Award Winning Creative Director Guan Hin Tay Unveils Pioneering Book ‘COLLIDE: Embracing Conflict to Boost Creativity,’ Published by Penguin Random House SEA
SINGAPORE, Feb 27, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Guan Hin Tay, esteemed creative director and thought leader, unveiled his highly anticipated book “COLLIDE: Embracing Conflict to Boost Creativity” during a captivating launch event held at the Book Bar, 57 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089521. Among the attendees were esteemed Book Bar Founder Alex Chua, along with a gathering of friends and well-wishers, marking a momentous occasion in the realm of creativity and innovation.
Published by Penguin Random House SEA, “COLLIDE” challenges conventional thinking by presenting a fresh perspective on creativity in the digital age. With a focus on harnessing conflict as a catalyst for innovation, the book offers a unique framework for navigating the complexities of the creative process.
“At its core, ‘COLLIDE’ is about embracing tension and harnessing it as a driving force for creative breakthroughs,” said Guan Hin Tay. “By exploring the intersections of seemingly disparate ideas, we can unlock new realms of possibility and drive meaningful change,” he adds. The book unveils a holistic framework for nurturing creative tension, encapsulated in the acronym “COLLIDE,” representing Context, Opportunity, Learning, Leverage, Ideate, Develop, and Execute.
Featuring a foreword by Merlee Jayme, CHAIRMOM, Founder of The MISFITS CAMP, and exclusive interviews with industry luminaries including Fredrik Haren, David Guerrero, Valerie Madon, and Asia’s top social media influencer Ng Ming Wei, “COLLIDE” offers practical insights and inspirational anecdotes to empower readers to unleash their creative potential.
Praise for “COLLIDE” has been effusive, with industry leaders hailing it as a transformative guide to innovation:
– Paul Kemp-Robertson, Chief Content Officer at LIONS, Co-Founder at Contagious: “Guan presents a compelling case for the indispensable role of innovation in various aspects of life and work.”
– Russel Wong, Hollywood Celebrity Photographer: “Guan’s book presents an enjoyable method, illustrating how true innovation arises from the clash of ideas.”
– Andrew Robertson, President & CEO, BBDO Worldwide: “Collide is more than a guide; it’s an invitation to break the barriers to our creativity.”
– Sonja Piontek, CSP, Former Director of Marketing BMW Asia, Best Selling Author: “Guan Hin brilliantly encapsulates what it means to be a true innovator.”
– Troy Ruhanen, President & CEO, TBWA/Worldwide: “Collide empowers readers to harness their creativity in groundbreaking ways.”
COLLIDE: Embracing Conflict to Boost Creativity” is now available for purchase at leading bookstores and online retailers in Singapore
Amazon SG link: www.amazon.sg/Collide-Embracing-Conflict-Boost-Creativity/dp/981512711X/ref=sr_1_1
Amazon (international) pre-order link: Available from 11th March 2024
www.amazon.com/Collide-Embracing-conflict-boost-creativity/dp/981512711X/ref=sr_1_1
About Guan Hin Tay
Guan Hin Tay, esteemed creative Director and thought leader, BBDO SINGAPORE is a globally acclaimed creative visionary, boasting a distinguished track record of over 300 awards. As the current Creative Chairman of BBDO Singapore, he brings over three decades of expertise garnered from influential roles in leading advertising networks such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Wunderman Thompson, and Leo Burnett. Guan’s strategic prowess in digital engagement, innovation, and the innovative creative conflict resolution ideation technique has propelled blue-chip clients like Visa, Audi, Shell, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, P&G, HSBC, and Unilever to new heights, enhancing their market share. Notably, he is the first Southeast Asian Singaporean to serve as a Jury President at Cannes Lions and preside over the esteemed Design & Art Direction London. Renowned for his captivating speeches, Guan has graced prestigious industry events worldwide, including TEDx, Spikes Asia, and the One Show, captivating audiences with his insights. He has also lent his expertise to major international clients such as the US Grain Council, Tencent, TikTok, Meta, and Unilever. Embracing a commitment to innovation and talent development, Guan pioneered Singapore’s first advertising student awards called the Crowbar Student Awards. With a wealth of experience behind him, his inaugural book marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
About Penguin Random House SEA
Penguin Random House SEA is a leading publisher committed to delivering exceptional literary works that inspire, educate, and entertain readers across Southeast Asia. Penguin Random House SEA promotes a culture of reading and lifelong learning in the region with a diverse portfolio of titles spanning fiction, non-fiction, and children’s literature.
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New Award for Young Nuclear Filmmakers
The year 2023 concludes with a delightful surprise for the International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) and aspiring film directors tackling the topic of nuclear power.
The California-based Samuel Lawrence Foundation (SLF) has generously donated a new award to the International Uranium Film Festival. This award, named the “Samuel Lawrence Foundation Award for the Best Young Filmmaker,” will be presented to the most outstanding film of the year directed by promising new talents, accompanied by a $1,000 cash prize.
“We express our profound gratitude for the donation of the Samuel Lawrence Foundation Award for the Best Young Filmmaker,” says the festival’s executive director, Márcia Gomes de Oliveira. “This marks a significant milestone for the International Uranium Film Festival and serves as crucial support and encouragement for young filmmakers dedicated to the challenging and essential topic of nuclear power and radioactive dangers.”
Radioactivity, being invisible and lacking in taste or color, poses unique challenges. Márcia Gomes states, “The creativity of young filmmakers plays a crucial role in bringing the consequences of nuclear power—from uranium mining to nuclear waste—to the public, ensuring that incidents like Chernobyl or Fukushima and the plight of uranium mining and nuclear weapons victims are not forgotten.”
Norbert G. Suchanek, the festival co-founder, adds, “Our special thanks also go to the Nuclear Energy Information Service (NEIS) in Chicago, which facilitated this valuable connection with the Samuel Lawrence Foundation. We anticipate a long and successful collaboration for the well-being of the Earth and its people.”
The 13th edition of the International Uranium Film Festival in Rio de Janeiro is scheduled to take place at Rio’s renowned Modern Art Museum (MAM Rio) Cinematheque from May 25 to June 1, 2024. Prior to Rio, the world’s film festival on nuclear issues embarks on a marathon tour across North America, featuring screenings in 11 cities, including Asheville (NC), Chicago (IL), Las Vegas (NV), Irvine (CA), Salem (OR), Santa Barbara (CA), Seattle (WA), Spokane (WA), Tucson (AZ), Vancouver in Canada, and the Navajo Nation capital Window Rock (AZ).
The Samuel Lawrence Foundation (SLF), established in 2010 in San Diego, actively promotes community engagement with creative endeavors and participation in issues of local and global scientific concerns. Additionally, SLF staunchly opposes the nuclear waste storage near San Onofre State Beach, dedicating substantial resources to addressing the challenge of radioactive waste improperly stranded at the closed San Onofre nuclear power plant.
“We persist in addressing the irresponsibility of the situation through vigilant scientific inquiry and community education critical in challenging an investor-owned utility,” says SLF President Bart Ziegler. “Ignorance is as much a danger as the nuclear risks we seek to resolve. Through our newsletters and social media, the public can also receive a continuous flow of digital communications to stay informed and involved with issues directly impacting our community’s well-being.” https://www.samuellawrencefoundation.org
The Nuclear Energy Information Service (NEIS) serves as Illinois’ Nuclear Power Watchdog, advocating for the end of nuclear power since 1981 and promoting sustainable, ecologically sound, and socially just energy solutions. https://neis.org
About the Festival
Founded in 2010 by the Brazilian social scientist Márcia Gomes de Oliveira and the German environmental journalist Norbert G. Suchanek, the International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) is dedicated to all nuclear topics and the entire nuclear fuel chain, from uranium mining to nuclear waste, from nuclear war to nuclear accidents. For the past 13 years, the Uranium Film Festivals have been held annually in Rio de Janeiro and Berlin and in addition also in several other countries and cities such as Lisbon, New Delhi, Montreal, New York and Washington DC. Since 2016, when the International Uranium Film Festival was held for the first time at the famous Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles in collaboration with Hollywood star Kat Kramer, it has also been known as the Atomic Age Cinema Fest. The IUFF relies on voluntary work and donations from individuals and institutions.
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Hong Kong – Speech by CE at THE ONE Humanitarian Award 10th Anniversary Award Gala Dinner (English only) (with video)
Speech by CE at THE ONE Humanitarian Award 10th Anniversary Award Gala Dinner (English only) (with video)
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Following is the video speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the ceremony of THE ONE Humanitarian Award 10th Anniversary Award Gala Dinner today (November 15):
Dr David Harilela (Founder and Global Chair of THE ONE Humanitarian Award), Mr Gordon McInally (Rotary International President), Mr Andy Li (District Governor of Rotary International District 3450), Mr Eugene Fong (THE ONE Co-Chair), Mr H W Fung (THE ONE Hong Kong Chair), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good evening. It gives me great pleasure to address you at tonight’s prestigious event. You are all gathered here to celebrate one cause. The one cause, that has been promoting the sustainability of exemplary service for humanity for a decade.
THE ONE Humanitarian Award was founded by Dr David Harilela in 2012. It is a project by Rotary International District 3450. It recognises and empowers outstanding individuals, who have dedicated their lives to the improvement of mankind.
Throughout the years, THE ONE Award International, together with the award’s local editions in Hong Kong and the Philippines, has rewarded over 60 unsung heroes around the globe. The award has donated over US$3 million, and transformed over 300 000 lives.
I express my sincere gratitude to THE ONE Humanitarian Award, for the selfless humanitarian service you have encouraged in mankind, and for your continuous effort in spreading the important value of compassion.
The Belt and Road Initiative was proposed by President Xi Jinping 10 years ago. It has become a key platform for building a global community with a shared future. Last month at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, President Xi said that we should jointly address various global risks and challenges, and deliver a bright future of peace, development, co-operation and mutual benefit for future generations.
Under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong is bestowed with unparalleled connectivity with both the Mainland of China and the rest of the world. Not only are we an international financial, shipping and trading centre, Hong Kong is also committed to becoming a major international philanthropic centre.
And we need to look no further than to our people for the drive to achieve that. The people of Hong Kong are well-known for their benevolence. They always lend their helping hands to those in need, to those who suffer from natural disasters, poverty, sickness or other misfortune.
At last count, based on their tax exemption status, some 10 000 charities have been set up in Hong Kong. In the financial year 2020-21, approved charitable donations under profits tax for business donors totalled US$560 million. For individual donors, charitable donations approved under salaries tax was about US$1 billion.
Figures aside, if you simply look around the kind and faithful faces around you this evening, you will know why I am confident that we can rise as a charitable hub.
I know you are all eager to know which of this year’s award finalists will win THE ONE honour. My heartfelt congratulations to the awardees and all finalists for your dedicated service to the community.
My thanks again to THE ONE Humanitarian Award for the past decade of success, in recognising the best in humanity. And I wish you every success in the years to come.
Enjoy the evening. Thank you very much.
HERNDON, Va. – Oct. 5, 2023 – PRLog — The 2023 ASA Award winners were announced today, Monday, October 2 at the International Awards Luncheon held at the 2023 ASA International Valuation Conference in New Orleans, LA. Winners included: Also, during the ceremonies, ASA’s College of Fellows recognized William Engel and Douglas Krieser for their contributions to ASA and the appraisal profession and conferred the designation of Fellow (FASA)—the highest honor ASA bestows. Award Ceremony of Most Improved Trainees of the Youth Employment and Training Programme 2023 cum Concert held today (with photos)
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The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, said that young people are the future of society. The YETP of the LD has been co-operating with social partners to assist young people in creating extraordinary career journeys by supporting them to enter the labour market and master work skills, thereby boosting their employment competitiveness.
Mr Sun also expressed gratitude to stakeholders for the efforts they made for the trainees. He pointed out that the advancement of the awardees had not come easy. Apart from their own dedication, the concerted efforts of employers, service providers and case managers in providing them with work opportunities and assistance were indispensable. He encouraged young people to equip themselves and seize every opportunity during their career journey to contribute to the future of Hong Kong and the development of the nation.
The YETP is open to young school leavers aged 15 to 24 with educational attainment at a sub-degree level or below. Enrolment in the YETP is free of charge. Services offered include pre-employment training, workplace attachment training, on-the-job salaried training and case management services provided by registered social workers.
For details, please visit the YETP’s website at www.yes.labour.gov.hk. The LD has also set up a Youth Employment Services hotline at 2112 9932 to provide a one-stop enquiry service regarding the programme and receive registrations of on-the-job training vacancies from employers.
ASA Announces 2023 Award Winners
Hong Kong – Award Ceremony of Most Improved Trainees of the Youth Employment and Training Programme 2023 cum Concert held today (with photos)
The Award Ceremony of Most Improved Trainees of the Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) 2023 cum Concert, co-organised by the Labour Department (LD) and Radio 2 of Radio Television Hong Kong, was held today (August 25) to commend the distinguished trainees of the YETP, which is a programme run by the LD. The award ceremony was themed “Fly with YETP”. Most Improved Trainees Awards were presented to 10 outstanding trainees who achieved significant improvements in personal development, leadership or work performance during the training period. Merit Awards were also given to 10 other trainees to encourage them to work hard in realising their career goals.Ads
