PR & Marketing
List of Startup Perks
Alpha Story
Alpha Story is a game changing public relations platform that will level the playing field for startups and SMEs in the way they craft & distribute compelling PR content. From the same founding team that has served more than 2,500 startups & SMEs across Southeast Asia since 2017, Alpha Story’s generative AI tools will empower businesses to effortlessly create journalist-ready stories while seamlessly connecting those stories with the relevant journalists.
Alpha Story is a BIG startup of the Jan 2024 cohort.
How to Claim
Get 20% off any subscription package on the Alpha Story platform. Use code SMUIIE20 at checkout.
For any further queries, feel free to contact tech@alphastory.co to arrange a discovery session to understand what best suits your business needs.
Nila Studios
Nila Studios is a growth studio that works with B2B firms looking to grow in Southeast Asia. Our team is made of ex-cofounders and early marketing hires at Janio.asia, (also a former BIG incubatee) with a track record of building a B2B startup from 0 to 8-digit annual revenue within 5 years.
Today, we work with early stage startups, bringing our experience and expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketing and sales to help founders scale better and faster. Find out more athttps://nilastudios.com
How to Claim
Free 1-hour initial consultation and 20% off usual rates for 6 months.
Contact us at hello@nilastudios.com, indicating your startup name and BIG batch.
Mahou Consulting
Mahou Consulting is a strategic PR and communications agency built for early- and mid-stage startups in Southeast Asia. We create lasting business impact through visibility, audience engagement, brand positioning, brand differentiation, and credibility. Our clients have consistently reported enhanced investor interest, increased partnership inquiries, and higher sales conversion rates.
How to Claim
Email us at contact@mahouconsulting.com to receive a free consultation and a 40% discount on first engagement (capped at SG$ 1,000).
Hubspot
HubSpot offers a full platform of marketing, sales, customer service, and CRM software — plus the methodology, resources, and support — to help businesses.
How to Claim
90% off hubspot professional software. Apply via this link.
Any questions, kindly email to hsfs-bdm@hubspot.com
PressOffice
PressOffice is a press release distribution service that makes getting your message out directly to journalists easy and hassle-free. We constantly monitor articles published and shared by journalists to determine their interests and curate our media lists to ensure that your press releases gets to the right people. Our team of PR professionals personally review each press release before it is distributed. so you can take advantage of years of industry experience.
How to Claim
Get 15% off the monthly subscription fee for 2 years. Use code SMUIIE15 at checkout.
Contact: Email Ann-Marie at info@pressoffice.direct with any enquiries.
Noodle
Noodle is a strategic marketing and growth partner for startups and SMEs looking to turn strong products into scalable businesses. We work with founders to clarify positioning, sharpen messaging, and build conversion-driven brand, web, and go-to-market foundations.
With experience supporting startups from pre-seed to Series B, Noodle combines strategy, execution, and founder-level thinking to help teams accelerate traction, improve inbound performance, and communicate value clearly to customers and investors.
How to Claim
- Free 1-hour strategic review (positioning, messaging, pitch deck or website)
- 20% off selected Noodle services for SMU IIE startups
To redeem, contact thomas@wearenoodle.com and mention your startup name and SMU IIE batch.
Mediashock
Mediashock is a Singapore corporate video production and animation studio that help increasing sales, branding awareness and recruitment.
How to Claim
15% off video production services Email jorden@jordentan.com and quote.
OtterHalf
OtterHalf, founded in April 2023, is a remote-based global marketing consulting firm dedicated to inspiring businesses to achieve sustainable growth through creativity and kickass execution.
Born out of the experience of its founding team, that faced redundancy during a tech layoff, OtterHalf recognized the need for specialized marketing support for tech companies with limited resources. With a collective experience of over 10 years in marketing, partnerships, and design within the tech industry, the team offers a diverse range of services, including hourly consulting, project-based campaign launches, and the option to serve as a fractional marketing team for businesses.
How to Claim
Get 10% off usual rates. Book a call with us via this linkand state "SMU BIG" under "How did you hear about us?" when you make the booking.