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Firebean FIREBEAN PR MARKET DECODED Issue EDM_008

Inside PR Market Decoded — Firebean's insider briefing on what's actually working in Hong Kong's PR and experiential marketing. This issue: Lessons from 'ICH Month 2026' and the power of immersive storytelling in civic education, a deep dive into LCSD's 'Tulip Sea' at the Hong Kong Flower Show, and two fresh arts and culture programmes worth your attention.

SECTION 01 — 本期資訊 / WHAT'S ON
ICHO / 康文署非遺辦事處「香港非遺月2026」50+場表演涵蓋逾百項目 展現「香港處處有非遺」
GOVERNMENT · CULTURE

GOVERNMENT · CULTURE

由康文署主辦、非物質文化遺產辦事處籌劃的第二屆「香港非遺月2026」,於5月30日至6月30日圓滿舉行。活動以「香港處處有非遺」為主題,在全港各地舉辦超過50場非遺表演、80個推廣攤位及40個考察活動,涵蓋逾100個非遺項目。重點節目包括香港太空館「駿馬之旅.文藝傳承」光影表演、非遺精華遊蹤8區9線考察團、「城載非遺」開篷巴士遊、以及香港國際機場「港式奶茶製作技藝」示範。

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M+ / West Kowloon Cultural District國際聲音藝術大師珍妮特卡迪夫《四十部經文歌》M+免費展出
GOVERNMENT · CULTURE

GOVERNMENT · CULTURE

西九文化區M+博物館現正免費展出國際知名聲音藝術家珍妮特·卡迪夫(Janet Cardiff)的代表作《四十部經文歌》(The Forty Part Motet)。作品以40個獨立揚聲器環繞排列,播放16世紀英國作曲家托馬斯·塔利斯的合唱作品,每個揚聲器播放一位歌手獨特的聲音,讓觀眾漫步其中感受沉浸式聽覺體驗。展覽設於M+ B2層潛空間,免費入場。

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SECTION 02 — 市場洞察 / MARKET INSIGHT
Immersive Storytelling
Immersive Storytelling in Civic Education

Immersive Storytelling in Civic Education

75% retention vs. 5% from lectures. Immersive storytelling isn't a trend — it's the new baseline for public engagement.

75%

Learning That Actually Sticks

Why should government communicators care about VR headsets and AR apps? Because the numbers are impossible to ignore. Studies show VR learners retain 75% of knowledge versus just 5% from lectures and 10% from reading (National Training Laboratory). Even after a full year, retention stays at 80%.

10x

A Market Primed for Government Adoption

The global immersive technology in education market hit USD 7.52 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 76.82 billion by 2035 — a 10x explosion. 17 out of 23 US federal civilian agencies are already using immersive tech for public outreach (US Government Accountability Office, 2024).

76%

Effectiveness Beyond the Classroom

Immersive learning delivers a 76% increase in effectiveness compared to traditional methods, slashing training time by up to 75%. This is not about replacing human connection — it is about amplifying it through experiences citizens choose to engage with. Hong Kong is uniquely positioned. Our compact geography means a single well-designed AR trail or VR experience can reach hundreds of thousands. The ICH Month 2026 light show and the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at InnoEX 2026 proved the public appetite for immersive formats. The departments that move first will define the next era of public engagement in Hong Kong.

 
SECTION 03 — / CASE STUDY
GOVERNMENTLCSD 康文署

Transforming Floral Displays into Immersive Public Experiences

Level Up Public Engagement: Crafting a 'Tulip Sea' that captivated thousands.

The Hong Kong Flower Show is a pinnacle event drawing thousands annually. For the 2025 edition, Firebean was awarded the contract by LCSD to create a breathtaking 'Tulip Sea' at Victoria Park. Beyond planting flowers, Firebean designed immersive themed zones with interactive installations, transforming a traditional horticultural display into a multi-sensory public experience that drove record attendance and social media engagement.

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SECTION 04 — 為什麼選擇 FIREBEAN / WHY FIREBEAN

We Speak Government. We Deliver Experience.

Government projects require a unique balance: strict adherence to policy guidelines, rigorous budget accountability, and the creative firepower to actually engage the public. Firebean bridges this gap.

Compliance-First Creativity: We design bold experiential campaigns that pass internal review boards on the first try.
Tender-Ready Metrics: Our proposals include hard KPIs and measurement frameworks that satisfy procurement requirements.
Proven Track Record: Trusted by LCSD, EDB, and other departments to handle sensitive public-facing initiatives.
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