Douglas Yong
Content Strategist

Douglas Yong

Regional content planner at Booking.com.

About

Douglas possesses vast B2B and B2C experience in APAC as a content marketing and communications expert. With a decade of experience, he has worked with leading regional brands, including Netflix, Mastercard, Singapore Airlines, DBS Bank, and has earned bylines in major titles like Forbes, CLEO, and Women's Weekly. His industries include fintech, travel, lifestyle, finance, property, and e-commerce.

Employment

7 roles
Jul 2022 - Present 3 years 10 months
Regional Content Planner
Booking.com

Booking.com is one of the world’s largest digital travel companies and leading OTAs.


Spearhead B2C content strategy for APAC markets including Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Manage global editorial content platform for worldwide markets including APAC, US, and Europe. Develop and lead cross-collaboration processes and strategies across regional markets and teams.

Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 1 year 6 months
Regional Content Manager APAC
Atlas

Atlas is an award-winning US software firm that provides cloud solutions in 160+ territories.


Developed B2B content and communications Go-to-Market strategy for China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Singapore. Managed content and communications across executive bylines, white papers, articles, videos, social media, live commercials, podcasts, trade shows, awards, and roundtables for APAC, AMER, and EMEA markets. 


Implemented SEO and SEM content strategy across global markets. Co-managed US$1m APAC marketing budget and oversaw Atlas’ first foreign language website development to spearhead China market launch with official website and localised content resources.

Dec 2018 - Jan 2021 2 years 1 month
Content Lead
YouTrip

YouTrip is Singapore’s first and leading multi-currency mobile wallet.


Led B2C content and SEO strategy for travel, e-comm, and finance verticals. Developed distribution channels Facebook (35k), Instagram (18k), Telegram (15k), and email marketing (300k). Acquired partnerships with leading brands Etihad Airways, Tourism Western Australia, Agoda, etc. and achieved Tier 2 media and 150k monthly organic sessions within 7 months.


Led copywriting for campaigns, ads, and product assets. Implemented Tone of Voice across Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong including Marketing, Product, Compliance, Operations, Data, and Customer Service. Oversaw local and regional teams to lead communications for PR, crisis comms, product marketing campaigns, and database marketing.


Led new content marketing strategy and campaigns as part of COVID-19 rescue plan to pivot business from travel to international e-commerce. Achieved 300% increase in annual e-commerce transactions and successfully pivoted the business during the pandemic.

Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 8 months
Content Manager
Independent

Clients include Singapore Airlines, DBS Bank, Expedia, NTUC Income, Philips, PropertyGuru, HomeRenoGuru, StraitsX, and Xfers


Oversaw B2C and B2B content strategy and creation to elevate brand and campaign engagement in Singapore, APAC, and Greater China markets. Vertical include travel, lifestyle, banking, finance, corporate comms, property, parenting, and cryptocurrency.

May 2017 - Nov 2017 6 months
Project Manager (Creative Content & Editorial)
Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is one of the world's leading global public relations agencies. Clients include Netflix, Mastercard, McCann Health, SP Group.


Developed B2C content strategy and oversaw content creation across print and digital titles including local dailies, tech, parenting, entertainment, F&B, and lifestyle. Managed agency blog and writers with APAC and Greater China editorial teams to spearhead agency’s regional B2B thought leadership. Headed production of client’s press drop to regional media partners with direction on content creation, design, and production vendors.

Jan 2015 - Apr 2017 2 years 3 months
Founder
The Tiny Island Emporium

TTIE is Singapore’s first online eyewear boutique that specialised in wholesale prices.


Oversaw daily e-commerce operations, digital marketing strategies, and visual design concepts. Invited onboard regional e-comm giants Zalora, Lazada, and Qoo10 as e-commerce partner. Partnered with DBS Bank and SG National Arts Council for retail and digital campaigns. Featured on Yahoo! News SG, Vulcan Post, and Carousell TV.

Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 7 months
Deputy Editor & Editor
HYPE Magazine & The UrbanWire

HYPE Magazine (print) and The UW (digital) are lifestyle & entertainment media for youths.


Oversaw editorial operations, social media channels, writers, and design team in a dual role. Acquired prominent brand partnerships and sponsorships with F&B and music distributors. Covered fashion shows, concerts, screenings, media tastings, and product launches.

Education

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 1 year 11 months
Bachelor of Communication, Communication and Media Studies
RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology)

Portfolio

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