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:

[email protected]

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: [email protected] / +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:

[email protected]

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: [email protected] / +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:

[email protected]

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: [email protected] / +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:

[email protected]

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: [email protected] / +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:

[email protected]

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: [email protected] / +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:

[email protected]

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: [email protected] / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

HONG KONG 23th January 2013 – The 25th Anniversary Operation Santa Claus (OSC) 2012 campaign formally announced its fundraising total during a star-studded closing ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel yesterday; a new all-time high of HK$18.8 million dollars for 18 charities.

OSC, jointly organised the South China Morning Post and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), has now raised an astonishing HK$181 million over 25 years – through the generous support of corporations, organisations, schools and individuals – supporting 176 charities in total.

The ceremony, which was live-broadcasted on RTHK’s Radio 3, was attended by many of Hong Kong’s well known names, from Cardinal Zen, who made an opening address, to Allan Zeman, Sir David Akers Jones, Rosemary Vandenbroucke, Lisa S, Nissa Marion, and Regina Leung, OSC Patron and the wife of Hong Kong Chief executive, Leung Chun-ying.

“This year many donors went to great lengths to make their own fundraising efforts fun for the participants with runs, games, football, squash and a host of other activities,” said Robin Hu, Chief Executive Officer, South China Morning Post.

“I am particularly proud of our own Santa on the Beach fundraising effort at Repulse Bay where a group of celebrities and corporate teams took part in team-building games such as rafting and water-balloon battles, and raised a total of HK$240,000.”

Other innovative fundraising included a Cathay Pacific flash-mob dance at the airport; the police tactical unit – which has supported the campaign for 21 years – with an annual games day; the Santa Hashers fun run; and Discovery Mind Kindergarten’s 7th anniversary, raising $150,000 from their local community walk.

A record 28 major corporate donors donating a minimum of HK$150,000 took part this year. Some 22 schools – 19 of whom were major donors – joined the campaign, raising more than HK$500,000.

Top corporate fundraiser Morgan Stanley hit an all time record of HK$2.5m, UBS raised HK$2.4m and JP Morgan raised HK$1m.

The WingDing Squash tournament, now in its 9th year, raised a record HK$1.8m. A personal donor made his fifth anonymous donation of HK$1m, sending the total funds raised to $1.3m above the record set at last year’s closing ceremony.

The charities covered this year were Children’s Heart Foundation, Hans Andersen Club, Kids4Kids, Playright Children’s Play Association, Teach Unlimited Foundation, Christian Action, Christian Family Service Centre, Operation Dawn,Foodlink Foundation, World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong, Helping Hand,Hong Kong Red Cross Hospital Schools, The Joshua Hellmann Foundation for Orphan Disease, Lions Kidney Educational and Research Foundation, Little Life Warrior Society, Operation Smile – China Medical Mission, The Society for AIDS Care and Families of SMA Charitable Trust.

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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:

[email protected]

For media queries please contact:

Jennifer Shay
Head of PR and Corporate Communications / South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Email: [email protected] / +852 2680 8132 Direct
Website: www.scmpgroup.com

HONG KONG, 5 December 2014 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, has recently published “Hong Kong International Schools Guide”, a definitive directory of English Schools Foundation-affiliated and international schools.

Parents, guardians and educators looking for comprehensive information on primary and secondary education in international schools based in Hong Kong will find “Hong Kong International Schools Guide” to be the definitive must-have compendium.

Compiled by Education Post of the SCMP Group, the guide provides detailed profiles on 55 of the most well-noted international schools in Hong Kong’s three geographic regions – Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories. The profiles will help parents understand each school’s mission, teaching methodology and medium, student mix, affiliations with other educational institutes, application details, areas of strength and much more.

“Hong Kong International Schools Guide” also features a number of write-ups including an overview of Hong Kong’s international school landscape, the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, financing an international school education, and pointers on gaining admission.

“Hong Kong International Schools Guide” is available free-of-charge to readers who register with Education Post at http://educationpost.com.hk/is/ before 11 January 2015. Successful registrants can download an eBook version whereas those residing in Hong Kong will receive a print version while stock lasts.

Together with the publication of the guide, Education Post also launched an online school directory on its website, offering in-depth school information, tuition details and supported by a robust search engine. Available in http://www.educationpost.com.hk/international-school/.



About Education Post

Education Post, part of the SCMP Group, is Hong Kong’s leading online education website with up-to-date education-related editorial resources such as insider news from the Accounting, Business, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Art & Design and Education communities, as well as the most comprehensive database in postgraduate, MBA and continuing education with information on over 2,000 courses.

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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, mobile, tablets 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 over 160 awards in 2013-14 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, 48 HOURS, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, and Where Hong Kong.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

HONG KONG, 1 December 2014 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, today announced that its monthly luxury lifestyle magazine STYLE has won the Excellence Award for Best Feature on Timepieces at the coveted Asian Publishing Awards 2014.

Penned by STYLE Luxury Editor Ms. Vivian Chen, the award-winning feature story titled “INDEPENDENT MINDS” brings readers into the world of independent watchmakers, drawing upon interviews with sought-after horological masters. The 1,250-word story highlights that the veterans are carving out a niche in an industry largely ruled by formidable conglomerates. The exquisite handiwork and innovative movements of the independent masterpieces are rare and attracting serious collectors. “INDEPENDENT MINDS”, first published in STYLE July 2014 issue, is available at scmp.com. (To read, click here.)

Ms. Elsie Cheung, SCMP Group Chief Operating Officer, said, “This is a significant achievement for a relatively young magazine, and this win is an appropriate statement of its growth towards becoming a must-read for discerning readers. For luxury brands, STYLE’s quality content consistently helps them to reach a group of affluent and trendsetting clients. We’re very proud of what STYLE has achieved.”

“This is another significant milestone for STYLE as we have always aimed for high quality editorial content that is not only informative, but also timely and well-written,” said Ms. Winnie Chung, Editorial Director, SCMP Specialist Publications. “This recognition reinforces the hard work we have expended – and the credibility we have earned – in a category that is not only highly specialised but also a leading segment of the world of high-end luxury.”

Ms. Chung, a well-respected veteran journalist at the SCMP Group, commended STYLE Luxury Editor Ms. Vivian Chen for a well-researched feature that sheds light on an emerging trend in the world of watchmaking. Ms. Chen has an in-depth knowledge of haute horology. A regular at international watch fairs, her extensive and unbiased view of top watch brands and their novelties fuels her stories on luxury timepieces and other subjects.

“The world of independent watchmakers is a far cry from mainstream manufacturers. With their groundbreaking innovations, handcrafted polish and utmost exclusivity, independent watch brands are becoming the favourites of serious collectors and are certainly here to stay.” – extracted from “INDEPENDENT MINDS” by Ms. Vivian Chen, STYLE Luxury Editor.

Published on the first Friday every month with the South China Morning Post, STYLE is Hong Kong’s best monthly guide to the world of culture and luxury, targeting a discerning demographic for the avant-garde. STYLE is packed with insightful, in-depth articles that delve into the business of style and the meaning of true value in the world of luxury. Feature articles provide an intellectual take on topics that span the realms of fashion, art, travel, luxury goods and more. STYLE, edited by Ms. Jacqueline Tsang, has previously won a number of awards including:

· Gold Award for Best New Print Product (Global) at the INMA Awards 2014

· “Best Magazine Relaunch of the Year” at the 2013 Magazine of the Year Awards

The Asian Publishing Awards 2014 received over 180 submissions from 22 publishing companies in 7 countries vying for various accolades. Judging committees consist of selected experts whose recommendations were submitted to a screening committee for final deliberation.

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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, mobile, tablets 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 over 160 awards in 2013-14 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, 48 HOURS, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, and Where Hong Kong.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

HONG KONG, 28 November 2014 –

South China Morning Post, the flagship newspaper of the SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), has been recently named “No.1 Newspaper of the Year” in the Media Spend Benchmarking Survey, polled from hundreds of decision-makers in the advertising and marketing community in Hong Kong.

Conducted by Hong Kong-based Marketing Magazine, the annual online survey aims to understand which media platforms local advertisers and marketers value the most. Publications from the SCMP Group received top billing from industry insiders:

· #1 Newspaper of the Year – South China Morning Post

· #1 Women’s Magazine of the Year – Cosmopolitan

· #1 Men’s Magazine of the Year – Esquire

· #2 Women’s Magazine of the Year – ELLE Hong Kong

· #2 Wedding Magazine of the Year – Cosmopolitan Bride

· #3 Wedding Magazine of the Year – ELLE Wedding

“The rankings affirm the SCMP Group’s market leader position,” said Ms. Elsie Cheung, SCMP Group Chief Operating Officer. “The Media Spend Benchmarking Survey substantiates our publications’ impact and reach for advertisers to highlight their products and services to consumers. Being the best in their respective genres sends out a crystal clear message that our publications are the top choices for advertisers. We are very proud of our teams, and our continued standard of excellence.”

Over 400 advertising decision-makers and influencers from major and local international banks, property and construction, IT and telecommunication firms, FMCG, travel and tourism companies participated in the Media Spend Benchmarking Survey.

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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, mobile, tablets 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 over 160 awards in 2013-14 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, 48 HOURS, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, and Where Hong Kong.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

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