P&G pioneered advertising their cleaning products on TV (hence they are called ‘soap operas’). For many decades, this form of advertising had been the most reliable and bankable way to engage consumers. After all, this golden window when the family congregates in the sala is when consumers are glued in and receptive. Today, the way people consume media has changed […]
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Q1: In your marketing career, what are some of the most memorable marketing campaigns that you initiated? Can you elaborate? A: The Hate Late Campaign of Pizza Hut Delivery is for me the most memorable because we started using social media and the internet to communicate that Pizza Hut Delivery will be delivered to you in 30 minutes or your […]
Q1: You were in consumer advertising before marketing political campaigns. How similar or different are the frameworks you use with marketing products or services to influence voters? A: The framework is essentially the same. The candidate is like a “product” that must be sold on the basis of the benefits it claims and overall reputation that it owns. The other […]
Q1: Before your retirement, you were associated with having mastery of the ‘masa’ market with strong gut feel but based on consumer pulse. Jollibee, Lucky Me! are just some local brands you handled that grew so big. What traits do you think you have that made you a specialist for the ‘masa’? I am masa. I lived masa. It’s my […]
Alpha Allanigue is the Chief Relationship Officer of United Neon Group, the market leader in outdoor billboards. With her extensive experience in corporate planning, marketing, content, and strategy, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s approach to the ever-evolving outdoor advertising industry. In this interview, Alpha shares valuable insights on how United Neon stays ahead of the […]
Understanding consumer behavior isn’t just about selling products it’s about understanding how people think, feel, and make decisions. Over time, marketers have discovered certain ‘laws’ that influence what consumers buy. Some of these laws are based on solid science, while others are just oversimplified myths. In this guide, I’ll break down some of the most important laws that drive consumer […]
Simplicio “Jun” Umali Jr. is the President and CEO of Gardenia Philippines, one of the few professional CEOs who has maintained his position for the past 25 years. Under his leadership, Gardenia has become the dominant market leader in the bread category in retail stores and a household name in the Philippines, maintaining strong customer loyalty despite competitors offering lower prices. […]
In business, I have always embraced a competitive spirit. I don’t just play to avoid losing; I play to win. This mindset reflects my philosophy: “Better Than Before, Better Than Others, Better Than Expected.” I first articulated this in my debut book, Contemporary Marketing Strategy in the Philippine Setting (1992). Fast forward to today, this philosophy continues to guide me, even in book launches. […]
A family-owned bakery struggled to compete with larger chains in their city. Instead of investing in costly advertisements, they decided to leverage the power of community and word-of-mouth. They started a “Pay It Forward” campaign, where customers could pre-purchase a loaf of bread or a pastry for someone in need. The bakery shared these acts of kindness on their social […]
According to a 2022 study by We Are Social and Kepios, there are more than 76 million people (out of a population of 111M) In the Philippines who have access to the Internet. Pinoys spend more than 10 hours a day connected to it using various channels for communications, entertainment, learning, news, and commerce, amongst other things. Given such a […]