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I’m Cam MacMurchy
I am a former radio and television journalist now working as a PR director at a multinational Internet and technology company listed in Hong Kong.
I’ve loved technology since I was a kid, when I got excited in the run-up to the launch of Windows 95 and installing a 9600 baud modem. I also had a dream to be a journalist (a sports reporter, originally!), which I was fortunate to do for several years before moving to the other side. I have now been in public relations for nearly two decades, but the industry is constantly changing and staying fresh. I’m most interested in the intersection of technology and communications, and am laser-focused these days on finding new ways to leverage technology to tell more compelling stories and work more efficiently.
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Digital Transformation
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Corporate & Crisis Communications
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Technology Studio
Must-have apps, practical productivity hacks, social media dos and don’ts, getting around the Great Firewall, and the business of technology.
December 19, 2020
11:25 pm
Siri watch face settings still exist, just not where you’d think
Reading Time: 3 minutes watchOS 6 has some mighty fine improvements and one weird change.
Hong Kong fintech startup integrates multiple accounts into a single dashboard
Reading Time: 2 minutes The goal is to track spending and work towards financial goals in a slick looking app — if you’re okay giving a company your bank passwords.
Latest posts
Media Studio
A look at everything from massive public relations fiascoes to the winners and losers in this new era of journalism — and what tomorrow might bring.
September 30, 2020
12:44 am
McDonald’s public pursuit of its former CEO a fascinating case study
Reading Time: 2 minutes The burger joint has decided to toss out its dependable PR recipe and try something totally new.
PR guru Edward Segal joins the PR & Law Podcast to talk COVID-19, Facebook, and how to prepare for speeches under intense media scrutiny
Reading Time: 40 minutes A chance to get some communications advice from one of the most experienced pros in the business.
Latest posts
Travel Studio
Turn off your phone and get your mind off work! Exploring the world of airlines, lounges, and exotic locales with a camera, laptop, and a few extra airline points.
September 18, 2019
10:38 pm
Cathay Pacific finally opens proper airline lounge in Mainland China
Reading Time: 2 minutes After years of sub-par lounges in Mainland China, Cathay Pacific has finally opened a space that rivals its premium lounges in other world cities.
A maiden journey on Hong Kong’s sparkling new high-speed train
Reading Time: 8 minutes It’s time to take a ride on the fastest train out of town. Here’s what it was like.
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The PR & Law Podcast
The news is jam packed each week with scandals, gaffes, blunders and embarrassments, so why not learn something from it?
Cam and Ewan look at the top stories making news each week through a PR and legal lens, sharing insights and practical advice for businesses, entrepreneurs, in-house council and communications pros.
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Password-management platform 1Password is launching a similar feature of iCloud+ with Hide My Email ability to all of its users.
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Leaked memo: Tim Cook says Apple is cracking down on leakers
Leaked memo: Tim Cook says Apple is cracking down on leakers
Apple is once again ramping up its efforts to crack down on leaks and employees who are responsible for them. ...
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China’s leader aims to curb its profit-seeking entrepreneurs and turn the country back to Mao’s socialist vision.
Xi Jinping Aims to Rein In Chinese Capitalism, Hew to Mao‘s Socialist Vision
Going well beyond curbing tech giants, he wants the Communist party to steer flows of money and set tighter lim...
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