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Championing Equality and Sparking Brand Connection for PR in Southeast Asia
March 8, 2024
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Bud Communications
For PR agencies in Southeast Asia, taking a strong stance on gender equality presents a unique opportunity to not only strengthen their brand image but also contribute to building a more equitable future for the region.
Buddy Spotlight - Meet Fajar Handoko
February 7, 2024
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Bud Communications
In this interview, Fajar will pull back the curtain on what got him here, revealing what's worked for him in connecting with the media and what, from his perch, are trends keeping him on his toes regarding the future of the industry.
Communication Essentials for Disruptive Times - our latest playbook
December 13, 2023
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Bud Communications
Within our latest "Bud Perspective" Playbook, we explore five essential communication approaches through the lens of standout B2B and B2C brand campaigns.
Bud makes senior appointments to expand its communications capabilities for disruptor brands
September 6, 2023
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Bud Communications
Bud welcomes two new senior Buddies into the fold, bringing decades of experience and supporting a new suite of creative communications solutions for its B2B, consumer and non-profit clients.
Mastering the Media Landscape: Essential Tips for Nurturing Journalist Relationships in Southeast Asia
August 22, 2023
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Fajar Handoko
As public relations professionals operating in the dynamic region of Southeast Asia, we assume a pivotal role in alleviating journalists' workload by establishing and nurturing robust relationships with them.
How Bud will use Generative AI Tools
July 5, 2023
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Bud
We sat together as an agency and put the first steps in place to create our framework for the use of Generative AI in our work
Bud marks third birthday with new service offering and playbook for startups
June 22, 2023
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Bud
The award-winning PR and content agency for disruptor brands launches new service named Moonshot and releases a primer for startups looking to get their foot on the communications & PR ladder.
Sector Spotlight - Health Tech Trends in 2023
May 23, 2023
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Trishal Kaur
In the final episode of Bud's Sector Spotlight series, we uncover the health tech trends we can expect to see in 2023.
Sector Spotlight - HealthTech’s changing Business Models
May 5, 2023
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Trishal Kaur
This month, we uncovered the changing business models in the health tech industry.
Sector Spotlight - What’s to come of Healthtech Funding?
April 25, 2023
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Kimberly Garcia
This month we zoom in on healthtech and look at the state of the funding landscape.
Promotion time at Bud following the wrap of our 2022-23 financial year
April 20, 2023
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Bud Communications
The award-winning PR agency for APAC technology brands has elevated several team members following its annual appraisal process
Bud wins trio of regional tech clients on the eve of the agency’s third birthday
April 12, 2023
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Bud Communications
The award-winning PR agency for technology brands has scored a hat trick of account wins across Asia-Pacific, having been appointed by dLocal, Iceotope and Crimtan.
TL'DR Twitter Blue-hoo!
November 18, 2022
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Radhika Sharma
The Twitter Blue debut caused a chaos of impersonations
TL;DR: BeReal and a #throwback to the age of #nofilter content
September 15, 2022
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Kimberly Garcia
Is authenticity making a comeback?
Singapore Fintech Festival And Elevandi Appoint Bud For Public Relations Duties
August 31, 2022
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Radhika Sharma
The award-winning PR agency for challenger brands has been appointed for PR duties for the world’s largest Fintech festival, expecting delegates from across the globe to converge in Singapore this November. 
TL;DR: Netflix and Microsoft - what this power couple means for APAC businesses
July 20, 2022
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Jon Howard
Ads, ads and more ads are coming.
Bud expands regional team with three key hires in APAC
July 15, 2022
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Bud
Award-winning technology PR agency, Bud has expanded its team to add further momentum to its growth in Southeast Asia. The recent hires bring tremendous experience to bolster Bud’s integrated communications offerings for its portfolio of challenger technology brands.
Bud Communications and WITH Global Alliance join PrivacyRules to offer crisis communications expertise across 12 markets
June 14, 2022
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Bud Communications
The With Global Alliance members, as exclusive communications partners in their respective home markets, will provide crisis communications preparedness and management to businesses at risk of, or directly experiencing, a data crisis.
Bud Communications bags a slew of clients in APAC
June 9, 2022
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Radhika Sharma
Technology PR agency, Bud,has announced a series of account wins across the APAC region, which includes global brands such as DHL Express, MindFi, Capgemini Invent, Tokocrypto, Yellow.ai, and MoEngage.
From corporate reputation to hero content campaigns: the global trends that will dominate in 2022
February 2, 2022
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Oliver Budgen
The last couple of years has been a great learning curve for all of us. PR professionals across the world have demonstrated agility and resilience to ensure business continuity – both for their agencies and their clients. While there is still no clear end to the global pandemic in sight, there is hope 2022 may be a little easier.
5 tech trends to see you through 2022
January 27, 2022
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Oliver Budgen
Trends in the region that are game-changing, constantly evolving, and should be on your radar every day.
How indie PR agencies are surviving the pandemic
April 22, 2020
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Oliver Budgen
How are independent agencies handling the brunt of global pandemic? Are they hanging on a little better?
The state of PR around the globe
April 3, 2020
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Oliver Budgen
An interview with our founder and chief Oliver Budgen on how the region has fared in the pandemic and some lessons learned.
Will brands in Singapore ever get their ads culturally right? Creatives and ad execs weigh in
May 17, 2021
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Divika Jethmal
The conversation around diversity and inclusion has never been more prevalent in the US and EMEA, and in Asia Pacific, the topic is getting bigger and gaining more attention. The Drum takes a look at why it is hard for brands in Singapore to get their ads culturally right.
Bud Communications expands in SEA following a surge in demand from challenger tech brands
June 7, 2021
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Team Bud
Independent tech PR agency Bud Communications wins a tranche of new clients across B2C and B2B technology sectors.
What Tech leaders need to succeed post-pandemic
December 14, 2020
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Oliver Budgen
Tech companies in Southeast Asia have ignored culture and business strategy in place of VC funding rounds. But that won’t be enough in a post-pandemic world.
TPG Telecom rings up Bud Communications for PR duties
September 20, 2021
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Team Bud
BUD Communications will work closely together with the telecom operator to strengthen its presence in Asia through influencer engagement, communications strategy and creative brand campaigns.
Few spectators at Tokyo Olympics: how will it affect brands and sponsors?
July 9, 2021
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Maina Harjani
How has the pandemic opened new channels of engagement to keep the sporting experience alive?
FinTech from the eyes of the communicators
November 7, 2021
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Radhika Sharma
The rising FinTech industry has showcased a clear need for integrated communications that engages both the consumer and the brand on a deeper, solution-oriented level. What does that mean for the communicators?
Small is mighty: How specialist agencies are winning in Asia
September 20, 2021
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Sherawaye Hagger
In an era when disruption is the norm and communications is increasingly fragmented, specialist agencies are showing their real value for growth-focused brands.
Launching Australian Tech Brands in Southeast Asia
July 15, 2021
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Oliver Budgen
As Australian tech companies increasingly look to Asia for their next growth chapter, how can their leadership avoid the common pitfalls and set themselves up to succeed?
The age of agility: What post-COVID’s new generation of tech leaders need to succeed.
March 1, 2021
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Oliver Budgen
For the past 20 years, many technology companies in South East Asia have ignored building culture and business strategy and instead just lived for the next VC funding round. However, the coronavirus pandemic has revealed that those who build vision, agility and a fail-fast, learn-fast culture will emerge the strongest.
How To Work (In Your Pyjamas)
April 7, 2021
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Maina Harjani
18 months in a pandemic has shown us how to make the most out of flexible remote working. Find out how.