SES prides itself for being the world’s leading content connectivity provider, with over 70 satellites in two different orbits. They combine vast, intelligent network of satellite and ground infrastructure with industry-leading expertise to manage and deliver high-performance video and data solutions virtually everywhere on the planet.
SES Strategic Media Outreach
July 26, 2024
PRecious Social Team
Public Relations
Technology
Challenges
Background
While SES is the leading service provider of satellite communication services in key SEA markets (ID, PH, and MY), it recognizes the potential impact that recent changes in the government and the entrances of new competitors bring.
Objective
As it introduces new technologies and services in these key markets, PRecious was onboarded to help SES establish its foothold, assert its leadership to build and maintain its rapport with the public and private sector.
Solutions
Listening and Monitoring
As the hub team based in PH, the team started proactive listening and monitoring to understand the local landscape. Specifically, it monitored the movements of competition and the new government’s digitization efforts to identify a strategic way in.
Strategic Media Outreach
From market insights gathered, the team identified key themes in each market to develop locally-relevant narratives. These were strategically used to drive SES’ visibility among key stakeholders through sustained media outreach with relevant tech, trade, and business media.
Results
Philippines
Within the first three months of the engagement, the team has managed to drive share of voice (SOV) in the market, hinged on SES’ business updates in Q4 of 2023.
Announcing SES’ new partnership with DICT, the team facilitated the media briefing session, brought in 11 target media, and secured 15+ pieces of tier-one news coverage.
Positioning SES as the Philippines’ partner in its digital transformation process, it has opened discussions with more government partners.