About William Moss
Trans-Pacific spin doctor. Head of Global Media Relations at TSMC. Occasional writer of humor and PR analysis. This is a personal blog and opinions are my own. More information at “About Imagethief“.
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Monthly Archives: January 2025
Getting Rid of a Python
Welcoming the year of the snake by remembering my weirdest pet The following is the first chapter of a memoir I have been writing about my doomed attempt to co-found an internet game company in Singapore in 1995. It is … Continue reading
Traditional Characters
How many strokes do you want? I’m back in Taiwan this week. Since the beginning of September I’ve spent more than a month here, spread over three trips. In general, it’s been a delight! And a welcome opportunity to dust … Continue reading
We Can Character-Assassinate You for Wholesale
The long tradition of shady PR knife work in dark alleys A few years ago, I had the exquisite experience of having my emails read back to me by lawyers. There had been a snafu involving disclosure of financial information … Continue reading
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