ACN Newswire

London and Hong Kong, Dec 3, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Global Alliance Partners (GAP) celebrated its third year during its 7th semi-annual GAP conference held in London, United Kingdom earlier this month. GAP has grown from five to eleven member firms in just three years, strengthening the alliance withover 20,000 staff in 25 countries. "GAP's cross-border execution capabilities cover private equity, pre-IPO placements, share trading, research, funds management and equity placement opportunities; and now spans strategic markets not only in Asia,North America, and the Middle East, but also in India, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa", Robert W. McMillen, GAP's Chairman said. Mr. McMillen reported that there are currently five new membership applications under consideration and expressed hisoptimism for the future of the group. "Equally important and necessary is to firm up o... (more)

Dubai Lynx Announces 2012 Jury Line-Up

Dubai, Jan 25, 2012 - (ACN Newswire) - The Dubai International Advertising Festival, the leading Festival and Awards for creative excellence in the Middle East and North Africa, is pleased to announce the members of the juries responsible for judging and awarding entries into the 6th Dubai Lynx Awards. A total of 35 international, industry experts will come together in Dubai to judge and debate over the best of the region's work. Divided into six juries, each led by their own jury president, jury members will this year see entries from 14 categories: Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio, ... (more)

Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest Winners Announced

Overall Contest Winner to Work in Tokyo at ATSURO TAYAMA Hong Kong, Jan 18, 2012 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest 2012 awards ceremony took place last night, with Mak Chuen Chi named Overall Winner as well as Party & Evening-Wear Group Winner. Ms Mak will work in Tokyo, at ATSURO TAYAMA, for a month. The winners ofthe 36th Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest 2012 are: Overall Winner: Mak Chuen Chi: "Diving-Dance" Party & Evening-Wear Group Winner: Mak Chuen Chi: "Diving-Dance" Casual & Jeans-Wear Group Winner: Leung Ka Kin: "The Fear of Mr Alien"... (more)

Fashion Extravaganza Features Four International Designers

World Boutique Highlight Attracts City Celebrities Hong Kong, Jan 17, 2012 - (ACN Newswire) - Last night's Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza, one of the highlights of World Boutique, Hong Kong, showcased the latest fashion of four internationally renowned fashion designers: Hong Kong's Hidy Ng, London's Craig Lawrence, Paris' Risto Bimbiloski, and Shanghai's Qi Gang. Ms Ng, known for her attention to detail and use of luxurious fabric, unveiled a new women's collection. Mr Lawrence's show featured his avant-garde knitwear, while Mr Bimbiloski's creations focused on a mix of East and... (more)

Asian Marketing Effectiveness Festival to be Held in Shanghai 26 & 27 April 2012

James Thompson, APAC Chief Marketing Officer, Diageo, Appointed Jury President Shanghai, Dec 1, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - The 2012 Asian Marketing Effectiveness Festival, the region's must-attend learning platform and awards for effectiveness, will take place 26 and 27 April at the Pudong Shangri-La hotel in Shanghai, China. Attended by senior marketers, heads of agencies, brand pioneers, consumer and customer insight professionals and media owners, the two-day event offers a series of thought-provoking seminars presented by leading industry figures and a showcase of the best marke... (more)