Viva Bangkok Issue 20

VIVA

Bangkok May 1st 2013

McFarland House

Coran Spa

Phantom Nights Sara’s Vegetarian VIE High Heels Your What s On Guide to This Week in Bangkok Page 1 www.bangkokscene.com

Daily Events Click on event for more information

You Dee Me Suk @ Bangkok University Gallery. May 6th June 6th.

Beat the Summer Heat @ Dream Hotel. Nothing can cool you off better than an ice­cold glass of your favourite refreshing drinks and dip in the Dream Pool.

Until June 30th.

Summer Cuisine @ Hong Teh Chinese Restaurant. Hong Kong Chef Lau Chi Kwong has created a special Chinese summer menu. Throughout May. Hip Herbs @ Studio Bar. Talented mixologists shake, blend and stir up a Thai herb sensation throughout May. Chen Man Exhibition @ Met Bar. April 25th to May 31st. Chen Man is China s leading fashion photographer.

Exhibition Gerrit Engel: Berlin @ ASA­Center, Siam Discovery. Attention Architecture, Photography and Berlin lovers! The photography exhibition Gerrit Engel: Berlin will be opening on Tuesday, 7th May at 18:00 in the ASA­Center, 5th Floor of Siam Discovery and be running until the end of May. Phantom of the Opera @ Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre. May 7 to June 9.

White Asparagus Promotion @ La Tavola & Wine Bar. May 8th ­ 31st.

Hong Kong Dim Sum Festival @ Flavors. Guest Chef Ng Shiu Wa and Chef Fung Tat Fai from the award winning Marriott Café Restaurant from JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. May 1st ­ 13th.

East Meets West @ Luna Sky Garden Cafe. May 1 ­ July 31.

Hardware Artware @ ATTA Gallery. Jewellery exhibition by five female artists from three northern European countries. May 2nd ­ June 2nd.

Playfest 2013 @ Black Box Theatre. Six productions by Bangkok University Theatre Company. Until May 26th.

Hokkaido Food Festival @ Two Forty Eight Café & Bar. May 1 June 30 Time Remapping @ 100 Tonson Gallery. April 25th­ June 16th.

Thai Tapas Promotion @ Beer & Bites, Ambassador. Until May 31st.

Mango Creations @ Am Cafe / Espresso. Until May 15th.

Pharmacide Arts @ BACC. Pictures, sculptures and videos. Until May 26th.

Make Life Sweeter with Summer Ice Creams @ Four Seasons Bangkok. Until May 31st.

Exhibition: Possession @ BACC. March 14th ­ May 5th.

Cynthia Utterbach @ Bamboo Bar, Mandarin Oriental. The jazz sensation performs every night except Sunday until June 30th.

The Garden If Mine @ Neilson Hays Library. Solo exhibition of oil paintings by Natchai Posila. Until May 4th.

Non­Being by Itself @ The Art Center, Chula. Until May 18th.

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Wednesday May 1st Summer Stripes Party @ Demo. Featuring Rave and Glow DJs. Run BKK + Models Can Dance @ Bed Supperclub. Every Wednesday.

Hype Viper: Trance Music Lovers In Thailand @ Cafe Democ. Every first Wednesday.

Ladies Night @ Axis and Spin, Continent Hotel. Wednesdays.

Vinyl Pharmacy @ Apoteka Lux. Old Skool hiphop Wednesdays.

Girl Gangs @ Narz. Every Wednesday ladies get five free drinks before midnight!

Spank Me Wednesdays @ Cafe Democ. The Silom nightspot introduces a regular naughty new theme night. Every Wednesday.

Burlesque Wednesdays @ Levels. Capture the spirit of Burlesque with live performances from some of Bangkok's best dancers. Sexy outfits and scantily­clad young ladies.

Super Foxes Ladies Night @ Bash. Belted, buckled and booted!

Glitch Wednesday @ Glow. With DJ Oum and Guests.

Minimal / House / Techno / Electro Above Eleven Ladies Night @ Above Eleven. Salsa music and 50% discount for ladies drinks.

Wednesday Acoustic Jam Session @ Beer Vault.

Featuring Vvienna and Band. Every Wednesday from 8pm Unplugged @ The Pintsman. Featuring Jay and his guitar. Every Wednesday.

High Heels and Lipstick Night @ Platinum Lounge, Novotel Bangkok Platinum Hotel. Every Wednesday. Buy 1 get 1 free drink plus 10 baht discount will be provided per inch of heel!

Block Party ­ Ladies Night @ Q Bar. Every Wednesday.

Ladies Free entry all night plus a free drink.

Barrio Latino @ Nest Rooftop. Every Wednesday. Latino inspired music and cocktails.

Lobby Party @ Sofitel So. Every Wednesday ­ the only lobby party in town, with two for one drinks and the latest sounds from guest DJs. The longest happy hour in town!

Thai Teriffic @ Koi. All Thai DJs ­ every Wednesday.

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Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball Imperial Queen s Park Hotel Introduces Phantom Supper Lounge

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The Sundowner s Bar held a masquerade ball on Friday April 26th to announce the start of the Imperial Queen s Park Hotel s Phantom of the Opera promotions.

A special Phantom Supper Lounge was inaugurated with costume and song to mark their appointment as official tour hotel for the duration of the Phantom of the Opera season in Bangkok.

The world famous musical tells the story of a disfigured phantom who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House, and it can be seen in Bangkok between May 7th and June 9th.

Enthusiasts can share the romance and excitement of Phantom

nightly from 6 pm at The Sundowner s Bar in the lobby and enjoy exclusive Phantom themed cocktails and snacks. There is a special offer on the first free drink and the all night happy hour upon bringing your Phantom of the Opera ticket to be presented at the bar.

Happy Hour features exciting cocktails and exclusive wines, with evocative names such as The Phantom, Christine, Masquerade, Music of the Night, Raoul and Gaston Leroux coined for the sophisticated concoctions. Anybody ordering one of the specials will receive free snacks with every drink.

Guests will also go into the draw to win two tickets to Phantom of the Opera when purchasing any Phantom special cocktail.

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings

Chinese Chef s 10 Year Stint at Imperial China Restaurant Born in Hong Kong, Chef Chu Hoi Hong has acquired a vast knowledge of Chinese Cuisine in over 19 years in the trade. Prior to joining The Imperial Queen s Park Hotel, he worked for a number of five­star hotels in the region. He started his food career at 14 years of age, working at a restaurant in Hong Kong. Following stints at the Montien Hotel, the Shrangrila Hotel, and a brief return to China working in Kwangjao for three years, a friend from Thailand contacted him to make a cooking show at the Imperial Queen s Park Hotel, and he has continued his career at the Imperial China ever since then. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

NovoSchool: On Site Experience Founded by Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, NovoSchool creates an opportunity for students of hospitality to gain essential hands­on experience in a working hotel environment. Students or their instructors can participate in a variety of courses including Housekeeping, Front Office, Food and Beverage, Sales, Marketing and Public Relations. Various aspects of hotel operations are covered, with each course consisting of lectures and practical workshops.

Half­day NovoSchool courses include a European lunch, hotel tour and 20 percent discount at the hotel s bakery, and start from a mere 600 Baht net per person (minimum 30 persons).

For more details, please call 02 209­8888 ext. Training Department

Weekend Package at The Sukosol Bangkok The Sukosol introduces their special latest room package: Weekend Package gives you more time to relax your mind and body in the centre of Bangkok. The Sukosol helps you to create a wonderful experience on a memorable weekend holiday.

Enjoy two nights stay in a Deluxe Room with a sumptuous breakfast and unlimited Wi­Fi for 2 persons. The Weekend Package is Bht. 4,900++ per night, inclusive of two signature cocktails at the Sapphire Bar, a special late check out at 3pm, 20% discount on food in the Patummat International Restaurant and 25% discount for booking an extended night.

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Thursday May 2nd Spy by Next Party @ Future Pub. DJ Roxy June and friends.

Cape Town Neon Party @ Muse. With Q Flure and Tony Phee.

Oliver $ @ Bed Supperclub. For fans of the true skool house sound.

The Battle @ Demo. CMYK VS Lazerface.

Ambar Ladies Night @ Four Points by Sheraton. Prosecco deals!

Sukosol Ladies Night @ Sapphire Bar. Spanish­style ladies night fiesta.

F Party @ Love F Bar. Exclusive models night with free shisha.

Latitude Lounge Ladies Night @ Banyan Tree. Every Thursday until June 30th.

Future Funk @ Grease. Every Thursday ­ some seriously funky tunes.

Model Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Thursday.

Funk Soul Brother Thursdays @ Playground Bubbles and Mixology.

Ritual Thursdays @ Q Bar. Make Thursday nights a ritual at Q Bar. Thursday Live! Nest Rooftop presents Johnny O and Tapanee Manaves.

Vibetown @ Route 66. Every Thursday ­ mayhem, sexy people, unlimited drinks and off­the­wall jammin beats & four DJs. Too Sexy Thursday @ Levels. Every Thursday ­ Three Free Drinks for Ladies before Midnight.

UB Rising @ Bash. Each and every Thursday night the UB Radio crew will be showcasing their stable of cutting edge DJs. CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Bangkok On Siam Square. Now every Monday and Thursday.

Pintsman Privileges @ The Pintsman. Ladies Night ­ Every Thursday.

Tokyo Lights @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Thursday ­ electro, deep and tech house.

Massive Thursday @ Narz. Get Five Free Drinks Before Midnight.

DJ Nut, MC Coga, DJ Don and DJ Champ. Ladies free entry.

La Mode Special @ Mixx. Models Night ­ models card for free drinks.

Rewind to the 80's @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Thursday.

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Vegetarian Restaurant Celebrates Three Years in Sukhumvit 20

The authentic Indian Vegetarian Restaurant also has a wide ranging list of Thai vegetable dishes on their ever expanding menu.

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High Heels and Fashionistas!

Ex Miss Universe Natalie Glebova was dressed to impress at the recent High Heels Lovers and Fashionistas Party at VIE Hotel

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VIE Bar at VIE Hotel was the venue for a special night of model inspired cocktails at the High Heels Lovers and Fashionistas Party on Friday April 26th.

The evening also featured a head to head between leading DJs Tul and Seed.

Special discounts were given for length of heel, with 50% discount being given on drinks for heels exceeding five inches.

Glamour fashion shows under vibrant spotlights provided the thrills between dance sets (see this week s cover).

Photos by Paul Hutton.

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Friday May 3rd

Vibe Trance Night @ Grease. Every first Friday.

Meet and Greet @ Kinki Rooftop. Bangkok Expats Networking Event.

Back in the Swing Era @ Medici, Hotel Muse. Let's dance!

Boogielectrix @ Levels. Presented by Electrobacillus & Hiddentracks.

White Party @ Velvet. First in a new series of theme parties.

Playfest 2013. The Glory of Living @ Blackbox Theatre. 3rd ­ 5th.

Bastard Pop @ Bed Supperclub. Every Friday. Featuring DJ Knaz.

Cinco de Mayo Weekend @ Beer Vault. 3rd ­ 5th. Corona & tequila deals.

Phatfunk: Saxky @ Glow. Live saxophonist playing alongside resident DJs. Chef Kinki Goes Urban @ Kinki Rooftop. Every Friday.

Friday Flight Night @ The Club Khaosan. House, Electro, Big Room, Funky and a two hour happy hour promotion. Every Friday.

Manga @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Friday ­ featuring DJ Birz and DJ Andre.

Funky Fridays @ Leapfrog Rooftop Bar, Ramada Encore.

Every Friday ­ DJ Mello.

Mon Cheri Models Night Special @ Narz. Every Friday. Hip Hop / RnB. Ladies Night @ MyBar, Dusit Thani Hotel.

Stray Cat Fridays @ The Pintsman. Every Friday night journey back to the rockabilly rock of the 50 s.

Roctopussy @ Bash. DJ Octo is Roctopussy ­ every Friday.

Speakeasy Funky Friday @ Hotel Muse. Every Friday.

Thank God It's Friday! @ The Reflexions. Every Friday.

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CORAN SPA New Location in Ekamai Proves Just the Tonic Although it takes its name from the Sanskrit word for ripple, the Coran Boutique Spa has just moved to a brand new Ekamai location with barely a ripple it would seem.

The tranquil new setting is very close to Ekamai Road, but far enough away from Sukhumvit that a limousine service is in place to ferry customers to and from the Ekamai Skytrain station.

All of the spa s fully trained therapists have made the move to the new location, and the business is running like clockwork, barely a month after the relocation.

Six original Coran aroma massage oils are available for the benefit of customers, taken from 30 or so different essential oils.

Coran runs its own therapist school, is authorised by the Ministry of Health, and teaches Thai traditional massage, foot reflexology, and aroma body treatments.

Coran is open every day of the week, from 11 am to 10 pm.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

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Owner Ebata Takuro, left.

Coran Spa has its own range of spa products, above, consisting of well­selected products from European countries, especially France.

Coran Boutique Spa has its own private swimming pool, ornate Japanese gardens and a back to nature cafe to finish off the spa experience.

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Saturday May 4th Local Treasures @ Tapas Room Club. Andrea S, Boris Rubin and Lai Funky Buddha.

2013 CNBLUE Blue Moon World Tour Live in Bangkok @ Impact Arena.

Overlove Music Festival 2013 @ Silverlake Vineyard, Pattaya. Scrubb, Tattoo Colour, Mild, Bee Peerapat, Burin, Superbaker, Poly Cat, Lookpad Chonlanan etc.

6 2 13 Concert @ Royal Paragon Hall. Tata Young, J Jetrin, Christina Aguilar, Mos Patiparn, UHT, Nat Myria. Two shows ­ 4th and 5th.

Mi Casa Es Su Casa @ Glow. Featuring Gene Kasidit.

Suk 11 Club Crawl @ Bed Supperclub, Q Bar and Nest Rooftop.

Buddhadasa Bhiku Exhibition @ Kathmandu Photo Gallery. May 4th ­ June 30th.

Snareophobe @ Grease. Snareophobe is a forward thinking live/production DJ from the UK. Model Night @ Love F Bar. Every Saturday. Groups of five get a free shisha.

Tonight Saturday @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Saturday.

Workout Saturday @ The Club Khaosan.

XXL @ Bed Supperclub. Size does matter, and Bed is super­sizing their Saturday nights, with DJ Tech 12 raising the bar.

Substance @ Bash. Every Saturday in the main room. With Darren Mac and Kimball Collins.

Walk on the Wildside @ The Pintsman. Keep the party rolling with Wildside and a Beer Buffet ­ every Saturday.

Saturday On Ice: All You Can Eat Every Saturday @ Utage Japanese Restaurant.

Stirred + Rolled Sake Cocktails + Maki Creations @ The Glaz Bar. Every Saturday.

Sunday May 5th Sunday Buffet Brunch. We have brunches galore in our weekly Events round up: Events Weekly 60th Anniversary for Keo Carabao @ Chalermkrung Royal Theatre.

UB Radio Fifth Anniversary @ Bash. Five pairs of UB s finest DJ s going back2back!

Remedy @ Apoteka Lux. Your weekly dose of Sunday bass, beats, eats and treats.

Sucka Free Sundays @ Q Bar. A regular Sunday institution.

After Party @ Bash. Party hard at Sucka Free Sunday at Q Bar, then come to the late late after party!

Dubstep Sundays @ Cafe Democ. Every Sunday ­ an event that's played a huge part in the development of dubstep since day dot.

Soundset Sundays @ Levels. Every Sunday on the terrace.

Atarichi Sunday @ Utage. As much Atarachi cuisine as you like prepared table side, including Wagyu Beef, Alaskan King Crab, Oysters, Amaebi Sweet Shrimps, Foie Gras, Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Hokkigai Clams and more.

Madness Night DJ Battle ­ Zuper L vs. Skinny Mark @ Safe House. Live every Sunday .

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Monday May 6th PUBLIC HOLIDAY TODAY MAY AFFECT EVENTS! Open Mic Comedy with The Bangkok Comedy Collective @ The Londoner Brew Pub. Every other Monday.

Salsa Bachata @ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Every Monday.

Caliente! Caliente! With DJ Pepe. Free nachos, performances.

CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Siam Square. Now every Monday and Thursday. The party that pampers ladies.

Mouthwatering Sushi Mondays @ Benihana Japanese Steakhouse.

Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort and Spa. Mojito Mondays @ Nest Rooftop. Buy One Get One Free!

Choose from a delicious selection: Classic Mojito, Peach and Ginger Mojito, Hazelnut Mojito etc.

Boom Box Mondays @ Q Bar. Hailing from the land of the rising sun DJ To­Ru eases you into the week with some classic hip hop, both old and new! Free entry all night.

Tuesday May 7th Three Taharn Sue Sao Limited Edition Live Show @ CentralWorld Live.

LOVEiS Unplugged @ Thunder Dome. 11 ultimate bands and 36 artists.

Velvet Ladies Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Tuesday.

DJ Queen P Rules @ Axis and Spin. Every Tuesday.

Explicit Tuesdays @ Levels. Chill Out, Jazz, Deep House, House, Tech House with DJ Smiley, DJ Neil Thorpe, DJ Brandon Neville.

Free entry.

Italian Tuesdays @ Patummat International Buffet Restaurant, The Sukosol. Buffet dinner smorgasbord with an Italian theme.

What The Fox! @ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Ladies Night with free flow red wine, mojitos and martinis ­ B99 per glass net.

Radiotron @ Q Bar. Midweek party hosted by Bangkok s favourite son and the coolest kid on the block, DJ Knatz.

Flix Bkk Models Night @ Flix. Every Tuesday Flix welcomes all Bangkok models for a night of partying.

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Hua Hin

McFarland House: History on the Beach Unique Hua Hin Heritage Restaurant Provides a Relaxing Ambience

When Doctor McFarland started the construction of his new home overlooking the peaceful waters of the Gulf of Thailand around 80 years ago, he little could have dreamt of the impact his vision would have on future generations.

His home has been reconstructed in magnificent fashion, using many of the original teak wood items, and transformed into a beautiful two storey open sided pavilion that is now one

of Hua Hin s finest bar restaurants.

The award winning venue serves a tapas style menu throughout the day, and a highly popular champagne brunch every Sunday. Indeed, such is the acclaim, seats on a Sunday are at a premium, with the freshest seafood served up on beds of ice proving a winning attraction.

For pure laid back ambience and style, the beach side establishment takes some beating, but the food on offer is highly prized too.

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Items on the tapas menu include: Previous page: Spicy Minced Pork or Chicken Salad in a Crispy Basket.

Left: Crab Spring Rolls, Black Sesame Seeds served with Sweet Chilli Sauce.

Below left: Grilled Asparagus, Zucchini, Red and Yellow Bell Pepper with Hamoumi Cheese.

Below right: Grilled Prawns, Marinated Seaweed in Sweet and Sour Sauce.

McFarland House is part of The Barai Spa at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin. Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings

The Oriental Spa Celebrates 20 Years Guests can now indulge themselves with the 20th Anniversary Oriental Spa Package featuring accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers and three hours of pampering.

The three­hour spa experience for individuals or couples comprises The Oriental Signature Treatment (90 minutes); Thai Organic Rice Scrub (30 minutes); and Breathing Techniques and Meditation (30 minutes). Each guest will also receive a Healthy Spa Snack, Fruit Drink and an Aloe Vera Gel Back Mask.

The Oriental Spa is located in a majestic yet serene colonial­style teak house across the water from the main hotel building. All spa journeys begin by boarding the hotel s private shuttle boat for the scenic two­minute crossing to this tranquil retreat located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.

The Oriental Spa s décor has been influenced by classic Siamese aesthetics, while the state­of­the­art treatments and hydrotherapy facilities are world class. Each guest to the Spa is welcomed with refreshing towels and a soothing tea prior to proceeding to the serene, teak­inspired massage room for three blissful hours of physical and mental unwinding in a city oasis by the River of Kings .

Prices for the package start from THB 17,500++ (THB 20,597 nett) per room per night for single occupancy; and at THB 21,550++ (THB 24,412 nett) per room per night for double occupancy in a Superior Room; and are available for guests staying for a minimum of two nights. This package is on offer from now until end­October 2013. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Steve Café & Cuisine s Everyday Special

Shopoholic Package Pathumwan Princess Hotel, centrally located in downtown Bangkok offers a special package for those who were born to shop. For 4,520 Baht net per night enjoy the comfort of a Superior Room, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast, plus receive an exclusive MBK Discount Card that entitles guests up to 50% discount at selected shops at MBK Centre and a hotel food and beverage voucher worth 1,000 Baht plus you get welcome fruits, welcome drink and a daily English Newspaper.

MBK Centre, Bangkok s most visited shopping mall, is connected directly to the hotel s lobby, while the Skytrain, Siam Square, Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery and the newly renovated Siam Center are all just a few minutes walk from the hotel via the integrated SkyBridge network. The shopaholic package is valid for bookings and stays until June 30, 2013. Book via www.pprincess.com.

Enjoy different special offers of your choice while witnessing spectacular views and sunsets on the Chaopraya River.

Monday Steve Offers Wine Tuesday Pat offers Sea Food Set Wednesday Pam Pam Offers Thai Tapas Set and House Wine Thursday P.P. Offers Beer Lover Friday Sparkling Night Saturday Set Lunch Sunday Esarn Set Lunch Steve s Cafe sits right on the banks of the river, at 68 Sri Ayuthaya Road (Si Soadevet junction).

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Movie of the Week

Triumph Swimwear Fashion Show at Sofitel So in Bangkok. Movie by Paul Hutton, Bangkok Scene.

VIVA Bangkok Media Kit 2013 Online advertising is the way of the future.

As more and more publications look to digital formats to reach their audience so their popularity grows.

Many experts predict the coming end of print media as we now know it.

According to a recent paper on Thoughts about the Future of Advertising , the question is not will advertising continue to be an important tool of communication for business but simply, what forms will advertising take in the future?

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