2008 press conference (romancing singapore)
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This is the press conference to the media for all singles program under Romancing Singapore in Feb 2008TRANSCRIPT
Launch of
Romancing Singapore 2008
Media/Press Conference
Conference Program
• Brief Introduction and recap of 2006-2007
• Presentation of Awards • “Table for Six” event. • “Love in a Capsule” event. • “Dating@Sea” event. • “Colourblind Date” event. • Questions & Answers • Buffet Lunch @ Cathay Picturehouse
Lounge
Romancing Singapore
2003 - a Government Campaign to promote Romance
2004 - a Festival in February every year
All main events were organised by Social Development Unit (SDU)
Romancing SingaporeMedia Coverage in the past 2003-2004
• In 2005, Government wants to invte the Private Sector to embrace the Festival and make a Dating Lifestyle Platform for singles at large.
• Hence, there was a need of an Managing Agent
Romancing Singapore
Selected Mega Social Events (2006 – 2007)
Nov 2006 Dec 2006 Feb 2007 Apr 2007
May 2007 June 2007 Sep 2007
Romancing SingaporeMedia Coverage 2006-2007
NTUC Lifestyle
The New PaperBusiness Times
SHAPE PEAKChannel News Asia
STOMP
938Live
The Straits Times
Romancing SingaporeMedia Coverage 2006-2007
FEMALE
URBAN
TODAY
www.romancingsingapore.com
Presentation of Awards
To acknowledge 3 Partners who have contributed
substantially to transform Romancing Singapore Into a Dating Lifestyle
Platform
Cube Communications Pte Ltd
• Romancing Singapore Most Valuable Partner
• (Category - Social Networking)• Projects:
– Ready, Steady, Shop, Nov 2006– Dating@Sea 2006 & 2007– Double Date, May 2007– Singles Car Rally, Sep 2007
Clique Wise LLP
• Romancing Singapore Most Valuable Partner
• (Category – Online Media)• Projects:
– Dating@Sea 2006 & 2007 (twice)– Double Date, May 2007
Drinks At Eight Pte Ltd
• Romancing Singapore Most Valuable Partner
• (Category – Dating Agency)• Projects:
– One on One Express, Nov 2006– Dating@Sea 2006 & 2007 – First Dates
Romancing Singapore for 2008
Feb 2008 Events
• Feb 2 : Pre Valentine Singles Networking
• Feb 13 : Table For Six• Feb 14 : Love in a Capsule• Feb 17-20 : Dating@Sea• Feb 26 : Colour Blind
Date@CathayIn Celebration ofRomancing Singapore
Table For Six
• Date : 13 Feb 08• Partners:
– Ideas & Concepts (Organiser)
– Coverlooks (Sponsor)– Les Brasseries (F&B venue)
• Fees: Free with complimentary Make Over Photo Session
• Concept : Forming a Table for Six with the Star Singles
• Participation: 12 singles
How are chosen ?
• Must obtain the highest score in Personality on First Impression (our Speed Dating Challenge)
The New Paper (Sunday, 28 Oct 2007)
Who are
JoyceIn Early 30s
Group Financial Controller
ShannonIn late 20s
Real Estate Manager
NaomiIn late 30s
Administrator
IvanIn mid 30s
Poly Lecturer
RaymondIn late 20s
Hotel Sales Manager
CalvinIn late 30s
Regional Sales Manager
www.tableforsix.sg
Table For SixEmailer & Poster
See them in personOn 2 Feb (5-8pm)Pre-Valentine Singles Networking@ HEAT Ultralounge
How to participate?• Log on www.tableforsix.sg • Submit all required information to
[email protected] • Each star single will select one participant. • By early Feb, Organiser will inform the successful
participants.• 3 successful guys get to meet the 3 star ladies;
likewise 3 successful ladies get to meet 3 star guys.
• Eventually there will be 2 Tables for Six Singles each.
• Successful selected singles will enjoy a complimentary make over photo session from Coverlooks Pte Ltd.
• After the date on 13 Feb 2008, all singles will be given a feedback by Organiser
• Date : 14 Feb 08• Partners:
– Clique Wise LLP (Organiser)
– Coverlooks (Sponsor)
– Singapore Explorer (Transportation)
– Villa Labrador (F&B)
• Fees: $199 with complimentary Make Over Photo Session
• Concept : Enjoy a wholesome dating experience from:– Anticipation (Singapore Flyer)
– Journey (from Marina to Labrador)
– Fine Dining (Villa Labrador)
• Participation: 24 Singles
Anticipation! – 500 ft in the air
Singapore Flyer Inaugural Flight on 14 Feb 20087.00 – 7.40pm
Official OpeningMarch 2008
Height: 165m (the height of a 42-storey building)Wheel Diameter: 150mDuration: About 37 minutes per rotationCapsules: 28 fully air-conditioned and UV-protected
capsules that can comfortably accommodate up to 28 people each
FACTS & FIGURES
Journey – Quality time on the road
Exclusive Journey By Coach 8pm – 8.20pm
From Marina To Raintree SPA
Fine Dining -
Exclusive Fine Dining8.30pm-10pm2 x Table of 12@ GlassHouse (Villa Labardor)
Fine Dining -
Exclusive Fine Dining8.30pm-10pm2 x Table of 12@ GlassHouse (Villa Labardor)
How to participate?How to participate?
• Log on www.wow-her.com.sg • Submit all required information
to register @ wow-her.com.sg – Full Name, Gender, NRIC & mobile
• All participants will enjoy a complimentary make over photo session from Coverlooks Pte Ltd.
• On 14 Feb, arrive at Singapore Flyer counter by 6.30pm
• Log on www.wow-her.com.sg • Submit all required information
to register @ wow-her.com.sg – Full Name, Gender, NRIC & mobile
• All participants will enjoy a complimentary make over photo session from Coverlooks Pte Ltd.
• On 14 Feb, arrive at Singapore Flyer counter by 6.30pm
• Date : 17-20 Feb 08• Destination: Cruise to
Penang & Phuket• Partners:
– Ideas & Concepts– Clique Wise LLP– Coverlooks– Image Flair
• Fees: $545 (DC Quad Sharing)
• Concept : Guided Cruise with ice breakers and facilitated interaction
• Participation: 96 Singles
Dating@Sea 2008
Dating@SeaDating@SeaGala Dinner
Ice Breakers
Wow-Hunt
Seminar
Penang & PhuketParties
1st Class Cruise
Grouping by Religion
www.romancingspore.com/dating@sea
How to participate?How to participate?
• Log on www.romancingsingapore.com/dating@sea
• Submit all required information– Full Name– Passport– Expiry– DOB– Nationality
• Log on www.romancingsingapore.com/dating@sea
• Submit all required information– Full Name– Passport– Expiry– DOB– Nationality
• Date : 26 Feb 08• Partners:
– Clique Wise LLP• Fees: $35• Concept : A group dinner
with participants seeking matching personality profiles through Date Profiling; followed by a light hearted movie @ Cathay.
• Participation: 134 Singles
Date Profiling Concept
Move Synopsis
• Title: Be Kind Rewind • Date : (Feb 28)• Director: Michel Gondry• Cast: Jack Black, Danny Glover,
Mia Farrow• Genre: Comedy• Story: A man (Black) whose brain
becomes magnetized unintentionally destroys every tape in his friend's video store. In order to satisfy the store's most loyal renter, an aging woman with signs of dementia, the two men set out to remake the lost films, which include Back to the Future, The Lion King, and Robocop.
How to participate?
• Log on www.wow-her.com.sg • Submit all required
information to [email protected] – Full Name, Gender, NRIC &
mobile • All participants will need to
take a Date Profiling test – http://www.wow-her.com.sg/pop.htm
• On 26 Feb, the correct colour coded stickers will be given to participants
• Log on www.wow-her.com.sg • Submit all required
information to [email protected] – Full Name, Gender, NRIC &
mobile • All participants will need to
take a Date Profiling test – http://www.wow-her.com.sg/pop.htm
• On 26 Feb, the correct colour coded stickers will be given to participants
Summary of Events
Group Size Fees Organisers/
Sponsors
Uniqueness
Pre Valentine Singles Networking
80 (2 x 40) $45 2 Preview of the Star Singles
Table For Six 12 (2 x 6) Free 3 Hybrid of 2 dating concepts Make-Over Photo Session
Love in a Capsule 24 (2 x 12) $199 5 Wholesome Dating Experience Inaugural Flight of Spore Flyer
Dating@Sea 96 (2 x 48) $545 5 Group by religion
Colour Blind Date @ Cathay
134 (2 x 68) $35 3 Date Profiling Draw their own seat number
Sponsors
Organisers
Venue Partners
In Celebration of
Thank You Very Much
Questions & Answers