ECCT Greater China Committee Lunch 

Mandarin Pop in Greater China

Guest speaker
Linda Ho, President of the Greater China Region, HIM International Music 
華研國際音樂  大中華區總裁何燕玲

12:00 – 14:00, Thursday, 11 June 2015
5F Grand Hall B Palais de Chine Hotel / 台北君品酒店 5樓亮仁廳
3, Section 1, Chengde Rd, Taipei City / 台北市承德路一段3號  MAP

Taiwan-style Mandarin pop has penetrated culture markets in Greater China as well as globally. Many Taiwan artists have developed their skills and talent locally and become successful pop music stars in the Mandarin speaking world, which reaches mainland China and the Chinese diaspora globally. After starting out as pop idols, many of these artists have gone on to become movie and television stars, models or TV hosts. What are the secrets of this great success story? What is special about the environment and support in Taiwan that has created such superstars?

Our guest speaker will share her views on Mandarin pop in Greater China based on her broad industry experience. She will introduce the Mandarin pop market, the development of Mandarin pop, and the future prospects of the market. Besides the success stories, she will also share insights into the difficulties and challenges the industry faces.

About the speaker – Ms. Linda Ho 
Linda Ho is the president of the Greater China region of HIM International Music. Before joining HIM in 2004, she was the Director of PolyGram's International Music Department and Senior Marketing Director of BMG Greater China. She holds a master's degree in international business from National Cheng Chi University (NCCU).

About HIM International Music
HIM International Music, Inc. (HIM) is an independent record label and artist management company that was established in 1999 by group of pioneering and experienced industry professionals led by Lu Yen-ching. The company has built successful entertainment careers for stars such as S.H.E., Fahrenheit(飛輪海), Yoga Lin(林宥嘉), Power Station(動力火車), PopuLady, Dylan Kuo(郭品超), Sasa(莎莎), Olivia Ong, Where Chou(周蕙), Joanne Tseng(曾之喬), Song Song Meow by Second, Cherng, and many more. These artists have developed careers that span music, hosting, acting and beyond.

In 2013, HIM became the first company from the culture and creative industry to be listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. One of HIM Music's subsidiaries, HIM Music Publishing, specializes in developing and promoting song writers and their songs/lyrics.

HIM has a proven track record of discovering talented potential artists and then developing them into unique entertainment identities.

HIM focuses on "360 degree" management, which includes acting, TV hosting, modeling, and book publishing. Famous actor Dylan Kuo and popular TV host Sasa are all under HIM's all-inclusive management as their performing careers expand.

HIM is also branching out to other areas of the cultural and creative industry by integrating its audio, video and graphic resources. Famous fictional characters like Song Song Meow by Second, Cherng, Byebyechuchu, and Mr. Elk and Rumbbell are under HIM's management.

Cost: NT$1,300 for members; NT$1,900 for member's guest

To cancel without penalty, written cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the event.