An interview with television producer - Harry Nguyễn

We have conducted an interview with a Television producer – Harry Nguyen. He works as a stylist for many magazines, for examples, F magazine, “Dep”, “Mot va Cuoc song” and as a producer for broadcast programs such as “Suc Song Moi”, a really popular show on VTV3. Currently, he is the producer for “Are You Stylish?” on HTV7, a new reality show about fashion trend and lifestyle which has gained high ratings thanks to its interesting content and familiar situations.


1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of social networks (such as Facebook, Twitter etc)?
It is obvious that social networks can spread information widely, easily and speedily. Just by some clicks, in a few minutes, hundreds of people can read it.
Besides, the weakest part is the private information security. There are many celebrities whose clips and photos are stolen, also, many unreleased albums or singles of famous singers have been leaked and then spread on the Internet.

2. What are the advantages of social networks to your works?
I have more relationships with suppliers and collaborators, especially many freelancers who work in the public relations industry. I also try to make online relationships become friends in real life. Moreover, exchanging and sharing feelings with people on online communities help me to reduce stress from working.

3. Many experts think that recently social networks spread information better than traditional media such as Television and newspaper, what do you think about it?
It is true in global context. However, because information is spread speedily and uncontrollably, online social networking becomes a two-edged sword, therefore, it can not develop as expected. In Vietnam, online social networking has just been familiar to the urban youth while traditional media such as television, newspaper or magazines are still preferred by the majority.

4. Nowadays, a number of bloggers have become famous and influential in online communities with their entries, what do you think about this trend?
Public relations sometimes needs individual ‘stories’ to spread information. Hot bloggers can build up their stories from every source in their daily lives such as poetry, photography, short story, celebrity information. Therefore, it is not strange when they gradually become famous in online communities. However, their influence is more from personal contacts.

5. What do you think about the future of blogging in Vietnam?
Obviously, it will follow the common trend of the world; online social networking will develop but can not replace traditional media, although the number of people using Internet now increases. They will support each other so that exchanging and receiving information in society will be more effective.