Red Pocket for Chinese Journalists

In the Chinese PR world, the “travel fee” refers to a sum of money contained in a blank envelope provided by a PR agency for journalists when they attend press activities. The amount of money is higher than “travel” around in China. It is more for “appreciation” for press to spare time to attend the press event. So, the travel fee just like a red pocket. Usually, the travel fee is RMB 300 (US$ 45) for journalists attending the press events. The travel fee is packed in a blank envelope, put into press kit before it is handed to reporters after he/she signs on the registration form.

Suggestions for English-speaking Spokesperson

1、 Learn some basic Chinese to give surprise to Chinese reporters: It always works! Some simple words like “Nihao” and “Xiexie” and ect, could make a very positive impression on reporters and build a rapport fastly.
2、 Keep smile
3、 Underscore any key take aways which relevant to Chinese market
4、 Have some basic knowledge of China – please know that we insist Taiwan is always a part of China and keep in mind that Hong Kong and Macau returned several years ago!

Sharon Stone - Brainless Idiot

Sharon Stone? I remembered that in previous articles, she is the perfect example of both beauty and wisdom. Journalists were keen on citing her high IQ scores, so we many people believe that she is a very intelligent!

But, not this time! Check below comments by Sharon Stone on the red carpet in Cannes, when was asked about Sichuan earthquake in China.

'Well you know it was very interesting because at first, you know, I am not happy about the ways the Chinese were treating the Tibetans because I don't think anyone should be unkind to anyone else. And so I have been very concerned about how to think and what to do about that because I don't like THAT.

And I had been this, you know, concerned about, oh how should we deal with the Olympics because they are not being nice to the Dalai Lama, who is a good friend of mine.
And all these earthquake and stuff happened and I thought: IS THAT KARMA? When you are not nice that bad things happen to you.

And then I got a letter, from the Tibetan Foundations that they want to go and be helpful. And that made me cry. And they ask me if I would write a quote about that and I said, "I would." And it was a big lesson to me, that some times you have to learn to put your head down and be of service even to people who are not nice to you. And that's a big lesson for me.'

Well, now we get to know how brainless Sharon Stone is, who did not know what human life is and what the reality is! She just showed us how a so-called high IQ person could be so idiot!

Actually, a big lesson for Sharon Stone should be - think twice before you talk!
Get to learn some basic tips of talking in public!

Boycott Carrefour

Several days earlier, my classmate forwarded a message on the MSN to call for the boycott of French products and in particular, the French supermarket chain Carrefour on May 1.

And just one day later, another message saying that Carrefour will strike back by launching a promotion activity is also circulating. And many people warned that “Do not succumb to the lure of low prices and sell our souls and our pride!”

Well, there is a big Carrefour nearby where I am now living. And sometimes, I will go shopping there. And because of the internet call, I will not go to Carrefour on May 1. Although I am a sane person and I know that boycotting Carrefour will hurt our Chinese people in some extent, which Chinese people know clearly. But, I am sure that May 1 will be a hard day for Carrefour, definitely!

Blogspot Unblocked Again

Blogging on Blogspot is not an easy thing cause it is often blocked by China government. Just several days before, my blog was blocked and now it is unblocked.

My only choice is that - get to used to it!

How many magazines here in China?

According to Xinhua China published 9,468 magazine titles with the relevant publishing generating about 17 billion yuan (2.29 billion U.S. dollars) in total annual output value up to April, 2007. And It reported that 5,068 titles were for natural sciences and engineering technologies.

Two Faces of Media

Jiang Nanchun must be sleepless during these days, cause a sudden uproar over Focus Media Wireless.
On Mar 15, Word Consumer Day, CCTV exposed that Focus Media Wireless was the one of the most important resources of the spam text message we received everyday! Wow! Yup, everyday, spam messages on our cell phones ranging from illegal guns trading to fake identification. (While, still, we can not say that how much of spam are from Focus Media.)
Now, you see, the former media’s love got into an embarrassing situation. Several days later, Jiang Nanchun strike back, apology on CCTV, received media interviews.