Established in 2002, the Asia Digital Marketing Association (ADMA) is a non-profit organisation with a membership base spanning the full range of the digital marketing ecosystem, from portals and publishers, to advertisers, e-commerce platforms, device makers, games companies, agencies, technology solutions providers, and research houses. The mission of the ADMA is to grow the use of digital for effective marketing investment. This will be achieved by being an authoritative source of insight and statistics, hosting networking events, and facilitating professional development. In addition, the ADMA engages with senior executives to gain consensus and provide a voice on key industry issues.

MediaBUZZ aims to make an impact in the Asia Pacific region through its online publication Asian e-Marketing, which is designed to empower marketers in the vibrant, ever-changing, electronic marketing environment. Asian e-Marketing is a pioneer in the region, covering the digital age and zooming in on the increasingly valuable and indispensable tools of today's marketers – the Internet and mobile devices. Circulated twice every month to more than 22,000 top management and marketing decision-makers in Asia Pacific, the informative guide supports and advises e-marketers in finding a sound marketing strategy, which is vital for further business success. For more information: http://www.mediabuzz.com.sg/asian-emarketing-latest-issue. To subscribe for your complimentary copy: http://www.mediabuzz.com.sg/subscription

Baidu, whose literal meaning is hundreds of times, represents persistent search for the ideal. As a native speaker of the Chinese language and a talented engineer, Baidu focuses on what it knows best - Chinese language search. Applying avant-garde technology to the world's most ancient and complex language is as challenging as it is exciting. At least people here at Baidu think so. As having diligently disclosed in the Prospectus of our recent Initial Public Offering, Baidu believe there are at least 38 ways of saying "I" in Chinese. They master all the ways of addressing oneself in Chinese because baidu's users depend on it to address every one of their daily queries. Biadu's mission is to provide the best way for people to find information. In addition to serving individual users, Baidu also serve as a media platform for online marketing customers. Baidu not only provide customers easy access to one of the largest online audiences in China but also targeted groups with defined interests as indicated by queries.

Brandtology's (part of the Media Monitors Group) business and brand online intelligence services enable global brands to manage and extract invaluable insights from consumers' conversations. Using proprietary technology, processes and trained professionals, Brandtology is able to provide a high degree of accuracy and relevancy in multilingual analysis. Astute global organisations utilize Brandtology's intelligence in multiple functional areas such as sales, marketing, public relations, insight and research, customer service and product development. Launched in 2008, Brandtology has over 200 analysts across 15 countries in the Asia Pacific, Americas and EMEA, processing over 100 million online conversations per month. Its multilingual service covers more than 15 languages spoken by over 90% of the world's population.

What is ChasingTheStorm?

• Simply put it is a narrative. An anthology of sorts- covering Ideas and achievements
• Going against convention and looking beyond the obvious. 'Constructive rebellion' if you may.
• Thought leadership. With an attitude.
• A Brave demeanor, a thought breaker. Or then maybe- a thought starter. Suit yourself
• Original thoughts on Digital Media.
• A Celebration- of underdogs and achievers alike.
• Original content. Real Opinions. Not just reports and sharing of links. We analyze- dissect and philosophize. Whatever little we might have it, we try and make use of the unique brain that god hath bestowed upon us

Emailvision is the international leader in software as a service (SaaS) for email, mobile and social media marketing. The Emailvision mission is to provide excellence in software and services for online relationship marketing. With offices and client service teams in 19 countries, Emailvision delivers 5 billion messages per month on behalf of 4,000 clients worldwide. This unprecedented quality of service is driven by 12 years of research and development and by Emailvision’s 600 passionate employees. The company is privately owned by Francisco Partners.

GroupM Search is the search marketing specialist division of GroupM, the media buying and planning arm of WPP responsible for more than 1/3 of the world's media buying. GroupM Search provides thought leadership, search innovation, technology and resources to GroupM's media communications and planning companies through divisions that include: Maxus Search, MediaCom Search, MEC Interaction, and Mindshare Search.GroupMSearch China has three professional teams in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. With experienced SEM experts, outstanding SEM services, and advanced online marketing philosophy, GroupM Search aims to achieve the best ROI for their clients!

Established in 1957, the HK4As is managed and run by an Executive Committee and Sub-Committees. Committee members, elected from the senior management of member agencies, deal with issues concerning the future of the advertising industry and the business of member agencies.

There are currently around 28 Full Members which are major advertising agencies sharing common objectives. These include the setting and maintaining of standards of business ethics, enforcing an advertising standards code, acting as a means of arbitration between agencies, and providing a forum for the exchange of views between advertising agencies and other engaged in the industry.

The Association organizes training programmes, membership activities and awards to recognize and honour the best work created in Hong Kong and China.

The Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing (HKAIM) founded in 2007 is non-profit making and political neutral. This is formed by a synergy of cross-disciplinary professionals and various groups of establishment that contribute to the growth of interactive marketing/advertising industry in Hong Kong, aiming at raising the industry standard by sharing best practices and the latest industry developments to industry practitioners and users. HKAIM also liaises closely with Hong Kong and China Government to enable the continuity of the professional development in the industry.

The Hong Kong Direct Marketing Association was established in Hong Kong in 1982 to represent & promote the best practices of direct marketing principles. The Association also serves to protect the common interests of those in the communication business and associated industries. The HKDMA conduct regular activities such as luncheons & seminars, networking events, newsletter and publications as educational and communication channels for industry practitioners. All HKDMA members abide by the Association's code of ethics and standards, designed to protect the rights of consumers and uphold the integrity of the Direct Marketing industry.

iClick is the leading performance marketing agency in Asia focusing on delivering high value online solution for companies looking for promising return-on-advertising-spend.  iClick developed its proprietary algorithmic modeling and based on this to provide automated optimization technology for marketers to manage their online advertising campaigns. In iClick, we work with marketers who desire for advertising performance and need to achieve scale at ease.

iClick was formed in 2009 by a group of internet veterans with strong background in online marketing, technology and product development. Today, iClick has established footprint over Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and the South East Asia. Our client portfolio comprises of the world�s premium brands and MNC that spread across industries. Headquartered in Hong Kong, iClick has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore.

iProA is a non-profit making professional organization founded in December 1999. It represents over 2,600 professionals from Internet related industries, including CEOs and senior executives from leading information technology enterprises. Since 2004, voting members of iProA who are degree holders with at least 4 years of working experience in ICT fields are eligible to register as individual voters of the IT Functional Constituency in Legco elections.

iProA’s mission focuses on facilitating a seamless connection and communication between the ICT industry, the Government and the public community. It seeks to represent the voice of the local ICT industry in striving to forge the best strategy for enhancing ICT development in Hong Kong. iProA advocacies include driving the adoption of ICT across all facets of life, bridging the digital divide to enable access to information and knowledge for all, and to create business and career opportunities for iProA members in Hong Kong, China as well as international markets. For years, some of our Council Members have been active serving in various advisory bodies of the Government of HKSAR with the aim to help shape the best direction for strategic ICT development in Hong Kong.

iProspect is a leading global digital performance agency. iProspect helps create search marketing heroes every day by maximizing clients’ online marketing ROI through SEO, SEM, online display ad management, search leveraged public relations (SLPR).

The company helps many of the world's most successful brands maximize their online marketing ROI through pay-per-click management (SEM/PPC), search engine optimization (SEO), performance banner display, local search, mobile, social media, search leveraged press release (SLPR) and other related services. The agency, which is part of Aegis Media, has received numerous industry awards including: Marketing Magazine’s Search Agency of the Year 2010 (Gold), Best Search Campaign 2011, Campaign Asia Pacific’s Digital Media Awards 2011 (Bronze), Specialist Agency of the Year (Runner Up, Greater China), and others campaign awards from Google and Yahoo! Hong Kong.

With over 40 offices in 29 countries around the globe, iProspect Hong Kong can be contacted at +852 3962 4439, or by emailing interest@iprospect.com.hk

MediaBUZZ aims to make an impact in the Asia Pacific region through its online publication Asian e-Marketing, which is designed to empower marketers in the vibrant, ever-changing, electronic marketing environment. Asian e-Marketing is a pioneer in the region, covering the digital age and zooming in on the increasingly valuable and indispensable tools of today's marketers – the Internet and mobile devices. Circulated twice every month to more than 22,000 top management and marketing decision-makers in Asia Pacific, the informative guide supports and advises e-marketers in finding a sound marketing strategy, which is vital for further business success. For more information: http://www.mediabuzz.com.sg/asian-emarketing-latest-issue. To subscribe for your complimentary copy: http://www.mediabuzz.com.sg/subscription

Founded in 1973, the Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), a not-for-profit organisation, is the National Body for Sales and Marketing. Over the years, MIS has nurtured more than 40,000 sales and marketing practitioners through its professional learning and development programmes and provided ample networking opportunities for thousands of its members through its diverse series of events. The Institute will continue to serve the community to fulfil its vision of "Creating Marketers" through quality education and connecting a community of marketers.

SEMPO (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization) is a non-profit association with over 860 members, representing thousands globally. SEMPO works to increase awareness and promote search engine marketing worldwide. Member benefits include research, SEMPO Institute and event discounts, job board, networking opportunities, research, webinars, membership committees and regional groups, and more.
www.SEMPO.org / info@SEMPO.org

The SEMPO Institute is the top resource for the serious marketing professional who wants a higher standard of education. This online training curriculum is extensive and comprehensive, and the lessons and tests are designed to take you from beginner to serious SEM professional.
http://www.sempoinstitute.com / institute@sempo.org

Sitecore redefines how organizations engage with their customers online, powering experiences that can sense and adapt to a customer's needs to increase revenue and customer lifetime value and satisfaction. Sitecore's powerful development platform, integrated marketing automation tools and intuitive editing workspace have enabled thousands of organizations to create and manage more than 30,000 dynamic websites.

The independent authority on search vendors, topseos.com, evaluates and ranks the top internet marketing companies. Categories ranked by topseos include: search engine optimization, pay per click management, affiliate marketing, social media optimization, and many more.

Since 2002, topseos has been a trusted resource for businesses looking to launch or improve internet marketing campaigns. The pathfinder service allows topseos to work directly with you to help find companies that best fit your business needs. Why waste time searching through thousands of sites with false promises? Go straight to the authority, gain insight into the industry, and work with the best.

Visibility, the print magazine, heralds a beginning in the world of Internet marketing. This is the first time an established digital presence, topseos.com, is venturing into the traditional print media domain. With Visibility, the print world is all set to benefit from the success formula of the Internet, and vice versa. The print medium holds great promise for Internet marketing vendors who are constantly looking for more channels to promote their services. Additionally, Visibility will reach to many fringe businesses that may have been contemplating entering or expanding their Internet marketing campaigns. Visibility is published quarterly and covers a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, organic optimization, pay-per-click marketing, website analytics, affiliate marketing, and press release distribution. Our association with topseos.com has meant that the hard work of proving our credibility is more than half done. Thanks to this backing, we are considered a force to reckon with, and a reliable source of information on all aspects of Internet marketing.

Mix with the movers and groovers in the digital media and Internet industries in Hong Kong. A regular get-together and business networking event held on the first Wednesday of every month where you meet a wide range of people and participate in a casual but informative interview with guest speakers. Since being founded in Hong Kong by Napoleon Biggs in June 2007, our community of "Asian Digerati" has grown to over 3,000 members with monthly gatherings in Hong Kong, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh!