Neil Mirano, Director of Client Services 1. Tell us about what you do and how long you’ve been at RICE. I’m the Director of Client Services at RICE, primarily managing several B2B tech accounts. I’ve been with RICE for over 10 years. Here’s a fun fact: FICO is a client I’ve worked with since day […] The post Six Questions with… appeared first on RICE ..read more

Last 28 June, our Singapore office hosted our annual #PrideMonth event with AKIN!  This year, we focused on progress. Colleagues from all our offices joined us over Zoom to delve into updates on LGBTQ+ rights in places like Hong Kong, Australia, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore and the Philippines. So…why are we looking at progress? To help […] The post Queer Eye for Progress: RICE-AKIN Pride event recap! appeared first on RICE ..read more

Tangential Laterality; Dramatic Realness / Special Pride Edition TL;DR is our way of bringing you condensed versions of recent news stories. Each edition contains just two stories that we believe are worth your time. We promise you should be able to digest these bite-size summaries in just under 3 minutes! Check out past issues here. Inclusivity in limbo: The push and pull of […] The post Embracing Modernity: Sex Education & Drag appeared first on RICE ..read more

Tangential Laterality; Dramatic Realness / Special Pride Edition TL;DR is our way of bringing you condensed versions of recent news stories. Each edition contains just two stories that we believe are worth your time. We promise you should be able to digest these bite-size summaries in just under 3 minutes! Check out past issues here. Pride and Prejudice: Queer Defiance in Post-Coup Myanmar […] The post The Queer Revolution: Protests & Marriage appeared first on RICE ..read more

Tangential Laterality; Dramatic Realness / Special Pride Edition TL;DR is our way of bringing you condensed versions of recent news stories. Each edition contains just two stories that we believe are worth your time. We promise you should be able to digest these bite-size summaries in just under 3 minutes! Check out past issues here. Trans-ition Time: Hong Kong’s ID […] The post Change & Evolution – ID Cards & Apologies appeared first on RICE ..read more

There is no question about the significance of external communications in shaping stakeholders’ perceptions of a company’s brand and values. But an equally critical yet often overlooked aspect is internal and employee communications – and how we connect with our most valuable stakeholders: our employees. Effective communication is key to maintaining an engaged workforce in […] The post Unlocking success with internal comms appeared first on RICE ..read more

Brands must maintain relevance and effectiveness in their communication strategies. Through strategic research, we work with brands to leverage insights to accelerate their industry engagement and advocacy efforts. Here are two examples: 1. Leveraging insights to elevate industry engagement and advocacy In the highly competitive digital advertising landscape, where privacy concerns are increasingly at the […] The post Driving brand engagement and advocacy through strategic insights appeared first on RICE ..read more

There is no question about the significance of external communications in shaping stakeholders’ perceptions of a company’s brand and values. But an equally critical yet often overlooked aspect is internal and employee communications – and how we connect with our most valuable stakeholders: our employees. Effective communication is key to maintaining an engaged workforce in […] The post Unlocking Business Success and Growth Potential With Internal Communications appeared first on RICE ..read more

The need for research and insights In an ever-evolving global landscape, brands face challenges that demand forward-thinking solutions. Nadzirah Samsudin, RICE’s Research and Insights Lead, collaborates with communications strategists at the consultancy to help brands navigate today’s market complexities. Together, they decode shifting trends and consumer behaviours, shaping how brands communicate and connect with their […] The post Guiding brands through the shifting sands appeared first on RICE ..read more

Now that we’ve announced our expansion into Thailand and the Philippines, it’s time to get down to business. Oh wait, we have started the business. Eighteen months ago to be exact.  Our Thailand and Philippine offices have been fully operational for some time now, with teams supporting a growing base of clients. We could have […] The post Where Good Meets Growth appeared first on RICE ..read more