Ever wanted to have face time with key Hong Kong editors and journalists to understand how to get your business featured in the media? Here’s your chance! We are really excited to bring to you, in partnership with AWA, our exclusive ‘Meet the Media’ event where you’ll engage with the media, who will share exactly what they look for in a media pitch.
Learn how to get your media feature with Elaine Wong, Editor of Honeycombers Hong Kong, Salomé Grouard, Deputy Digital Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, Leanne Mirandilla, Deputy Chief Production Editor, at Style by SCMP and Catherine Wang at Forbes.
Gain invaluable insights into what media experts are searching for, the art of the perfect pitch, and much more. Attending this event will give you the opportunity to ask questions of these journalists, build your relationship with them – and most importantly understand what it takes to become a ‘media darling’.
We will also have three entrepreneurs pitching their businesses live! But this opportunity is only open to Media Members at Launchpad. If you’re interested to find out more, feel free to schedule a call with our Hong Kong Community Manager!
There are limited spots available, so reserve yours now!
Meet the Expert Guests
Elaine Wong
Editor at Honeycombers Hong Kong
Graduated from the University of Oxford, Elaine Wong is currently the Editor of Honeycombers Hong Kong, a leading digital lifestyle platform. She has published hundreds of articles about the arts and culture, the dining scene, and local pioneers in Hong Kong. She has also had extensive media and journalism experience, having written for Time Out Hong Kong, Time Out Shanghai, Localiiz, and China Daily Hong Kong Edition. Having spent a decade in the UK as a Hong Konger, Elaine hopes her work and unique perspectives can inspire cultural exchange between global audiences.
Salomé Grouard
Deputy Digital Editor at Tatler Hong Kong
Salomé Grouard is Deputy Digital Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, and has a passion for writing about gender and pop-culture. Previously, she was a Production Editor at South China Morning Post, where she also headed Lunar, the paper’s newsletter on gender-equality.
Catherine Wang
Reporter at Forbes Asia
Catherine is a Forbes Asia reporter based in Hong Kong where she covers rising startups across the Asia-Pacific region. She was lead editor of the 2023 Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list and category editor of the 2023 Forbes Asia 30 under 30 list. Born in New York City, Catherine graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a degree in political science.
Leanne Mirandilla
Deputy Chief Production Editor, Style & Specialist Publications at SCMP
Leanne Mirandilla is the deputy chief production editor at Style and specialist publications, SCMP, overseeing copyediting for both digital and print products since 2020. Previously, Leanne spent almost a decade producing English luxury lifestyle content in Hong Kong in a full-time and freelance capacity for titles including CNN Style, Hong Kong Tatler and Forbes Travel Guide, as well as commercial clients.