Category: Press Release

SCMP GROUP REIMAGINES DESTINATION MACAU & DM EXCLUSIVE

Hong Kong, 12 September 2014 – 

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, today announced the revamp of Destination Macau and its sister publication DM Exclusive, two luxury Macau-focused lifestyle magazine titles acquired by the Group recently. Published in English and Simplified Chinese, the two titles will refocus content to bring editorial flair and advertising opportunities in Macau to a new level, in step with the city’s growing tourism- and retail-led economy. The first revamped Destination Macau will meet readers today while DM Exclusive will be published later this month.  

Under the aegis of the SCMP Specialist Publications division, Destination Macau and DM Exclusive are independent from the hospitality / gaming brands in Macau, and hence are uniquely positioned to connect readers with all of Macau’s best in life. A team of SCMP specialist journalists is dedicated to curate the content and identify the latest international trends in all aspects of luxury lifestyle. Target readers include affluent, modern and discerning luxurists who actively seek leisure, gourmet cuisines, world-class entertainments and ritzy lifestyle in Macau. 

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Editorially, the content of both magazines has undergone an overhaul. Destination Macau informs and inspires with striking photographs, interviews with local and international tastemakers; and offers a fresh and insightful look at trends, people and places defining the worlds of culture, entertainment, fashion and food. DM Exclusive, distributed exclusively in VIP-only premises in Macau, is the only magazine that caters for the city’s ultra-high net-worth individuals looking for unique items and one-of-a-kind experiences. 

Mr. Romanus Ng, General Manager, SCMP Advertising and Marketing Solutions, said, “With crème de la crème readership and a wide distribution network, Destination Macau and DM Exclusive are well positioned to strengthen marketers’ reach to top-tier clientele. These advantages will lend us credence in growing the SCMP Group’s media space market share in Southern China. In addition, the two revamped titles will be our strong pathfinders to geographically expand from our Hong Kong base to one of the world’s fastest growing luxury retail market.” 

Ms. Winnie Chung, Editorial Director, SCMP Specialist Publications, said, “We’re proud to present the revamped Destination Macau and DM Exclusive to the titles’ loyal readers. From font type, photographs, graphics to story content and language, our Specialist team has worked hard in keeping intact the essence of the magazines while leading the titles to the next level to capture the hearts and minds of generations of readers to come. Macau, being Southern China’s hottest place for highlife entertainment and leisure, will never stop inspiring us with interesting topics and trends, helping us to grow the magazines with our readers.”  

In the Sep/Oct issue, Destination Macau’s unique content includes exclusive interviews with Lisboa Hotel and Grand Lisboa’s French chef Joel Robuchon, who has bagged more Michelin stars than anyone else on earth and revolutionized dining in Macau; and world-renowned Zou Shiming, China’s most accomplished boxer of all time and the current WBO International Flyweight champion who will share his thoughts on his favourite things to see and do in Macau. The issue will also put the limelight on five of the hottest private kitchens in Macau that are cooking up a storm with Macanese and European cuisines. 
 

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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 capability.  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, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

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 ELLE.com.hk, Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.


For further information please contact communications@scmp.com


SCMP CHARITY ART AUCTION RAISES MUCH-NEEDED FUNDS

HONG KONG, 4 September, 2014 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, announced today that the SCMP Charity Art Auction raised much-needed funds last night to help alleviate pressing community issues – impoverished children and seniors – through four social responsibility programmes run by St. James’ Settlement, the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) and the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.

Organised by the SCMP Group with patron sponsorship from Chow Tai Fook Jewellery and New World Development, the SCMP Charity Art Auction raised over HK$2.76 million from 16 fine art pieces and collectibles donated by established galleries, art collectors and artists from Australia, China, England, Hong Kong and India. Acclaimed artists include Zeng Fanzhi, Simon Birch, Sohan Qadri and Wilson Shieh. The auction, conducted by event partner Sotheby’s, was the highlight of a well-attended charity gala dinner at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong last night.

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[From left] SCMP Group Chairman Dr. David Pang, SoCO Community Organizer Ms. Angela Lui,
K11 Art Foundation Founder & Chairman Mr. Adrian Cheng, SCMP Group CEO Mr. Robin Hu,
St. James’ Settlement CEO Mrs. Cynthia Luk and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community Service Secretary Mr. Ivan Yiu
toast for the success of the SCMP Charity Art Auction.

Dr. David Pang, Chairman of the SCMP Group, remarked, “As Hong Kong’s longest running community newspaper of record, it has always been our mission to give the underprivileged a voice, and to support them by fulfilling our social obligation in the role of convener, by bringing together resources and those with influence to help improve the lives of the needy. Through the inspirational power of art, we hope to kindle the spirit of charity to help raise much-needed funds to kick-start four new and impactful programmes run by our designated charities. The funds we raised today will go the distance towards helping both children and the elderly that need your help.”

The SCMP Charity Art Auction is an integral part of the “Celebrating Hong Kong” campaign which began last year to mark the 110th anniversary of the South China Morning Post. The auction proceeds will empower the disenfranchised through the following programmes:

  • Soup Kitchen by St. James’ Settlement: To be set up at the Kowloon Kindness Centre, the programme will provide free soup for six weeks to people who are unable to cope with basic daily meal expenditures. Proceeds will be used to buy nutritious soup ingredients and the soup will be brewed without MSG.

  • The Children’s Support Programme by St. James’ Settlement: It will provide holistic after-school support to deprived children and their families in the Sham Shui Po and Yau Tsim Mong districts through a variety of assistance and services, such as providing breakfast to supplement children’s nutritional needs, after-school support to underprivileged children, building up positive parent-child relationships and encouraging parents to foster a better atmosphere in which the children can develop.

  • Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals: It provides assessments and interventions of physiotherapy or occupational therapy for deprived elders primarily to alleviate muscle and joint pain. Roadshows and talks will be held to promote musculoskeletal system care and home safety. Beneficiaries will include elderly singletons, aged couples, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients and low-income elders in Wah Fu Estate and Wah Kwai Estate.

  • The Home Modification Project by The Society for Community Organization (SoCO): This project aims to improve the living conditions of underprivileged families dwelling in dismal conditions, with a blueprint to create a more conducive learning environment in their homes. A professional steering committee will oversee design, effective installation of furniture, lighting as well as proper ventilation to create a better living environment.

Throughout SCMP’s 111 years of history, it has collaborated with and launched a number of community campaigns and events that pulled together society support to improve the lives of the disenfranchised, including Operation Santa Claus, a partnership between SCMP and RTHK, which has raised over HK$211 million for 190 charitable projects in the past 26 years.


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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 capability.  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, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

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: communications@scmp.com


SCMP ENTICES FOODIES AND REVELERS WITH ANNUAL STARSTREET GOURMET & WINE WALK

HONG KONG, 1 September 2014 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, today announces that its Marketing Solutions division will once again blanket the Starstreet Precinct with revelry as the annual feast of culinary delights and street performances – “Starstreet Gourmet & Wine Walk” – returns.

Organised by Starstreet Precinct and powered by SCMP Marketing Solutions for the fifth consecutive year, Starstreet Gourmet & Wine Walk has become a highly-anticipated fixture in Hong Kong’s culinary calendar. This year’s Starstreet Gourmet & Wine Walk has lined up 38 food and beverage establishments and fashion accessories boutiques, and will turn Starstreet Precinct into the definitive gastronomic and fashion lifestyle destination from 2:00pm – 6:00pm on Saturday, 25 October 2014.

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Starstreet Gourmet & Wine Walk, sponsored by Swire Properties Limited, will transform Starstreet Precinct, an affectionately named neighbourhood adjacent to Three Pacific Place in Wan Chai, from a collection of eateries and boutiques into a communal soiree. Starting from HK$300 per person*, guests will be pampered with gourmet dishes, fine wine, live music, unique street art, carnival-style games, bicycle performances and a photo contest. Selected lifestyle outlets around the Starstreet Precinct will also delight ticket-holders with discounts and limited-edition gifts.

All guests will have the chance to walk away with a host of fabulous prizes, sponsored by Swire Travel and East, Hong Kong, including travel vouchers, buffet dinners and many more. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong for the benefits of artists with disabilities.

Tickets usually sell out quickly. For ticketing details, please go to http://events.scmp.com/starstreet starting from Monday, 8 September 2014.

Wining and dining establishments and lifestyle outlets that will participate in the Starstreet Gourmet & Wine Walk 2014 are:

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· 2/3 DOLCI
· 45R
· caffé HABITŪ the table
· The Men’s Shop – Club Monaco 
· CASTELLO del VINO
· Henry Cuir
· Chez Patrick Deli
· Igloo Homeware
· CIACOE
· Joineur Family Store Limited
· Classified
· Jouer
· Just Green
· Kapok
· Oolaa Petite
· Kapok on Sun Street
· PizzaExpress
· Le Labo
· Plaza Mayor
· Lladró
· The Principal
· Maison Huit
· Slim’s
· Manks
· TED’s Lookout
· Monocle
· Wagyu Café
· Odd One Out
· Wakayama Japanese Restaurant
· OVO HOME
· Woo Tung Yakiniku Dining Bar
· Russell Street
· Xi Yan Sweets
· Spa L’OCCITANE
· Yo Mama
· Vein
· WDSG Speakeasy
· YMOYNOT



* Early bird promotion (by Tuesday, 30 September 2014) @HK$300; regular price @HK$395; Group of four or above@HK$330.



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, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

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: communications@scmp.com

 

SCMP GROUP LAUNCHES ESQUIREHK.COM First and Only International Men’s Fashion & Lifestyle Media Brand to Kick-start Multimedia Website in HK

HONG KONG, 26 August 2014 –


SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, today announced that it will launch EsquireHK.com on 1 September, establishing Esquire as the first and only international men’s fashion & lifestyle media brand with a localized multimedia online presence in Hong Kong. This follows the publication of Esquire’s Chinese version in January after SCMP Hearst Magazines Limited, a joint venture between SCMP Group and Hearst Magazines International, acquired its publication rights in Hong Kong.
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Leveraging the resonance of the print edition’s lifestyle and fashion content, EsquireHK.com will enrich readers’ experience with a host of multimedia daily-refreshed channels on Style, Lifestyle, Watches, Food & Drinks, Machines, People and Esquire TV. The new website shares the signature brand essence and motif of its US counterpart esquire.com, while infusing Hong Kong and international editorial directions with local flair. EsquireHK.com is powered by multi-talented online editorial specialists that create daily lifestyle & fashion news, reviews, tips, how-to guides and interviews using lively language, videos, photos, infographics and images.

Ms. Josephine Chan, Managing Director, SCMP Magazines Publishing Ltd said, “Through research and focus groups, we confirmed our belief that there is a dearth of men’s fashion and lifestyle websites with quality and original content in sync with what Hong Kong readers are looking for. EsquireHK.com helps us bridge this important market void, while strengthening our connection with readers, and importantly, building on the success that Esquire print has attained since the January launch.”

Ms. Chan added, “With daily updated content, EsquireHK.com will become indispensable to marketers and advertisers looking for an integrated men-focused advertising and promotion platform. In Esquire magazine and EsquireHK.com, they will be able to direct their promotional efforts to a high-value group of target audience that cares about style and substance.”

An online campaign titled “Are you THE MAN?” has preempted the website launch and introduced readers to Esquire HK’s brand essence – modern, sophisticated, confident and detailed. Created by the EsquireHK.com team, the campaign is making a splash with visitors, some of whom heard about it from Esquire’s HK Facebook page. The campaign challenges site visitors to test their understanding of “Lifestyle, Style, Workplace and Party”. Registered participants who submit outstanding answers will win special prizes. The campaign www.esquireHK.com/areyoutheman will end on September 7.



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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 capability. 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, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

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: communications@scmp.com


SCMP GROUP LTD (SEHK:583) Announces 17% Increase in Interim Revenue of HK$597.9 million

HONG KONG, 21 August 2014 – 

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583) announced today the interim results for 2014.  Interim revenue was $597.9 million, growing by 17% when compared with $509.1 million for the same period in 2013.  Net profit for the first half of the year was $48.2 million, compared with $105.2 million in 2013, which included fair value gains on investment properties of $59.6 million.  For the six months to 30 June 2014, the Group did not record any gain or loss on its investment properties.  Net profit from normal operations grew 6% in the first half of 2014.

The Board of Directors resolved to declare the payment of an interim dividend payable of 2.20 cents per ordinary share.

The Group’s revenue increase is driven by both our core business and the growth thrust strategy implemented by Management to focus on high growth areas of diversification including outdoor media business, events and conferences business, education business and magazines, which includes new titles such as HK Magazine, Esquire and ELLE Men.  Adjusted operating profit this period increased by 22% to $70.3 million, compared to $57.5 million for 2013.

The Newspaper division recorded an 11% increase in revenue or $406.1 million compared to $365.5 million from 2013.  Net profit attributable to shareholders was $15.7 million in the first half of 2014, compared to $5.6 million in same period last year.  Advertising and marketing solutions contributed an increase in revenue during the same comparative period, driven by an increase in IPO advertisements, and large-scale events and projects from the marketing solutions side.  The recruitment and education business was stable, and while print recruitment advertisements in Classified Post faced a challenging environment due to an overall trend of jobs moving online, the decline in print revenue was compensated by an increase in online recruitment ads, and incremental revenue from Education Post.  Adjusted EBITDA during this period was $36.1 million, growing 54% against the same period last year of $23.5 million.

Circulation of the South China Morning Post and Sunday Morning Post saw a slight decline, but this was offset by our growth in digital subscriptions revenue.  Compared to 2013, the first half of 2014 saw total circulation revenue increase through digital subscription growth and other growth thrust strategies.

The Magazines division had a strong first half in 2014, with total revenue increasing 27% to $158.1 million, and net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 7% to $26.1 million.  The growth in profit was mainly driven by print and online advertising revenue from Cosmopolitan and ELLE.  During this period, the addition of Esquire and The PEAK helped to strengthen the business’ market leader position.  Adjusted EBIDTA during the first half increase 14% to $50.8 million compared to $44.5 million during the same period in 2013.

SCMP Group CEO Mr. Robin Hu noted, “Entering the second half, we hold a cautious forward-looking view as luxury spending remains restrained, and the overall retail market is less buoyant than last year.  By systematically investing in organic and inorganic growth thrusts in the past two years, the Group has been able to withstand economic uncertainty while broadening revenue streams.”

“Consistent with our practice, we will continue to actively manage costs while casting an eye on continued growth and development on strategic opportunities in the traditional and new media space to complement our assets, and to maintain our continued growth path”.


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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 capability.  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, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoGirl!, 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 ELLE.com.hk, Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong. 


For further information & media enquiries, please contact: communications@scmp.com
+852 2680 8888 (To be connected to Corporate Communications, Strategic Marketing)

 

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST PUBLISHES “CHINA’S WWI” Multimedia Longform Series Showcasing Forgotten Story of First World War Chinese Labourers

HONG KONG, 6 August 2014 –

A century ago, Western civilization was imperiled. Throughout Europe, the first world war raged on as the Allied powers orchestrated a concerted effort against continental destruction. Almost unnoticeably, hundreds of thousands of Chinese labourers were transported to the European war zones, helping to shape Europe during the Great War.

SCMP Group Ltd, Asia’s leading media holding company, brings to light the forgotten but inspiring story, titled China’s WWI, in a special six-part multimedia longform series, shedding light on these migrants of fortune that toiled through devastation. 

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Full access:
http://multimedia.scmp.com/ww1-china/ (English) 
http://www.nanzaozhinan.com/media/ww1/sc/ (Chinese) 

Launched to mark the first world war centenary, the special report traces these Chinese labourers’ story, the largest non-European labour contingent in the war, from rural Shandong to the European war trenches and back through archive photos, eyewitness accounts, maps and news articles published in the South China Morning Post at the time, when the paper was only a decade old. 

“Chinese people directly helped save Western civilisation when the Western powers were determined to kill each other with anything at their disposal.” Xu Guoqi, historian, The University of Hong Kong 

The first English and Chinese multimedia longform series created by an Asian media outlet, the China’s WWI series showcases rare photos unearthed from archives on three continents and thus far unpublished accounts of descendants of these labour corps.  

“Nearly 90 years after his death, Shandong farmer Bi Cuide’s descendants flew to France to visit his grave. The family poured Shandong liquor on the grass and left red dates from home. “We were the first in our family to finally pay our respects to him,” says a descendant of Bi’s.”

The China’s WWI special report follows the preceding five multimedia packages:

For information on syndicate rights to the China’s WWI series and other multimedia series, please contact SCMP Content Resources at phone +852 2680 8180 or email: reprint@scmp.com. 

 

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About SCMP Group Ltd

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 65 awards in 2013 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability.  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, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoGirl!, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories in Hong Kong. 
 

For further information please contact:
communications@scmp.com
+852 2680 8888 (To be connected to Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility, Strategic Marketing)

 

SCMP ACQUIRES TOP LUXURY LIFESTYLE PUBLISHER – DESTINATION MACAU LIMITED Expands into Macau to Capture High Net-worth Readers in the Region

HONG KONG, 24 March, 2014 – SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, announced today that it will acquire leading luxury lifestyle publisher Destination Macau Limited from Ignite Media Group Limited to further consolidate its market share in the South China region’s luxury lifestyle media space.

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As the world’s number one gaming market, Macau surpassed Las Vegas’ total gaming revenue in 2013 by seven times, and is tipped to continue its accelerating pace of growth.  This is underpinned by its status as a tourism hub for China’s rapidly expanding middle class, whose consumption demand has prompted a doubling of Macau’s hotel rooms in the next 5 years.  Moreover, as demonstrated by its more than US$8 billion worth of retail sales in 2013, the opportunity is extremely attractive.

Destination Macau Limited publishes two titles – luxury lifestyle title Destination Macau and ultra high-end magazine DM Exclusive in English and Simplified Chinese, with both delivering high quality leisure lifestyle content, featuring topics such as luxury brands to watch out for, world-class Macau entertainment reviews, and fine-dining experiences to be had.  Moreover, Destination Macau Limited also operates a growing custom publishing business to cater to the content marketing needs of luxury brands, services and retailers aiming to capture the rapidly growing population of Macau-bound jetsetters traveling from China and the world.

This strategic addition to SCMP Group’s ever-growing portfolio of magazines, which already boasts Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, PEAK and STYLE, further reinforces its dominant position in the luxury lifestyle segment.  Importantly, it gives SCMP Group the key to enter Macau – China’s entertainment tourism capital, and the world’s fastest growing gaming market.

“The combination of Destination Macau’s high quality content, and its native base of affluent readers from Macau, China and the world makes this acquisition a perfect fit into the SCMP Group’s family of luxury titles, and adds to an even more formidable offering to our network of top tier advertisers”, said Ms. Elsie Cheung, Chief Operating Officer of SCMP Group.

Moreover, “with Destination Macau’s strong brand equity and established market presence in Macau, it presents a fertile opportunity for further growth when coupled with our award-winning expertise in multimedia magazine publishing, advertising, bespoke events and custom publishing”, continued Ms. Cheung.

“Advertisers today, especially the sophisticated top-tier brands that we regularly work with, are increasingly searching for cross-platform opportunities that allow them to communicate to their target audience along more touch points.  With the SCMP Group, we are confident Destination Macau Limited has found the perfect home”, remarked Ms. Carrie Leung, General Manager of Ignite Media Group.

“Ignite has built Destination Macau and Destination Macau Exclusive into Macau’s premier luxury publishing titles; and knowing SCMP Group’s capabilities, we are confident they will be able to take this business to the next level”. “We look forward to further collaboration and partnerships as Ignite accelerates its market-leading platforms – Macau.com, Qoos.com, MacauHR and Aomen.TV, together with our portfolio of services to continue supporting the growth and diversification of the new Macau”, concluded Ms. Leung.

Destination Macau Limited will operate under SCMP Group’s management from late March onwards, and Destination Macau will maintain its popular editorial direction, and its distribution network within 5-star hotels and resorts, airlines, dedicated direct-to-Macau ferries, and most importantly, its direct distribution to high net-worth individuals in Macau.

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About Ignite Media Group Ltd

Ignite Media Group (http://www.igniteasia.com) is Macau’s premier media and services conglomerate with market-leading positions in online, out-of-home, print and services enterprises dedicated to promoting Macau as Asia’s #1 entertainment destination. Ignite includes market-leading media brands across multiple verticals: Macau.com (Macau’s #1 online travel and destination marketing platform), Qoos.com (Macau’s #1 Chinese language social media community and C2C listings platform), Aomen.tv (Macau’s #1 online TV production company), MacauHR (Macau’s #1 integrated online jobs listings and recruitment / corporate services firm), New Macau Box Offices (Macau’s #1 show ticketing company), EC-Ad (outdoor media) and Ignition (media agency & advisory services).

About SCMP Group Ltd

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 65 awards in 2013 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, ELLE Men, Esquire and CosmoGirl!, PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

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SCMP GROUP ANNOUNCES 12% RISE IN REVENUE

HONG KONG, 20th March, 2014 – SCMP Group Ltd. (SEHK: 0583) announced today the financial results for the year ended 31st December 2013.
 
Group revenues rose by 12% to $1,146.6 million from $1,019.6 million in 2012.  This was driven by a combination of new and existing revenue sources, including ELLE and higher revenue from advertising and marketing solutions, the contract printing business, investment properties and the newly acquired HK Magazine business.
 
Profit attributable to shareholders, however, declined 29% from $316.3 million to $223.7 million, mainly due to the decline in revaluation gain on our portfolio of investment properties, increase in staff expenses to support revenue growth and the further development of growth businesses including HK Magazine and EducationPost.com.
 
The newspaper publishing division remains a key revenue driver for the Group, with an increase in revenue by 5% to $814.1 million. Advertising and marketing solutions led this growth with new advertising formats, as well as an increase in IPO related media bookings. Circulation-related revenue rose by 6% attributable to an increase in South China Morning Post‘s cover price and higher online subscription figures. The contract printing business also recorded 43% growth in revenue in 2013. Part of this growth, however, was offset by the inactive job recruitment market across all sectors.
 
Another area of growth within the Group is the magazines publishing division which recorded an increase in revenue of 27% to $278.7 million, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of $48.9 million, both higher than last year, due to notable revenue contribution from ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, and increased revenue from Cosmopolitan‘s website.
 
Excluding fair value gains on investment properties of $170.7 million for 2012 and $87.2 million for 2013, net profit from normal operations decreased by 6% from $145.6 million to $136.5 million.  This is mainly attributed to proceeds used to fund the development of new green shoot ventures.
 
Earnings per share for 2013 was 14.3 cents, reflecting a 29% decline from 20.3 cents in 2012.  Final dividend payable per share was 4.2 cents.
 
Dr. David Pang, Chairman of SCMP Group, commented, “as the economy begins to show indications of improvement, we remain cautiously optimistic of the Group’s ability to maintain its growth trajectory.  While the media industry at-large has been impacted by new digital media platforms, a slow IPO market, and an inactive job market; we have steadfastly built a portfolio of new revenue drivers including magazine titles such as ELLE, Esquire, HK Magazine, and The Peak, as well as diversifying our business offering to include events and conferences, and more outdoor media advertising inventory.  With these strategic building blocks in place, coupled with a strong pipeline of products, services and talent to expand our outreach to a global digital market, we remain positive in our ability to deliver value and performance in line with the Hong Kong economy in the coming year”.
 

About SCMP Group Ltd

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 65 awards in 2013 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, ELLE Men, Esquire and CosmoGirl!, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

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South China Morning Post announces eight winners of the Student of the Year Awards 2013

HONG KONG, 1st March 2014 – Permanent Secretary for Education, Mrs Cherry Tse Ling Kit-ching JP, special guest Shelley Lee Lai-kuen GBS, OBE, JP, a VIP advisory board panel and distinguished judges were present at an inspiring award ceremony for the South China Morning Post and The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s returning Student of the Year Awards 2013, held at the Kowloon Shangri-la hotel today.

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The Awards, first established by South China Morning Post in 1974, ran for 32 years until 2006, and were recently relaunched as part of their Celebrating Hong Kong initiative. Six categories, namely Grand Prize, Community Contributor, Sportsperson, Performing Artist, Visual Artist and three Linguist awards for English, Cantonese and Putonghua made up the new awards, which were made eligible for nomination from Form 4-6 or Year 10-12 secondary students across Hong Kong.

The audience was treated to performances from the Performing Artist students, including a Latin ballroom dancer, a concert pianist and a Chinese opera singer. Impressive recitals were also given from the linguists, and a visual art exhibition was on display from the Visual Arts category.

Mrs Tse remarked in her speech “I would like to applaud the SCMP. I’m sure in twenty years’ time, most of the illustrious persons of Hong Kong will be either your alumni or people who got the award…long live the awards.” Members of the advisory board Allan Zeman, Chairman of LKF Group and Ocean Park Corporation, Jay Walder, CEO of MTR Corporation, Paul Zimmerman, CEO, Designing Hong Kong, Robin Hu, CEO SCMP Group Ltd, and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges also attended and shared their thoughts and advice.

“The entry level for the awards is incredibly tough and demands that only the best can even qualify as a nominee. Every single student that entered should be proud that they were the category best in their school” remarked Mr. Hu.

Most of the 23 judges for the awards also joined in honouring the students at the ceremony, which was hosted before all the finalists and shortlisted candidates, their educators and parents. Each category was judged by an expert panel leader, a past winner alumni, and an expert editorial representative from the South China Morning Post. The process took six months of intensive preparation, culminating in nearly 500 nominations, and producing 24 finalists, each carefully screened with face-to-face group and individual interviews.

“At the Jockey Club, education is always a major focus of our community donations and we were delighted to support the SCMP when they relaunched the Student of the Year Awards.” remarked Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of The Hong Kong Jockey Club. “We have enjoyed our close partnership and together with the tremendous support of our many judges, we are able to contribute to the betterment of Hong Kong by recognising and promoting the necessary qualities in our future generation.”

The South China Morning Post plans to continue the Awards in the long term. “The awards were made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the perfect partner for the awards given their deep support of education” remarked Susan Ramsay, editor of Young Post, the newspaper’s school-distributed student edition. “

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For more information please visit http://studentoftheyear.hk

Full list of winners and runners-up

The Student of the Year – Grand Prize (Winner receives $25,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Tam Pok-man 譚博文, from Sing Ying Secondary School.

Runner-up: Zachariah Lee Kwok-tsat 李國澤, St. Paul’s Co-Educational College

Runner-up: Lai Wun-chi 黎媛姿, Belilios Public School

 

The Student of the Year – Sportsperson (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Siobhan Haughey 何詩蓓, St. Paul’s Secondary School

Runner-up: Karen Chang Ngai-hing 張藝馨, Diocesan Girls’ School

Runner-up: Leung Siu-lun 梁肇麟, Tuen Mun Catholic Secondary School

 

The Student of the Year – Community Contributor (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Lai Yuet Chi 黎悅知, Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School

Runner-up: Lau Chin-yan 劉展恩, Carmel Secondary School

Runner-up: Wu Cheuk-lam 鄔卓霖, King’s College

 

The Student of the Year – Visual Artist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Ashley Chung Hoi-lam 鍾凱霖, from G.T. Ellen Yeung College

Runner-up: Audrey H.Y. Hioe, Chinese International School

Runner-up: Tini Tang Hau-ying, Australian International School

 

The Student of the Year – Performing Artist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner : Tse Tsz-yan 謝芷欣, CCC Kei Yuen College.

Runner-up: Law Wai-ting 羅瑋庭, La Salle College

Runner-up: Jackie Leung 梁芷萁, Diocesan Girls’ School

 

The Student of the Year – English Linguist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Lai Wun-chi 黎媛姿, Belilios Public School

Runner-up: Ho Sheung-lam, Canadian International School

Runner-up: Claudia Tam Man-yiu, Island School.

 

The Student of the Year – Cantonese Linguist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Li Yu-chim 李于漸, La Salle College

Runner-up: Mimi Fu Yin-tung 符彥彤, Heep Yunn School

Runner-up: Stephanie Leung Tsoi-hang 梁采洐, Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School

 

The Student of the Year – Putonghua Linguist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner:  Jenny Zheng Jia-ying 鄭嘉盈, St Paul’s Co-Educational College

Runner-up: Leung Hau-sze 梁巧思, Heep Yunn School

Runner-up: Zhang Mi-le 張米樂, Fung Kai No.1 Secondary School

 

About SCMP Group Ltd

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 65 awards in 2013 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, ELLE Men, Esquire and CosmoGirl!, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

 

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communications@scmp.com

SCMP ENTERS PRINTING DEAL WITH INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK TIMES

HONG KONG, 16 November 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, has entered into an agreement to print the International New York Times (INYT) for mainland China and Hong Kong markets. The printing of INYT at the SCMP will commence in February 2016.

The agreement reflects both media organisations’ strong commitment to print journalism, loyal print readers and advertisers as they continue to push the envelope in the digital frontier. The deal with the INYT follows the SCMP’s first contract printing agreement in 2013 to print am730, a Chinese-language free newspaper in Hong Kong.

Mr Robin Hu, CEO of the SCMP Group, said: “We are delighted to be awarded the contract to undertake INYT’s printing needs for Hong Kong and mainland China. With the INYT, given its loyal base of on-the-go high achieving subscribers, there can be no compromise when it comes to quality and reliability. We are therefore honoured to have been selected by one of the world’s most admired publications as its trusted printer in a region that has established itself as a major source of global news.”

The SCMP Group’s printing facilities are located in the Morning Post Centre in Tai Po, northeast of Hong Kong. Currently, its daily printing production includes the publications of the South China Morning Post, the Sunday Morning Post and am730.


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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, the 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, the 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 2014-15 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, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine and The List.

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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