Topic: Power of Blogging as Part of a Social Media Tool

Moderator: Dr Chung Peichi

Speakers: Stephie Tan, Belinda Ang, Jeremy Ang, Pat Law

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About The Speakers:


Dr. Peichi Chung
She received her Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Indiana University-Bloomington in 2002. Her research area includes social impact of new communication technology, digital popular culture and film studies. Before joining CNM, Dr. Chung worked as an assistant professor at the National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. Her dissertation thesis examines the use of the internet as an alternative medium in Taiwan. Dr. Chung's research interests cover various disciplines where she sees the internet as a central theme that connects theories of culture together. She holds a MA in Telecommunication from Ohio University and a BA in British Literature from Tunghai University, Taiwan.
Site: http://profile.nus.edu.sg/fass/cnmcp/

Stephie Tan
The co-founder of Fashion Nation, the prominent Singapore fashion blog. freelance writing for several publications –her portfolio includes Tongue in Chic and CATALOG. On her site, she shares her thoughts on entertainment, travel, food, living in Singapore and things which have caught her fancy on the Blogosphere.
Site: http://www.stephiesays.com/

Belinda Ang
An advocate of self-defined success and excellence, Belinda found her passion and forte in the social media sphere, with an all-rounded perspective of the integrated marketing environment having served in areas of film, events, viral with a foundation in multimedia. She is also guest contributor for marketing column in Lianhe Zaobao.
Site: http://belindaang.com/

Jeremy Sing
Contributor to Sinema's official site, www.sinema.sg
Site: http://sindieonly.blogspot.com/

Pat Law
Feisty digital strategist by day, armed with through-the-line advertising experience. Dousing society’s concerns with biting humour nicely delivered through her piercing words, Pat sees blankanvas as the rehabilitation centre she couldn’t afford. Pat writes for LOTL International, iSh and Singapore Architect. When working at AKQA, Publicis, Rocket-X Media, TBWA and Arc Worldwide, she had the luxury of working with the world’s finest minds. And the dumbest, too.
Site: http://blankanvas.bypatlaw.com/