HONG KONG, May 3, 2013 – The South China Morning Post picked up four top prizes at the INMA Awards 2013, including three first prize awards and a second prize award, at an award ceremony held in the presence of 300 international news industry guests earlier this week in the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York.

South China Morning Post was one of only four companies to pick up multiple first place awards. The marketing campaign for “SCMP – Re:born” was placed first for the category of New Brand/Product/Audience Development; first for the Print and Digital Subscription Sales category; and second in the Marketing Campaign with the Best Results category. In this category, SCMP’s “LuxeWatches App” campaign took the first place.

INMA Awards is an annual competition held since 1935, to honour the best marketing campaigns by news media companies. The International News Media Association (INMA) Awards are judged by a global panel of executives in the media and advertising communities in 13 countries. This year saw a total of more than 500 entries from nearly 150 market leading news media companies in 30 countries.

“We are very honoured to be given such important global recognition” said Robin Hu, Chief Executive Officer, SCMP Group. “It’s important that our readers and advertisers enjoy the quality of our newspapers, and that includes the quality of our own marketing.”

Earl J. Wilkinson, executive director and CEO of INMA, was complimentary about the quality of the entries in this year’s competition. He remarked “This year’s winners truly capture the spirit of the news industry’s transformation from print to multi-media, punctuated by outstanding ways of growing revenue, audience, and brand through creative marketing.”

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

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HONG KONG, April 19, 2013 – The South China Morning Post announced that it has won five awards at the 17th annual Human Rights Press Awards.

The Human Rights Press Awards were established by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Journalists Association and Amnesty International Hong Kong to recognise outstanding reporting in the area of human rights.

A total of eight journalists were credited for their work. In the general news section of the awards, Merit Awards went to Simpson Cheung for his coverage of the July 1 march, and to Joanna Chiu, K.Y. Cheng and Verna Yu in the newspaper feature section. Cartoonist Harry Harrison and photojournalists Dickson Lee, Cheng Kuk Yin and Felix Wong also received merit awards.

“We are very proud that our reporters and photographers have been honoured for their work in these internationally recognised awards,” said Editor-in-Chief, Wang Xiang Wei. “We have been participating in these awards since the beginning and each year we garner a clutch of awards for our consistent record of covering human rights issues in Hong Kong and the region.”

He continued, “As well as congratulating the winners, we would like to thank the judges for not only recognising the outstanding work of our reporters, photographers and editors,” said “But also for recognising the South China Morning Post’s commitment to quality journalism in its coverage of Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta and China.”

The awards, which are open to Hong Kong and Macau-based journalists and foreign correspondents working in Asia, saw 368 entries, a significant increase from the 226 entries the previous year. There were 110 English entries, 180 Chinese entries and 78 photography entries. The stories entered covered issues not only in Hong Kong, but also from across the Asian and South Asian regions. More than 1,000 journalists and news organisations from around the world have competed in the awards since their inception.

This year’s awards hosted guest speaker, Martin Lee Chu-ming, founding chairman of the Democratic Party, whose speech revisited the history of 1984’s Joint Declaration which provided the blueprint for the subsequent Basic Law.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

HONG KONG, April 17, 2013 – The South China Morning Post announced today the launch of 48 Hours, their brand new weekly guide dedicated to weekend pursuits, which debuts tomorrow, Thursday 18th April.

The magazine covers a wide spectrum of daytime and night-time activities from energetic outward bound pursuits such as surfing and hiking, to the indoor pleasures of shopping, food and wine, film, music, theatre and other arts, culture and entertainment.

Packed with previews of upcoming performances, exhibitions and live gigs, independent reviews on the arts, film, food and wine, plus exclusive interviews and tips on the latest trends and gadgets, 48 Hours carries SCMP’s signature quality editorial to ensure the well-informed Hong Kong worker-bee can plan a worthwhile weekend.

“48 Hours is Hong Kong’s authoritative guide to what’s new and happening in town; where to be, what to wear and where to buy it,” said Kevin Kwong, the magazine’s Editor. “SCMP readers want to be well-informed and make the most of their hard-earned spare time. This is an exciting new source of information, with up-to-date insights, fascinating and authoritative perspectives, as well as quick and useful tips and listings.”

Tomorrow’s launch issue of 48 Hours puts the spotlight on four second generation celebrities, who demonstrate how they’re carving their own niche in this dynamic city. Model/actress Jennifer Tse Ting-ting, (sister of Nicholas Tse Ting-fung), singer Joyce Cheng, (daughter of Adam Cheng Siu-chow and the late Lydia “Fei Fei” Shum Tin-ha), actor/ director Derek Tsang Kwok-cheung (son of actor Eric Tsang Chi-wai) and actor Timmy Hung Tin-ming (son of Sammo Hung Kam-bo) talk exclusively to 48 Hours about their childhood and plans for the future.

Other features in the inaugural edition include a look at the blossoming art landscape of Wong Chuk Hang and an exclusive interview with German electro-pioneers, Kraftwerk, who were banned from performing on the mainland, and are soon bringing their 3-D concert to Hong Kong.

“With tomorrow’s launch of 48 Hours – on top of our recently launched STYLE magazine, the SCMP is redefining how readers experience Hong Kong’s culture, lifestyle and entertainment,” said Cliff Buddle, South China Morning Post’s Special Projects Editor and Head of Culture Desk.

48 Hours will target professionals and the fun-loving weekend crowd through complimentary in-newspaper distribution every Thursday with the South China Morning Post. Those who miss Thursday’s free copy can pick up the magazine for $18 at a number of distribution channels including key newsstands and selected Circle K, 7-Eleven and VanGo.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: jennifer.shay@scmp.com / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

HONG KONG, April 2, 2013 – – The South China Morning Post has launched its inaugural issue of 100 Top Tables 2013, a definitive chief executives’ guide to the best restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau for entertaining clients. The 100 selected restaurants were also presented with a special certificate of recognition for their exceptional cuisine and venue.

“The guide provides a comprehensive list of select places where top executives can entertain not only important clients, but also have a relaxing evening with friends. These selections were made not only with just the food in mind but also creativity and the total dining experience,” said Winnie Chung, Chief Editor, Specialist Publications.

“The range of different cuisines covered here, including Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese and other European choices, is a true reflection of the gastronomical paradise that Hong Kong is. We are often spoilt for choice and, so, we hope that this guide will make life a little simpler for our busy executives.”

“The SCMP takes great pride in this inaugural guidebook to high-end dining in Hong Kong and Macau,” said Sophia Yu, Director, Advertising & Marketing Solutions. “With this extensive information now at their fingertips, I am confident that our discerning decision-makers will find this an invaluable tool for their entertaining purposes.”

“To be selected as one of the 100 Top Tables 2013 is considered by the participating restaurants as a great honour and it also provides them with an excellent opportunity to market to potential high-end customers.”

The 100 Top Tables 2013 will be distributed direct to SCMP subscribers as well as through retail outlets, Asian airport lounges, airport stores and Pacific Coffee outlets.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: jennifer.shay@scmp.com / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

Hong Kong, March 25, 2013 – SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 0583) announced today financial results for the year ended 31st December 2012.

Group revenue rose 8% from $946.1million in 2011 to $1019.6million in 2012, driven largely by new revenue sources, including the newly acquired Elle magazine and the contract printing opportunity, and higher revenue contribution from the Magazine publishing business.

Net profit attributable to shareholders declined by 20% from $409.9million to $329.1million, with profit and earnings from normal operations largely impacted by increased investment in new digital products, as well as the increase in costs associated with the new Elle acquisition and the new contract printing business.

The largest revenue source (76%) continues to be the newspaper publishing business, which remained steady at $773.6million compared to $779.2million in 2011. However, net profit declined by 19% to $97.5million in 2012 from $120.5million in 2011, again due to an increase in costs and investments.

The Magazine publishing business grew with the acquisition of Elle Magazine and its related products, and continued growth in the existing products Cosmopolitan, CosmoGirl! and Harper’s Bazaar. Net profit from the Magazine publishing business increased 23% from $30.3million to $37.3million.

Excluding fair value gains on investment properties of $170.7million and $237.7million for 2012 and 2011 respectively, net profit from normal operations decreased 8% from $172.2million to $158.4million in 2012.

Earnings per share for 2012 was 21.1cents, reflecting a 20% decrease from 26.3cents in 2011. Final dividend payable per share was 4.5 cents, increased 13% as compared to 4.0 cents in 2011.

Dr. David Pang, Chairman for SCMP Group, commented, “We’ve been operating in a changing media economy, which has been impacted by a reduction in IPOs, a quiet recruitment sector and lackluster property market as a result of recent market cooling regulations by the Government. All of these had an impact on traditionally important revenue sources for the South China Morning Post. However, we have been able to mitigate that impact by maintaining a solid overall newspaper publishing business and the realization of new revenue from our investment in Elle. During the year, we have also built a new contract printing business, a suite of enhanced digital products, a strengthened talent pool and continue to look out for valuable business to reinforce our capabilities in the publishing business. We believe our investments made in the past year will further strengthen our business in the years to come, and remain positive about our ability to deliver value and performance in line with the Hong Kong economy in the coming year.”

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: jennifer.shay@scmp.com / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

HONG KONG, March 13, 2013 – The South China Morning Post won 11 prizes at the 2012 Hong Kong News Awards, announced yesterday.

China reporter Minnie Chan and business news editor Denise Tsang swept top prizes in the best news and business writing in English, respectively, while reporter Charlotte So won second runner-up for best business news writing in English.

Chan won for her feature on a multi-level marketing scheme critics call pyramid selling, while Tsang was honoured for her report on the changes in the Pearl River Delta’s labour market, seen through the eyes of a migrant worker journeying back home.

In the best business news reporting category, five reporters – Sandy Li, Peggy Sito, George Chen, Paggie Leung and Niall Fraser – won second runner-up for their series on the arrest of Kwok brothers of Sun Hung Kai Properties.

The photography team pocketed four out of five awards for sports photography, including winner, first runner-up, second runner-up and merit 1.

Felix Wong Chi-keung won the sports category with his picture of star hurdler Liu Xiang crashing into the first hurdle in his 110m hurdles heat at the London Olympics.

Sam Tsang Kwok-chung won first runner-up with a picture of swimmers warming up before the New World Cross Harbour Race at Lei Yue Mun. He also won second runner-up for a photograph of fighters Alex Niu and Luke Jumeau in a match at the Legend Championship 10.

Cheng Kok-yin received merit 1 honours in the sports category, and Tsang also won second runner-up for news photography.

For the best headlines in English, Richard Kirk took the first runner-up prize for “A call to alms”, while Bonny Schoonakker took second runner-up for “Of all the things on Patten’s plate, lunch came first”.

“I am very proud that once again, the outstanding work of our reporters, photographers and editors have been recognised by their peers in Hong Kong,” said editor-in-chief Wang Xiangwei. “The Post continues to deliver excellent coverage of news about the city, the Pearl River Delta and China.”

The awards were hosted by the Newspaper Society of Hong Kong.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: jennifer.shay@scmp.com / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

HONG KONG, March 8, 2013 – The South China Morning Post today launched the inaugural edition of its new STYLE magazine, which is distributed as a complimentary copy with the newspaper once a month.

At last night’s launch party, the excitement and buzz was evident amongst a very high turn-out of Hong Kong’s luxury lifestyle advertisers. STYLE editor Jacqueline Tsang introduced the magazine as the much-needed authoritative guide to the world of culture and luxury for discerning avant garde followers.

“The new STYLE is about providing information for Asia¡¦s avant garde, those privileged enough to enjoy and appreciate the good life and who are eager for a publication that gives them an in-depth take on luxury, rather than just reporting on happenings and events,” said Ms Tsang.

“There are magazines in Hong Kong that offer information on fashion and luxury news, but we aim to provide the story behind the story, and a more insightful and intellectual take on the business of style.”

Already advertisers have shown very keen interest, with several signing long-term advertising contracts with the new publication. Adopting a larger format than the original STYLE magazine, the all-new publication has a classy and contemporary design, glossier stock and offers stunning photography, exclusive interviews and expert insights for its readers.

Leading the project, Winnie Chung, Chief Editor, Specialist Publications, said “STYLE has a bold new look, a fresh new approach to content, a significantly increased budget for top-notch photography and interviews, and a daring, more cutting-edge approach to page design.”

“Luxury magazines are a highly competitive market, but we are confident that STYLE is really unique. Our insider’s look on the lifestyle of the privileged will set it apart from the rest.”

The launch of STYLE is hot on the heels of another initiative by the South China Morning Post to boost its lifestyle content. Last week, the five tabloids – Money Post, Health Post, Family Post, Food and Wine and Lifestyle were intregrated into a new broadsheet section – Life in the City section of the paper, and Personal Investments was newly introduced into the Business section on Mondays.

A further glossy magazine, a weekend guide called 48 Hours will be introduced on Thursdays from April, rounding up a fuller portfolio of content. On Thursday this week, an additional new annual restaurant guide, 100 Top Tables 2013, A CEO Dining Guide, was distributed free to subscribers and will be available at Dymocks and selected supermarkets and convenience stores for $158.

STYLE and all the new content from 48 Hours, Life, Personal Investments and 100 Top Tables is also available online at the newspaper’s recently revamped website, www.scmp.com. STYLE magazine also is supported by a specially designed iPad edition.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: jennifer.shay@scmp.com / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

HONG KONG, March 4, 2013 – South China Morning Post’s Recruitment Services department has announced two new enhancements of its recruitment products with the launch of a smartjob mobile app and a Classified Post mobile app.

“By introducing these two apps, we’ve made it even easier for jobseekers to find the job they want, with on-the-spot access to the best selection of premium jobs in the City through their smartphones or tablets,” said Alex Ho, Senior Director, Newspaper & Recruitment Services. “The apps enable easy search via keywords, job function, industry and job level and it’s easy to share with friends via social networks.”

SCMP’s smartjob, which launched exclusively as a website just over a year ago, targets young, up and coming junior and mid-level professionals who believe they have what it takes to get ahead in their careers. It is an optimal job search resource that focuses on maintaining only a quality portfolio of professional jobs online, avoiding the market practice of populating a portal with old or duplicated jobs.

Classified Post, SCMP’s highly regarded newspaper and website targeting middle to senior positions, underwent a print revamp last week and is introducing a mobile app to enhance ready access to its formidable database of the city’s top executive and senior management positions, supporting the needs of busy managers and maintaining Classified Post’s dominant position in the market.

“The Classified Post app gives you on-the-go access to the latest executive job openings from the top companies in Hong Kong and across the region.” commented Alex Ho. “It is also easy to search for jobs by keyword, or by almost every job criteria you can imagine.” added Alex. “Once you have started and have established your job criteria you can then tailor your job alerts to suit your own timing, whether on a daily or weekly basis.”

Both smartjob and Classified Post mobile apps can be easily downloaded from App Store or Google Play

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: jennifer.shay@scmp.com / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

HONG KONG, February 22, 2013 – The South China Morning Post has won five awards from the world’s most prestigious newspaper design association for its graphic designs and photographs published last year.

The US-based, 1,500-member strong Society for News Design judged the paper’s design as among the world’s best in its 34th annual Best of Newspaper Design competition.

The Post’s senior graphics designer Adolfo Arranz was the biggest winner with three awards in the Features Information Graphics category. He was honoured with a silver award for a graphic on wine tasting that was published on May 26. It was the first time anyone from the Post has been honoured with a silver award in the competition.

Arranz also received two Awards of Excellence for feature design pages for work on the Tour de France and the ancient Olympic Games, published on June 30 and July 25 respectively.

The Post’s former graphics director Simon Scarr was honoured with an Award of Excellence for News Pages Design for a graphical presentation of retail statistics over the city’s pre-Christmas shopping rush, published on November 29.

They shared the limelight with the Post’s photography team, which scooped an Award of Excellence in the category of Photography/Multiple Photos Project page or spread. The photography team was led by Yves Sieur.

The Post’s editor-in-chief, Wang Xiangwei, said: “We are delighted to have won these awards in a truly international competition. They recognise not only the outstanding talent we have at the Post but also our long-standing commitment to excellence in design, photography and innovative infographics.”

“It’s a tradition we will continue to build upon in the years ahead,” Wang said.

Last year, the Post won nine awards in the annual competition which attracts entries from general circulation newspapers from around the world and honours design, graphics and photography.

The society holds several competitions in a year focused on the best work in visual communication – whether print or multimedia, professional or student-produced.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: jennifer.shay@scmp.com / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

HONG KONG, February 19, 2013 – The South China Morning Post Publishers Limited (SEHK: 583) today announced that it has just been awarded by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service the Caring Company logo in recognition of the SCMP Group’s commitment in caring for the community, caring for its employees and caring for the environment over the previous year.

“The SCMP Group is honored to be recognized as an official Caring Company of Hong Kong,” said Robin Hu, Chief Executive Officer, SCMP Group Ltd. “We remain committed to the high standards we achieved to receive this award. “I would also like to thank the staff for their commitment to the company and for their involvement in all levels of the criteria of this award,” Robin Hu said.

The criteria that measure that commitment are quite stringent. Under the criteria for caring for the community, SCMP staff volunteered for a food programme for the poor organized by community partner St James’ Settlement. The SCMP had earlier donated money to St James’ Settlement through its Heart of HK Relief Fund.

In terms of caring for the employees, SCMP Group had an industry-high staff retention level in 2012 and has, according to Towers Watson, been maintaining a lower than the market average staff turnover rate in the past few years. The Group recognizes employees as very important assets and as such provides the usual leave and medical benefits as well as marriage; compassionate and paternity leave.

Staff welfare is high on the company’s agenda, with a series of staff work and social gatherings throughout the year, including annual staff party where long-service awards are presented; an internship programme for 30 students; and quarterly sales performance awards to employees. There is also sporting activities like a snooker competition, dragon boat racing and squid fishing for the family.

The group’s approach to caring for the environment starts with energy and water conservation in the workplace as well as reducing light and water pollution. This ranges from only using lighting and air conditioning when needed to paper recycling and striving towards paperless offices.

In the printing operations, using recycled or recycling-rich newsprint as far as the quality tolerates – last year, about 50% of the newsprint was from recycled paper; recycling used plates – 40 tons a year; about 1,000 tons of waste newsprint recycled a year; all prepress chemical waste is recycled; and using old equipment for spares rather than discarding them.

The Group also has a “green” partnership with World Wild Fund for Nature. Operation Santa Claus, a joint campaign organized by the SCMP and RTHK, donated HK$838,000 to support the WWF’s NEED project – No to Environmental & Ecological Destruction – Education for Sustainable Development Programme for Underprivileged Students – from August 2012 to August 2013. NEED creates additional learning opportunities for underprivileged students so that they can acquire the IT skills and understand the existing conservation policies and issues in Hong Kong.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 64 awards in 2012 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and CosmoGirl! magazines.

For more information, please visit us at www.scmpgroup.com.

For further information please contact:

communications@scmp.com

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: jennifer.shay@scmp.com / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com