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FCC events
Monthly Dinner Meeting- Kevin Yu, Director of Asia Pacific, Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors: Eco Driving is Really Moving
Tuesday September 14, 2010 at 18:30 (rescheduled from August 24)
This year’s Tokyo Concours d’Elegance took place under the theme, “past, present and future” of cars. We can see that the world is moving towards a more eco-friendly attitude, as many companies emphasize the word “eco” when advertising their products. Even in the car industry, we often come across the phrase “eco car tax reduction”. So for this month’s FCC, we are...
Monthly Dinner Meeting with Barbara LeMarrec, Chief Retail Officer at Starbucks Coffee Japan
Delivering the Starbucks Experience in Japan
Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 18:30
Starbucks the ubiquitous coffee store most of us couldn’t live without is on a roll again in Japan, thanks to new products, constant innovations, in-store experiences and a pragmatic review of its operations a few years ago when store growth was phenomenal.
We have the pleasure to have Ms Barbara Le Marrec, chief retail officer Starbucks Coffee Japan speak to FCC on July 27. It’s wonderful to hear from...
We decided that as a welcome to summer FCC would show the Super Bowl 2010 adverts which were made specifically for this uniquely American event. Expect to be amused by some adverts, annoyed by others, baffled by some and generally entertained. This year the US is still suffering a depressed economy so ad budgets are still down and this is reflected in some of the adverts. These adverts are a barometer of American culture and...
With internationally diverse members ranging from copywriters and graphic designers to marketing managers and shachoos, the FCC’s membership base sprawls like the Tokyo skyline, covering every aspect of the English-language communications industry.
Non-members and guests are encouraged to come to FCC events to mix and mingle and have a great time. If you like what you see, you can sign up and join on the spot!
For a mere 12,000 yen per year, individual membersenjoy a substantial 25%...
