#BlastFromThePast: When Orchan Wore the Cape

It’s not every day (or even every year) an agency gets to wear a superhero cape. But in 2015, Orchan Consulting Asia did just that, taking home not one but two accolades at Advertising + Marketing Magazine’s AOTY Awards: PR Agency of the Year (Bronze) and the coveted Local Hero Award.

The Bronze win recognised our results across three fronts: success for our clients, success as an agency, and contribution to the wider communications industry. In other words, it was a nod to the work we delivered throughout 2014 - campaigns that weren’t just effective, but cost-savvy, creative, and industry-shaping.

The Local Hero Award carried its own weight. As a proudly Malaysian-owned boutique agency competing against mostly international heavyweights, being singled out as a “hero” agency meant our approach was cutting through. It showed that businesses value the way Orchan thinks and the change we orchestrate for their brands.

Managing Director, Craig J Selby and Founding Director, Farrell Tan stand proud with the awards

For us, the recognition wasn’t just about the trophies. It was proof that even a nimble team can hold its own on a stage crowded with global agencies, large clients, and MNCs. The win put Orchan firmly on the map - and reminded us that sometimes, underdogs really do get to wear the cape.

The two awards won by Orchan