School of Communication Welcomes Alumnus Mr. Anson Wu to Share His Entrepreneurial Experience
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the School of Communication and to strengthen the connections among current faculty, students, and alumni, the School warmly invited alumnus Mr. Anson Wu, a 2015 graduate of the Journalism and Communication programme (majoring in Business Journalism), to be the guest speaker of the “SCOM Talk” series 58 on November 5, 2026. The event attracted over 100 faculty members and students, creating an engaging and vibrant atmosphere as Anson shared his entrepreneurial journey and invaluable insights.
Anson Wu is the founder of Your Wedding Partners, a company specializing in wedding and event planning. As a professional wedding and event emcee, he was recognized by the Employees Retraining Board (ERB) as their youngest training instructor. He has delivered courses on entrepreneurship, communication skills, and emceeing across corporations, secondary schools, and universities. Additionally, Anson is passionate about voiceover work and is an active Cantonese voice artist, participating in numerous dubbing projects—exemplifying a versatile “slash” career.
During the talk, Anson reflected on his formative experiences studying at Hang Seng Management College (now The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong). As an active member of the School of Communication community, he frequently served as an emcee for campus events, which nurtured his hosting talents and laid a solid foundation for his future career in wedding and event emceeing. After graduation, Anson faced multiple setbacks in his job search but persevered, eventually securing a position at a radio station as a music DJ and program host. Later, with an eye toward future career growth and achieving work-life balance, he made the decisive decision to leave and embark on an entrepreneurial journey.
Anson’s entrepreneurial journey began when he took on the role of wedding emcee for a friend. Amid the challenges posed by the pandemic, he adopted a resilient philosophy: “If you can’t move the mountain, build a road. If the road is blocked, start climbing. If you can’t climb, change your mindset.” This adaptable approach has steadily guided him to where he is today. Reflecting on his time at the School of Communication, Anson fondly recalls his deep passion for communication and media studies. His optimistic and outgoing personality, coupled with a love for voice acting, inspired him to plan his career early and aspire to become an outstanding communication professional. Additionally, the program’s integration of business knowledge—covering business management, marketing, and consumer behavior—played a crucial role in laying the foundation for his entrepreneurial success.
Anson encouraged aspiring student entrepreneurs to set clear goals and cultivate passion, ambition, and perseverance, while gaining a deep understanding of their own strengths. He emphasized the critical importance of market research and pitching skills and urged students to continuously enhance their communication abilities, acquire new knowledge, build self-confidence, and foster creative thinking. Drawing from his own experience, he inspired students with these words: “Never give up when facing difficulties. With persistence, success will follow.”
The event concluded with a lively Q&A session, where students eagerly engaged with Anson to gain deeper insights into entrepreneurship. The talk was met with enthusiastic response and marked a successful milestone in the School’s anniversary celebrations.
Professor Scarlet TSO, Dean of the School of Communication, delivered the welcome speech.
Anson recalled his experiences studying at the School of Communication.
Finally, Anson shared his insights and key elements of entrepreneurship.
Anson shared the opportunities and challenges of his entrepreneurial journey.
Anson interacted with the students in the audience.
The Q&A session was open, and the students actively participated.
Professor TSO presented a souvenir to Anson.
Dean Professor Tso, Associate Dean Professor Chiu, and Anson took a group photo together.
The faculty members of the School of Communication took a group photo with Anson.
