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title: "award-winning PR in Asia and news updates"
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published_at: "2022-09-30T11:25:20+00:00"
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McGallen & Bolden is a leading strategy, marketing, crisis communication, and PR agency in Asia Pacific, headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 1991, the group has served and led communications and leadership transformation programs for large and emerging clients in computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation, industrial safety and engineering, consumer and luxury products, audio and visual equipment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, non-profits, governments, and more.

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## What awards and accolades has McGallen & Bolden earned?

We received awards and accolades, including Most**Innovative PR Agency** (Bronze 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, Silver 2016), **PR Agency of the Year** (Bronze 2019, 2018, Silver 2017), **Digital Firm of the Year** (Honorable Mention 2017, 2016), FeedSpot **Top Singapore Blog**, **Best Singapore PR Agency List**, **Top 10 Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Singapore,** and **Top Training Firms in Singapore**.

[https://bloggers.feedspot.com/singapore_blogs/#h5547305](https://bloggers.feedspot.com/singapore_blogs/#h5547305)

## News and updates

Here are some updates, awards we have won, and news about our firm.

**Apr 2026**  
 **Dynamic Business Australia comments on Using AI without risking Data Leaks**

Our CTO, Seamus, was featured in leading trade media Dynamic Business in Australia, with comments on a curated piece by Yajush Gupta, “[What is the simplest way to start using AI in my business without risking data leaks.](https://dynamicbusiness.com/leadership-2/lets-talk-business/what-is-the-simplest-way-to-start-using-ai-in-my-business-without-risking-data-leaks.html)
” Seamus talked about the simplest, most cost-effective, and secure way to using AI for businesses, is offline RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), without all the worries of agentic AI. He stressed that RAG is digital sovereignty, securing sensitive and important data locally, with a straightforward workflow.

**Mar 2026**  
 **Dynamic Business Australia comments on Addressing Time Traps SMBs Face**

Our CTO, Seamus, was featured in leading trade media Dynamic Business in Australia, with comments on a curated piece by Yajush Gupta, “[The daily time traps costing small businesses and what actually fixes them](https://dynamicbusiness.com/leadership-2/lets-talk-business/lets-talk-the-daily-time-traps-costing-small-businesses-and-what-actually-fixes-them.html)
.” Seamus commented on SMBs wasting time on manual and repetitive data entry, as well as fragmented communication on “social commerce” where employees juggle inquiries across WhatsApp, Line, Telegram, and email. Another common problem amongst SMBs is micromanagement and the lack of staff empowerment. For these problems, Seamus recommended the use of scalable and user-friendly financial tools, social CRM tools to integrate all communications, RAG-based AI chatbots to address first-line queries, and the use of collaboration and project management platforms to address micromanagement.

**Oct 2025**  
 **Dynamic Business Australia comments on bootstrapping**

Our CTO, Seamus, was featured in leading trade media Dynamic Business in Australia, with comments on a curated piece by Yajush Gupta, “[How to win customers even when competitors spend 10x more](https://dynamicbusiness.com/leadership-2/lets-talk-business/how-to-win-customers-even-when-competitors-spend-10x-more.html)
.” Seamus commented on how organizations can bootstrap and adopt OSS (open source software) to compete with the big businesses.

**Oct 2025**  
 **Media briefing for tech client at the Singapore F1**

We invited top-tier media from dailies, business media, tech media, and lifestyle/luxury media for a media briefing with a leading cybersecurity client, and we led a short media interview with F1 racing legend Carlos Sainz at the Paddock of Singapore F1 2025.

Our CTO Seamus leading the media interview with F1 racing legend Carlos Sainz at Singapore F1 2025**Oct 2025****FutureCIO byline on “AI literacy to ensure business value realization”**

Our CTO, Seamus, contributed a thought leadership article on leading trade media FutureCIO, on “[AI literacy to ensure business value realization](https://futurecio.tech/ai-literacy-to-ensure-business-value-realisation/)
,” where he shared the current AI trajectory, RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), offline AI, and surviving in the Web 4.0 era.

**Aug 2025****Dynamic Business Australia comments on Crisis Management**

Our CTO, Seamus, was featured in leading trade media Dynamic Business in Australia, with comments on a curated piece by Yajush Gupta, “[What to do when your business gut instinct screams ‘danger’ at every option](https://dynamicbusiness.com/leadership-2/lets-talk-business/what-to-do-when-your-business-gut-instinct-screams-danger-at-every-option.html)
,” Seamus commented on how organizations can learn from pilots in handling crises and communication through CRM (crew resource management).

**Aug 2025**  
 **Dynamic Business Australia comments on AI**

Our CTO, Seamus, was featured in leading trade media Dynamic Business in Australia, with comments on a curated piece by Yajush Gupta, “[How to win at AI when you don’t have time to learn it](https://dynamicbusiness.com/featured/tech-tuesday/6-knowledge-management-platforms-changing-how-teams-work.html)
.” Seamus commented on how best to adopt AI for SMBs, with RAG (retrieval augmented generation) and offline RAG.

**Aug 2025**  
 **Learning Crisis Management & Communication from the Aviation industry**

Our CTO, Seamus, had the leading trade media [FutureIoT feature his byline](https://futureiot.tech/learning-crisis-management-and-communication-from-the-aviation-industry-2/)
on “Learning crisis management and communication from the aviation industry.” Get a feel on how McGallen & Bolden sees crisis management and crisis communications, and how best to use the best practices from aviation to help you manage crises and communication.

Screenshot**Jul 2025**  
 **Dynamic Business Australia comments on project management**

Our CTO, Seamus, was featured on leading trade media Dynamic Business in Australia, with comments on a curated piece by Yajush Gupta, “[We asked the pros how businesses should really handle project management](https://dynamicbusiness.com/leadership-2/lets-talk-business/we-asked-the-pros-how-businesses-should-really-handle-project-management.html)
.” Seamus commented on what options there are, what these project management tools’ capabilities are, and what McGallen & Bolden chose.

**Jun 2025**  
 **McGallen & Bolden helps clients manage APAC strategy and communication shifts**

We sent out a [wire release](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/825384416/mcgallen-bolden-helps-clients-manage-asia-pacific-strategy-and-communication-shifts)
 announcing our integrated approach to helping international and regional clients manage strategy and communication shifts in a rapidly changing economy shaped by conflict and AI and continuing to grow in the Asia Pacific region. Businesses in cybersecurity, cloud, engineering, robotics, automation, healthcare, and FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) will benefit from this holistic approach in this region.

Syndications include: [ABC27](https://www.abc27.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/825384416/mcgallen-bolden-helps-clients-manage-asia-pacific-strategy-and-communication-shifts/)
, [FOX59](https://fox59.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/825384416/mcgallen-bolden-helps-clients-manage-asia-pacific-strategy-and-communication-shifts/)
, and [KTLA5](https://ktla.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/825384416/mcgallen-bolden-helps-clients-manage-asia-pacific-strategy-and-communication-shifts/)
.

**Jun 2025**  
 **Dynamic Business Australia comments on cost reduction**

Our CTO, Seamus, was featured on leading trade media Dynamic Business in Australia, with comments on a curated piece by Yajush Gupta, “[Let’s Talk about the Missing Piece in Every Cost-Reduction Plan](https://dynamicbusiness.com/leadership-2/lets-talk-business/lets-talk-about-the-missing-piece-in-every-cost-reduction-plan.html)
.” Seamus commented on how SMEs need not lay off employees to be effective but adopt the right technologies for more effective cost reduction.

Screenshot#### Mar 2025 Top 10 Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Singapore

“Singapore Top 10” featured us as one of their “[Top 10 Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Singapore.”](https://sgtop10.com/top-10-best-digital-marketing-agencies-in-singapore/#McGallen_Bolden_Pte_Ltd)
Thank you! Read their comments below:

> *“McGallen & Bolden Pte Ltd is a marketing and public relations agency based in Singapore. Established in 1991, the agency specializes in integrated marketing communications, public relations, digital marketing, crisis management, and media training. They serve a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, and government sectors.*
> 
>  *The agency is known for its innovative approaches and has received various accolades for its work. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, including content creation, social media management, event management, branding, and strategic communication planning.”*

[https://sgtop10.com/top-10-best-digital-marketing-agencies-in-singapore/#McGallen_Bolden_Pte_Ltd](https://sgtop10.com/top-10-best-digital-marketing-agencies-in-singapore/#McGallen_Bolden_Pte_Ltd)

#### Feb 2025 FutureIoT piece on “Learning crisis management and communication from the aviation industry”

Our CTO, Seamus, contributed a piece on “[Learning crisis management and communication from the aviation industry](https://futureiot.tech/learning-crisis-management-and-communication-from-the-aviation-industry/)
” at leading B2B media FutureIOT, briefly on ISO 22361 and how airline pilots manage crises and situations with effective communication.

#### Jan 2025 IndieReader review of “Tough Times Great PR” book

Thanks to the good folks of leading book site [IndieReader](https://indiereader.com/book_review/tough-times-great-pr/?mb)
 for reviewing our book “Tough Times Great PR.”

> *IndieReader staff*: TOUGH TIMES, GREAT PR by Seamus Phan offers a pragmatic and insightful exploration of public relations strategies tailored for navigating challenging economic climates. The book excels in delivering actionable advice, including case studies and a step-by-step approach to leveraging PR during recessions, making it an invaluable resource for business leaders. Phan’s ability to distill complex concepts into digestible, practical tips ensures readers walk away equipped to enhance their brand’s resilience and visibility.

#### Jan 2025 PRlog

Find us on the [PRlog listing](https://biz.prlog.org/mcgallen/)
 for public relations (PR), crisis communication, marketing (including digital marketing), branding, and media training.

#### Dec 2024 TechTradeAsia features our AI and crisis communication initiatives

Dr. Seamus Phan was quoted in trade media TechTrade Asia on how McGallen & Bolden as a firm has been developing AI initiatives internally as well as for clients, including AI chatbots, wiki-style knowledge bases, and mobile apps for crisis management and crisis communication. [Read the full piece here](https://www.techtradeasia.com/2025/01/2024-corporate-highlights-m-to-r.html)
.

#### Dec 2024 FutureIoT commentary on “recruiting and developing employees”

Dr. Seamus Phan contributed a commentary piece to FutureIoT, a leading B2B media outlet, on “recruiting and developing employees.” The author emphasizes the significance of hiring the proper individuals for a company, emphasizing personality, commitment, and curiosity. They recommend that organizations profile individuals early on through application correspondence, profiling exams, and interviews. Profiling tests such as MBTI, TypeFinder®, Enneagram, Big Five, and DISC can help identify whether candidates can effectively integrate into the company. Employers can use interviewers to evaluate a candidate’s competence and expertise. Employers can employ self-starters who require minimal guidance and possess the ability to overcome challenges. Businesses can create and maintain a learning management system (LMS) to provide employees with current information and knowledge. Tools like LearnPress and Beautiful.ai enable the creation of learning content. Empowering and liberating employees is critical to achieving joint success. [Read the full piece here](https://futureiot.tech/recruiting-and-developing-employees/)
.

#### Nov 2024 Bluesky @mcgallen.com

We are starting a Bluesky social channel related to public relations (PR), crisis communication, crisis management, branding, and more. Find us at [https://bsky.app/profile/mcgallen.com](https://bsky.app/profile/mcgallen.com)
.

#### Nov 2024 Crunchbase

We are listed on [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mcgallen-bolden-pte-ltd)
 as a PR agency for areas such as public relations (PR), business strategy, marketing, crisis communication, media training, and branding in Asia Pacific.

#### Nov 2024 Quora Spaces @publicrelationsinasia

We are starting a [Quora Space (https://publicrelationsinasia.quora.com/)](https://publicrelationsinasia.quora.com/)
 and hope to populate it with useful Questions and Answers (Q&A) related to public relations (PR), crisis communication, crisis management, branding, and more.

#### Nov 2024 Found on Campaign Asia Portfolio

We are listed on the leading public relations (PR) and communications media, Campaign Asia, under their [Portfolio page](https://www.campaignasia.com/agencyportfolio/Company/5675,communications-and-pr,mcgallen-and-bolden.aspx)
.

[https://www.campaignasia.com/agencyportfolio/Company/5675,communications-and-pr,mcgallen-and-bolden.aspx](https://www.campaignasia.com/agencyportfolio/Company/5675,communications-and-pr,mcgallen-and-bolden.aspx)
McGallen & Bolden, found on Campaign Asia Portfolio#### Oct 2024 Crisis management framework and app

We have tweaked our crisis communications framework for clients and have it hosted as a template online for collaboration with our partners and clients. We have also developed a crisis management app that works on desktops, tablets, and smartphones (iOS and Android) that can be adapted for any client in any industry and deployed through us or by clients.

#### Aug 2024 AI RAG chatbot development

We have been working on various AI chatbots that are based on RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), with content that is from clients and their own materials, whether online or from documents (e.g., PDFs). Such RAG-based chatbots can be deployed on websites, making them great customer service and pre-sales mechanisms.

#### Jul 2024 Crisis Management and Communication Program Updated

We have updated our content with more current perspectives to reflect the ever-changing geopolitical, economic, technological, and other scenarios so that our clients’ spokespersons are more able to communicate corporate decisions and actions on-air and in other media. Beyond our BlackMagic Design’s Studio Camera system, we have also acquired more portable Zoom and mobile video acquisition equipment for mock broadcast interviews for our clients’ spokespersons. Find out more about our [crisis communication coaching](/coaching/)
.

#### Jul 2024 Found on Superb Companies

The Superb Companies site [listed our firm](https://superbcompanies.com/organizations/mcgallen-bolden-pte-ltd/?mb)
 with brief information on services and industries we offer and serve.

#### Jun 2024 Listed in Asiafirms

Our agency is listed at the portal [Asiafirms](https://sg.asiafirms.com/singapore/mcgallen-bolden-pte-ltd-2049858.html)
.

#### Jan 2024 Edvido: Best PR agencies in Singapore

Our agency is listed at the portal [Edvido](https://www.edvido.com/en/pr-agencies/singapore)
.  
 [https://www.edvido.com/en/pr-agencies/singapore](https://www.edvido.com/en/pr-agencies/singapore)

#### Dec 2023 Yelp: Top 10 Best Public Relations Agencies near Singapore

Our agency has been listed as one of the **top 10 public relations agencies near Singapore** on [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=publicrelations&find_loc=Singapore)
.

#### Nov 2023 Manifest: Best Singapore Public Relations Agencies

Our agency has been listed as one of the **best Singapore public relations agencies** at [The Manifest](https://themanifest.com/sg/public-relations/agencies#mcgallen-bolden-pte/?mb)
, an aggregator.

#### Nov 2023 Simibest Singapore: Best Singapore Public Relations Agencies

Our agency has been listed as one of the **best Singapore public relations agencies** at [Simi Best Singapore](https://simibest.sg/10-best-pr-agencies-in-singapore-to-aid-businesss-image/#McGallen%20&%20Bolden)
 to build your image.

#### Oct 2023 Top 7 Digital Strategy Agencies in Singapore

A digital strategy firm, AppLabx, kindly listed us as one of the [top 7 digital strategy agencies in Singapore](https://blog.applabx.com/top-7-digital-strategy-agencies-and-companies-in-singapore-updated-in-2023/#McGallen-&-Bolden)
.

#### July 2023 Separate Crisis Communication Program

Our media coaching programs included crisis communication and basic crisis management modules. But with the increasing sophistication of crisis communication, the introduction of the ISO 22361:2022 standard and guidelines for crisis management, and the rise of cybersecurity incidents as mainstream crises, we have created a separate and comprehensive Crisis Communications Primer program with specific incident response for cybersecurity, checklists, and quick guides. [Find out more](/coaching/)
.

#### May 2023 Tough Times, Great PR—dot Zen 3.0: Building brands and publicity for the 21st century

Brands large and small face the toughest times in the 21st century, with global pandemics and conflicts causing roadblocks and downturns. How then can brands bootstrap to win in the war for branding and publicity? Explore our experience gained from the few years of the global pandemic and crises helping clients build their brands in adversity. [Read more](https://mcgallen.com/books/)
.

#### Apr 2023 AI chatbot “Macie” on our website

Our AI chatbot “**Macie**” is “live” on our website. You can find her on the bottom right corner of the website or on our [Labs](https://mcgallen.com/labs/)
 page.

#### Apr 2023 Listed in 100 Best Singapore Blogs and Websites

Our [blog](https://mcgallen.com/blog-grid/)
 has been listed as one of the [best Singapore blogs](https://bloggers.feedspot.com/singapore_blogs/#h5547305)
 and [top public relations blogs](https://bloggers.feedspot.com/singapore_public_relations_blogs/#h5547305)
 at FeedSpot, a leading aggregator of websites and blogs around the world.

[https://bloggers.feedspot.com/singapore_blogs/#h5547305](https://bloggers.feedspot.com/singapore_blogs/#h5547305)

#### Mar 2023 Updated Aurea Terras’ visual identity

We have updated our Aurea Terras—the Asia Pacific PR Collective’s—visual identity to be in line with the rest of our group’s visual identity, in bold red and typography.

#### Mar 2023 Voicemail number change

Our current provider of many years has decided not to provide Singapore numbers anymore, and so we changed to a new provider, which requires us to change to a new number, at +6531051378. Please note this new number. As always, you can easily reach us by email or through this website.

#### Mar 2023 Adoption of new logo on website

We have begun to adopt a bolder version of our 1990s logo, which has persisted till now. The new logo is bolder and easier to fit into the smartphone world of monochrome icons.

#### Feb 2023 Best of the Web (BOTW)

We are featured on Best of the Web (BOTW) now.

#### Feb 2023 Our new website pages on YouTube and Podcasts

Please check out our pages here, where we reference our [YouTube](https://mcgallen.com/youtube-spotify-podcasts/)
. Be sure to check out each of our channels.

#### Feb 2023 Podcasts coming up: https://mcgallen.podbean.com

We are taking our video content and converting it to podcasts, currently at [https://mcgallen.podbean.com](https://mcgallen.podbean.com)
, where you can find audible content. We will also be widening our distribution channels. Stay tuned for more.

#### Jan 2023 YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@microwirenews

We are restarting our YouTube channel at [https://youtube.com/@microwirenews/videos](https://youtube.com/@microwirenews/videos)
, where you can find product reviews in video formats for easier consumption, even on a TV screen. Stay tuned for more.

#### Dec 2022 YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@mcgallen

We are restarting our YouTube channel at [https://youtube.com/@mcgallen/videos](https://youtube.com/@mcgallen/videos)
, where you can find some of our written content converted to video formats for easier consumption, even on a TV screen. Stay tuned for more.

#### Dec 2022 LinkedIn Content Management for C-suite

For B2B clients, the need to have **LinkedIn** content is paramount, as much as blog content for your corporate website or a microsite we can host and maintain. We can help you with:

- **Build Profile Pages: Editing** and building your C-suite personal pages
- **Research Trends: Researching** trends and topics for your C-suite to share
- **Create Short Posts: Write** trending short posts for your C-suite to post
- **Manage Profile: Moderate** and manage your C-suite profiles and content

**C-Suite LinkedIn Management: We** make it easy for your C-Suite to try to build their LinkedIn content and reputation. We will strategize the content direction, research current trends, and make short posts that are engaging and interesting for your audiences, and your C-suite executives can approve (or reject) the content, and then they go live on their LinkedIn. It is that **simple**!

#### Dec 2022 Crisis Management and Communication Program Updated

We have updated our content to cater to the global conflicts and ongoing medical challenges, cybersecurity threats, and studio and home/office environment setups for Zoom and other videoconferencing methods so that our clients’ spokespersons are more able to communicate corporate decisions and actions on-air and in other media. We have also updated the content for more tips and tricks with videoconferencing (e.g., Zoom, Teams, etc.). We have acquired BlackMagic Design’s Studio Camera system for mock broadcast interviews for our clients’ spokespersons. Find out more about our [crisis communication coaching](/coaching/)
.

#### Apr 2022 TechBehemoths

We are listed on [TechBehemoths](https://techbehemoths.com/company/mcgallen-bolden-pte-ltd)
, the Berlin-based digital and web company that has great work behind its journey. TechBehemoths provides businesses with business possibilities from over 57,000 IT companies spanning the globe, covering over 140 countries and more than 6,800 cities.

#### Feb 2022 Best 15+ Public Relations Agencies in Singapore

We are listed on the Best[15+ PR Agencies in Singapore](https://pragencynetwork.com/agencies/asia/singapore)
.

#### Jan 2022 Best PR agencies in Singapore

We are listed on [Best in Singapore](https://bestinsingapore.com/pr-agencies-singapore/#9_McGallen_Bolden)
 under “10 Best PR Agencies in Singapore.”

#### December 2021 Sortlist: Best Public Relations agencies in Singapore

We are listed on [Sortlist](https://www.sortlist.com/agency/mcgallen-bolden-pte-ltd)
, a resource to find agencies, DevOps consultancies, etc., as one of the best public relations agencies in Singapore.

#### March 2021 KOMPASS

One of the oldest online business directories, [KOMPASS](https://sg.kompass.com/c/mcgallen-bolden-pte-ltd/sg011428/)
, has an entry on our firm.

#### February 2021 Top Training Firms in Singapore (2021)

BOOVE, the online book magazine from the UK, has kindly included us in their “[Top Training Firms and Platforms Headquartered in Singapore for 2021.”](https://boove.co.uk/these-are-the-top-corporate-training-companies-and-platforms-headquartered-in-singapore-2021/)
We are very appreciative of their kind encouragement. Thank you!

#### September 2020 Bronze Stevie® Winner—PR Agency of the Year

We have won the Bronze Award for [PR Agency of the Year for Asia, Australia, and New Zealand (International)](/mcgallen-bolden-wins-international-bronze-stevie-2020-for-pr-awards-category/)
 at the prestigious 2020 International Business Awards (IBA) by Stevie® Awards, where more than 3,800 nominations worldwide were contested, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. This is the FOURTH year we have won a Stevie® in the International Business Awards (IBA). Thank you!

Judges’ comments:

- To be the best, you need not be the biggest
- Noteworthy success supporting businesses with their PR, marketing, and related activities
- Employees as core assets and allow them to develop beyond their jobs is forward-looking

#### July 2020 Bronze Stevie® Winner: Most Innovative PR Agency

We have won the Bronze Award for “Most Innovative PR Agency of the Year” at the prestigious Stevie® Awards Asia Pacific 2020. Thank you! Read our [news release](/mcgallen-bolden-wins-bronze-stevie-for-2020-most-innovative-pr-agency-of-the-year/)
.

#### June 2020 5 Critical Crisis Management and Communication Tips for 2020

We released a commentary on how to manage communication and crises, such as what the world is facing in the COVID-19 situation, using 5 key recommendations, including preparedness, training and drills, first responses, workflow, and courage in speaking the truth.

- WRDE Coast TV
- FOX 54 News Now
- Star Tribune
- Finance News World
- [The Atlantic Report](http://news.theatlanticreport.com/story/203225/5-critical-crisis-management-and-communication-tips-for-2020.html)
- [Ask](http://markets.ask.com/ask/news/read/40030201)

#### May 2020 Crisis Management and Communication Program Updated

We have updated our content to cater to the COVID-19 situation, with provisions for videoconferencing. The content also has specific additions, which include crises related to epidemics and outbreaks and what spokespersons and teams can do to communicate decisions and actions. Find out more about our [crisis communication coaching](/coaching/)
 or read our [blog](/category/insights/)
.

#### August 2019 Bronze Stevie® Winner—PR Agency of the Year

We have won the Bronze Award for [PR Agency of the Year for Asia, Australia, and New Zealand (International)](/mcgallen-bolden-group-wins-bronze-stevie-award-in-2019-international-business-awards/)
 at the prestigious 2019 International Business Awards (IBA) by Stevie® Awards, where more than 4,000 nominations from 70 nations were contested. This is the THIRD year we have won a Stevie® in the International Business Awards (IBA). Thank you!

Judges’ comments:

- Creative initiatives and focus on moving one step ahead of the digital curve
- Very solid entry—good job in developing diverse offerings
- I love the newsroom you have developed
- Clearly a creative hot shop with a broad portfolio of differentiated services
- Great company with a strong team

#### April 2019 Bronze Stevie® Winner: Most Innovative PR Agency

We have won the Bronze Award for “[Most Innovative PR Agency of the Year](/mcgallen-bolden-group-wins-bronze-in-2019-asia-pacific-stevie-awards-for-most-innovative-pr-agency-of-the-year/)
” at the prestigious Stevie® Awards Asia Pacific 2019. Thank you! Read our [news release](/mcgallen-bolden-wins-bronze-stevie-award-in-2019-international-business-awards/)
.

#### February 2019 NetJanus new trademark

Our legacy email security appliance project in the 1990s has its trademark updated and approved for publication with the USPTO.

#### October 2018 IRM mentions our blog

We are grateful to IRM’s Enterprise Risk Magazine for [featuring our insights](https://enterpriseriskmag.com/2018/10/the-anatomy-of-a-crisis/)
 on crisis management and communication.

#### August 2018 Bronze Stevie® Winner—PR Agency of the Year

We have won the Bronze Award for [PR Agency of the Year for Asia, Australia, and New Zealand (International)](/mcgallen-bolden-group-wins-bronze-stevie-award-in-2018-international-business-awards/)
 at the prestigious 2018 International Business Awards (IBA) by Stevie® Awards, where more than 3,900 nominations from 60+ nations were contested. This is the SECOND year we have won a Stevie® in the International Business Awards (IBA). Thank you!

#### June 2018 McGallen & Bolden for the EU market

The greater Europe region, including the European Union (EU), Russia, etc., is an important and potential market for us. Through the years, we have moved our entity from Ireland to Cyprus, to the UK, and to the Baltics.

#### June 2018 Dissolution of McGallen & Bolden Ltd (UK)

With the impending “Brexit” from the European Union and the uncertainty a business may face, our UK entity is dissolved, and we are moving to another domicile within the EU.

#### April 2018 Bronze Stevie® Winner: Most Innovative PR Agency

We have won the Bronze Award for “[Most Innovative PR Agency of the Year](/most-innovative-pr-agency-of-the-year-2018-bronze-stevie/)
” at the prestigious Stevie® Awards Asia Pacific 2018. Thank you! Read our [news release](/pr-agency-of-the-year-2018-bronze-stevie/)
.

#### November 2017 Digital Firm of the Year—Honorable Mention

We won an Honorable Mention for the second year running for “[Digital Firm of the Year 2017](http://www.prnewsonline.com/go/2017-digital-awards/#digital-firm-of-the-year)
” at the PRNews Digital Awards 2017, alongside two U.S. digital agencies from DC and Chicago. Thank you!

#### August 2017 Silver Stevie® Winner—PR Agency of the Year

We have won the Silver Award for “[PR Agency of the Year for Asia, Australia, and New Zealand (International)](http://stevieawards.com/iba/public-relations-awards-winners-0)
” at the prestigious 2017 International Business Awards (IBA) by Stevie® Awards, where more than 3,900 nominations from 60+ nations were contested. Thank you!

PR Agency of the Year 2017 for Asia, AU & NZ (IBA)

- Judge’s comments:
  - Nice effort, impressive work
  - Really nice work for diverse clients
  - Commendable work

#### June 2017 Red Teaming services

For decades, we have been providing red team services to our retained clients. Now it is time to make it serious and make it something new clients can tap on. Visit our [Red Teaming](/strategy/)
 page.

#### April 2017 Bronze Stevie® Winner: Most Innovative PR Agency

We have won the Bronze Award for “[Most Innovative PR Agency of the Year](http://asia.stevieawards.com/2017-stevie-winners#Communications)
” at the prestigious Stevie® Awards Asia Pacific 2017. Thank you! Some news sites that picked up our news include

20170429 – Yahoo Finance

20170429—[PR Newswire](http://en.prnasia.com/story/176315-0.shtml)

20170429 – SATPRnews

#### November 2016 Honorable Mention: Digital PR Firm of the Year

We are privileged to be awarded an Honorable Mention under the “Digital PR Firm of the Year” for the PR News’ Digital PR Awards 2016. See other winners and honorable mentions [here](http://www.prnewsonline.com/awards/2016-digital-pr-awards-winners/)
.

#### September 2016 FlightLeaders.com: Leadership Coaching for Aviation

We have launched our new initiative, aimed at providing leadership coaching for the aviation industry, at [https://flightleaders.com](https://flightleaders.com/?mb)
. We are providing an all-new customized decision-making coaching program with interactive video scenarios and role plays.

#### April 2016 Silver Stevie® Winner: Most Innovative PR Agency

We have won the Silver Award for “[Most Innovative PR Agency of the Year](http://asia.stevieawards.com/2016-stevie-winners#Communications)
” at the prestigious Stevie® Awards Asia Pacific 2016. Thank you!

Judges’ comments include:

- Very solid team and company indeed.
- Excellent use of technology and video.

#### February 2016 IntrinSelling™ Primer: Sales Coaching Workshops

We have developed corporate sales coaching programs since the 1990s for multinational corporations and emerging companies alike. If your company needs a quick primer to inspire your salespeople, the IntrinSelling™ Primer is your fastest route to sales effectiveness, developed and trained by our lead trainer, Seamus Phan.

- Understanding the Behavior of Buying
- Primal (Primary) versus Learned (Secondary) buying desires
- 3-step Sales Cycle
- Building credibility in a sales process
- What is the greatest motivator?
- Non-Verbal Communication in sales
- Power of Mimicry
- 3 Types of Customers and the Lingo
- Case Studies

#### November 2015 “Leadership Secrets at 30,000 Feet” Workshops

Retired veteran airline Captain Michael Caston and our lead trainer [Seamus Phan](/firm/strategists/)
 co-developed the corporate coaching program titled “Leadership Secrets at 30,000 Feet.” The workshop is highly experiential and hands-on, where CXOs, senior business leaders, and managers can be briefed on aviation best practices and then apply these within the B737NG flight simulator, instructed by real pilots, and then synergize and integrate these time- and field-proven ideas back into running their businesses more effectively and more profitably. Visit [https://flightleaders.com](https://flightleaders.com/?mb)
!

#### June 2015 RAGAN’s PR Daily Awards 2015: Honorable Mention

We are named as Honorable Mention in the category “**Best Online Newsroom**” for our [microwire.info](https://microwire.info/)
.

#### April 2015 Stevie® Awards Asia Pacific 2015, Bronze Award

We have won the Bronze Award at the prestigious Stevie® Awards Asia Pacific 2015, under the category [“Best Industry Websites.”](http://asia.stevieawards.com/2015-stevie-winners#Websites)
The last time we seriously participated in awards was 2003, as the Intelligent20 Finalist for our technological innovation. Thank you, folks!

#### December 2014 (amended Jan 2021) Integrated Owned, Communal, Earned, and Paid Media Programs

We have progressed steadily to provide an integrated media program for all clients (new and old) that moves beyond mere “earned” media (e.g., media coverage) to embrace integrated owned media, earned publicity, and paid media to give you the most effective brand and market voice and outreach. Stop chasing just media clips and advertising equivalence, and pursue a sustainable brand and market voice. Contact us today!

#### November 2014 Shorty Awards Entry

Our news and PR outreach platform, [microwire.info](https://microwire.info/)
, has entered into the “B2B” and “Small Agency” categories of the prestigious Industry and Agency Shorty Awards, which honors brands and agencies on social media. Wish us luck!

#### November 2014 Holmes Report Playbook

Our firm is listed on the [Holmes Report Playbook](http://www.holmesreport.com/agency-playbook/agency-profile/mcgallen-bolden-pte-ltd)
. The Holmes Report is by the Holmes Group, focusing on the international public relations scene with research, summits, reports, and awards.

#### September 2014 Dot Zen 2.0 Book

**Dot Zen 2.0: On Marketing, Social Media, Technology, Public Relations, Human Capital & Leadership,** authored by our lead creative and strategist **Seamus Phan**, is a business management primer based on the field experience of [Seamus Phan](/firm/strategists/)
 and contributions from [Ter Hui Peng](/firm/strategists/)
. This book is an extension to the original Dot Zen book published in 2003. This book carries more insights and experience on leadership, human capital, branding, customer service, sales, marketing, public relations, social media, mobile apps, and interactive multimedia, with a focus on field-tested experience and tactics. This is targeted at small business owners, business executives, and marketers who want to build their brands in the marketplace. Visit our [Books](/books/)
 page to order.

#### June 2014 Dissolution of McGallen & Bolden PR Corporation (USA)

As the global markets begin to shift to the East, there is a greater emphasis on focusing our team’s efforts on helping our clients grow in the Asia-Pacific region. In line with our change in strategic direction for the long term, we have dissolved our long-running U.S. entity, McGallen & Bolden PR Corporation. Book publishing efforts will temporarily be shifted to our local office until further notice. Our regional rep office will now be McGallen & Bolden Ltd. (UK).

#### May 2014 McGallen & Bolden Ltd (UK) Incorporated

We identify that the greater Europe region, including the European Union (EU), Russia, etc., will eventually see greater importance in trade and business. Therefore, we incorporated McGallen & Bolden Ltd. (UK) to support our long-term goals.

#### Oct 2008 McGallen & Bolden Incorporated in Singapore

We dissolved our partnership in Singapore after more than 14 years and incorporated as a private limited company (corporation) in Singapore in 2008, preparing the firm for more commercial and business opportunities.

#### Dec 2005 McGallen & Bolden USA moved to Nevada

We moved our USA corporation from Delaware to Nevada.

#### Apr 2004 Expanded Book Distribution to Australia and Malaysia

With the launch of our business book “[Dot Zen](/books/)
” and health and fitness book “[This Body This Life,”](/books/)
 we expanded our book distribution through distribution partners to Malaysia and Australia.

#### Dec 2003 First Business and Marketing Leadership Dot Zen book

We launched our first business and marketing leadership book, [Dot Zen](/books/)
, co-authored by principals Dr. Seamus Phan and Ter Hui Peng, sharing our experiences in marketing, branding, public relations, technology adoption, entrepreneurship, knowledge management, and so on.

#### Jan 2003 Intelligent20 Finalist

Intelligent Enterprise Magazine, a leading business technology magazine, ran an award for the most intelligent use of technology in businesses. We were selected as a finalist in the Intelligent20 Awards for our adoption of Mac OS X and custom in-house-developed apps.

#### Apr 2002 Dissolution of McGallen & Bolden in Ireland

The Irish corporation was retired and dissolved, and pending work and development were distributed to our Singapore office and the USA entity.

#### Nov 1999 McGallen & Bolden Incorporated in USA

As the Internet became progressively vibrant from the USA, we incorporated it in Delaware in preparation for future Internet and content development.

#### June 1998 (to 2004) Mail Server Security Development On BSD/Linux

Together with our long-time technology partner in Australia, we started exploring the development of a custom Sendmail mail server module to block out malicious attachments (this eventually became our BSD-based NetJanus™ project for a while). Our first mail servers were run on Cobalt Qube (which was later acquired by Sun Microsystems), running a modified Red Hat Linux. The last prototype ready for commercial deployment was in 2004. We also experimented and developed Mac- and UNIX-based Macs for servers.

#### Jun 1998 Launch of our first Java Applet

As a pioneering web developer, we developed with our partner in Novosibirsk our first Java applet for the web. Known as JAEM (Java Applet Expanded Menu, or you could call it “Just Another Expanded Menu”), the applet provided a drop-down menu feature for the rather primitive Web then, when CSS and Javascript were nonexistent.

#### 1996 Pioneer in Internet Consulting

We became one of Singapore’s pioneers in Internet consulting when the Internet was opened to commercial entities (it was only used by the government and academia before that). We offered web design and web hosting to local clients, including government, industrial, tech, and others.

#### 1994 Foray into Public Relations and Human Capital

We migrated from graphic design and advertising to becoming McGallen & Bolden, a partnership offering public relations and human capital development consultancy.

#### 1991 Start of our firm

We started in 1991 as ab initio, a design consultancy serving the high-tech industry.

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