Posts Tagged ‘events’

Australia’s prime minister Kevin Rudd launches SmartTrans EventTrack in Beijing

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Illuminant Partners was enormously proud to have coordinated the official China launch of SmartTrans EventTrack by Australia’s prime minister Kevin Rudd.

Kevin Rudd launching SmartTrans EventTrack

Kevin Rudd launching SmartTrans EventTrack

The launch event, held in front of an audience of 200 invited guests, was the sole commercial product launch which the prime minister supported during his first official visit to China as Australia’s leader.

SmartTrans EventTrack is a unique technology service which provides transport planning and services to VIPs, officials and guests of major events such as the Beijing Olympics.

The prime minister’s speech:

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Television coverage on CCTV:

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Illuminant was appointed by SmartTrans prior to the company’s China market entry, and has been exclusively responsible for SmartTrans’ public relations, marketing communications, corporate identity and market intelligence needs in the China region.

Launching the Legend of Greece: Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis comes to China

Friday, June 20th, 2008
Ouzo of Plomari launch in Beijing 2008-06-20

Ouzo of Plomari launch in Beijing 2008-06-20

On Friday June 20, Illuminant Partners assisted Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis, the leading premium Ouzo brand in Greece, to successfully launch its delicious aniseed-flavored liquor in Beijing.

Ouzo of Plomari Isidoros Arvanitis is the first Greek ouzo to ever enter the Chinese market, and will soon be available in premium bars, restaurants and retailers across China.

More than 100 invited guests from Beijing’s food and beverage, media and entertainment industry responded to our hand-written invitations (“Come have a drink with me!”) and enjoyed this wonderful ouzo which is a synonymous with Greek life of leisure and the perfect ingredient for a refreshing summer cocktail.

Find more information about this new lifestyle drink on the official website or contact the Ouzo of Plomari team directly via email to get invited to the next event!

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe in Beijing

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Ian Thorpe media conference 2008-01-28

Ian Thorpe media conference in Beijing 2008-01-28

We were proud to have been asked by Ian Thorpe’s management (Grand Slam International) to run a media conference for the great Australian Olympian yesterday.

We have the China strategic partner of Ian’s sports management agency for a few years now, and we were delighted to have had the opportunity to support Ian’s launch of his “One World One Dream” documentary film (produced by Asian Media TV) in Beijing’s Shangri-La Hotel.

Ian was a gentleman and a very generous spokesperson.

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