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25/09/2026

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18/09/2026

When it comes to political communication, how the message is framed is just as important as the content of the message itself.

Communication has to strike a balance between being clear and direct, while staying grounded in people’s everyday realities. Otherwise, it can lead to questions around trust, transparency and public perception.

Check out our post on the PR strategies at play around Singapore’s latest ministerial salary increase here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18uTXjgmjj/

Wondering how your organisation can communicate sensitive announcements more effectively? Explore how can help you sharpen your messaging and prepare your spokesperson for effective media engagement: https://socium.sg/socium-academy/

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Communication has to strike a balance between being clear and direct, while staying grounded in people’s everyday realities.

16/09/2026

Singapore ministers just got a pay raise – PM Lawrence Wong's package alone is set to rise from S$2.2M to S$3.6M. The number made global headlines, but also pertinent is the PR challenge behind it: how do you explain a pay rise that most Singaporeans will find hard to relate to?

The government's approach leans on an independent review, reframes the conversation from "pay" to "leadership," and includes PM Wong’s personally pledging his salary increase to charity, while communicating directly via LinkedIn to control the narrative.

Still, a gap remains between how the public sees the raise and how the government frames it.

Swipe through for our takeaways on communicating value, not just numbers.

Wondering how your organisation could handle sensitive announcements with more finesse? Chat with us to see how we can coach you on framing them, and train your spokesperson to navigate media relations.

11/09/2026

According to the United Nations, climate change communication is about “educating and mobilising audiences to take action to confront the climate crisis.”

Games, with their multimedia storytelling and immersive gameplay, can prove an effective tool for demystifying climate change and conveying its urgency to audiences.

Instead of focusing on traditional ‘doom and gloom’ messaging, however, communicators are looking at better ways to galvanise more people into supporting climate action:
• Convey urgency: Present climate action as necessary now – not something relegated to the future.
• Focus on the opportunities: Rather than ‘doomposting’, promote the benefits that come with addressing climate change.
• Make it relevant: Avoid technical jargon and focus on the human. Link the issue to shared interests like family, community, and religion.
• Engage youth: Featuring youth voices encourages more youth to care for the environment, participate in civil discourse, and drive climate action.

Which approach do you think is most effective in communicating about climate change today? Let us know in the poll and comments.

Which approach do you think is most effective in communicating about climate change today?

09/09/2026

How can we make general audiences more invested in environmental issues? Games might be the answer.

Pokémon Pokopia, which has sold over five million copies since its release, communicates the urgency of the climate crisis through its creative and compelling gameplay, storytelling, and art style.

In Pokopia, players are catapulted into a post-apocalyptic landscape razed and abandoned by climate catastrophe. As we progress through the game, players are forced to reckon with the consequences of extractivism on the environment.

Players are handed a tough, sobering task to rebuild the world by hand, one habitat at a time. But they are not alone. With each new habitat they bring back, they meet new Pokemon friends and restore beauty to the land organically.

Pokopia is a product of the Joyconomy, where joy, comfort and hope ultimately triumph over the doom-and-gloom messaging that dominates climate change communication. To read more about the Joyconomy, check out our recent Socium Reads post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BuPEJSsDW/

Want to learn how to communicate your messages in compelling, effective ways? Visit socium.sg to explore our digital strategic communication services.

04/09/2026

Using AI to produce material for your business can be a double-edged sword.

On one hand, AI has the potential to generate ideas, improve productivity, and provide professional copy. Conversely, using runs the risk of erasing your brand identity and voice and attracting public criticism.

If these problems sound familiar, you’re not alone. This is where Socium Academy can help.

At , you’ll learn how to drive better engagement for your organisation’s target audience. Guided by industry professionals, you’ll learn how to elevate your team’s strategic communication by using AI appropriately.

To find out more, check out our latest video:
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Alternatively, visit our website here:
https://socium.sg/socium-academy/

What are some problems you run into when using GenAI for communications and marketing? Vote below. ⏬

Using AI to produce material for your business can be a double-edged sword.

28/08/2026

Brand discovery through online searches is no longer just about and Google results.

As more consumers turn to AI for answers, brands need to ensure their websites can be found, understood and cited by generative AI.

Is your brand also at risk of losing potential leads from AI searches?

If you missed our previous post, click https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1M4pkeXnDu/ to explore how this recent case reflects on crisis communications and generative AI use.



https://poll.app.do/socium-ai-search-results

As more consumers turn to AI for answers, brands need to ensure their websites can be found, understood and cited by generative AI. Is your brand also at risk of losing potential leads from AI searches?

26/08/2026

A recent audit on 46 Singapore SMEs showed that while managing to rank on Google, they fall short when it comes to AI search optimisation, scoring below 50% on average on AI readiness.

As consumers increasingly turn to AI for answers, brands need to consider if their websites are able to be detected, understood and quoted by generative AI chatbots. Having a prominent search result is no longer the only way brands are discovered through online searches.

Websites that are not optimised for AI searches risk becoming invisible to a significant pool of potential leads. Brands that adapt their digital presence to how people search today, and in the future, will be the ones that get noticed.

Swipe to learn more, or read the full article here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/singapores-smes-are-winning-google-losing-ai