of high-profile business meetings including Malaysian Prime Minister, Indonesian President, IDB President, Chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank
- 30. Overall media and public relations services including drafting of press materials and collateral, arranging interviews and coordinating with ME partner for Middle East media coverage, among others10/2/200914Company Confidential
- 31. New Zealand Season 2009 (Mar-May 2009)SummaryRice was appointed in March 2009 to build awareness and interest in a series of lifestyle and business events planned as part of the bi-annual New Zealand Season in SingaporeObjectiveProvide Public Relations support for New Zealand - From Our Land to Yours, which ran from March 26 May 9, 2009 and included:
- 34. New Zealand Film Festival
- 35. Round the Vines tasting
- 36. 60 days of F&B promotions
- 37. Business Forum at Biopolis
- 39. SOW and ResultsScope of WorkOverall management of all event components
- 40. Content development copy writing for brochure, umbrella messaging, contributed article for High Commissioner, press release distribution, press invites, BT-CEO club contributions, press kit materials, Facebook event page
- 41. Media outreach media follow ups for RSVPs, briefing notes, spokespeople and partners interviews, on-site support
- 42. New media bloggers outreach, Facebook page, photography, social media releases
- 43. Miscellaneous sponsorship opportunities10/2/200916Company Confidential
- 44. Mobile Marketing Forum Asia 2009 (April 2009)SummaryRice was appointed on March 5 to support the APAC MD in building the event and generating visibility for MMA in the region.ObjectivePromote the Mobile Marketing Forum Asia 2009 as the premier mobile marketing event
- 45. Create awareness for the MMF held in Singapore for the first time10/2/200917Company Confidential
- 46. SOW and ResultsScope of WorkOverall liaison with client, speakers, partners and third parties
- 47. Content development contributed articles, media materials, sponsorship plan
- 48. Media outreach
- 49. New media bloggers outreach, Facebook and LinkedIn page, photography, video
- 50. Sub activities:
- 51. Network165 networking evening at the Singapore Flyer for journalists, bloggers and analysts
- 52. Coordinated guest lectures at Temasek Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic
- 53. Organised business meetings for client 10/2/2009Company Confidential18