There are many stories and legends that provide a perfect backdrop for the month of love or Valentine’s Day, just as there are many marketing campaigns that build on this themed event. Here are some cases on how companies from different industries offered different types of promotions to celebrate love as a unique service on Valentine’s Day (or for some, […]

With the recently concluded Philippine elections, expect post-game analyses on how campaigns were conducted and the lessons that can be replicated not just in politics but also in business.  In this case, I will be applying a Mansmith business framework – the 3Es and 3Os of a great campaign and see how this was applied in the elections.   The […]

(Original post: July 14, 2017 Updated post: Aug 23, 2017) Marawi Conflict: Imagine yourself leaving everything behind as you flee your house– deafening gunshots rattle you as you frantically try to locate all members of your family. You go out barefoot, running and walking alternately, without having eaten a meal the whole day. Finally, you and your family members have […]

Q1: You were in consumer advertising before marketing political campaigns. How do you influence decision making of specific voters? Do you use the same framework as marketing products or services? A:  The same principles are involved: a good narrative, authenticity, and a compelling reason to buy or vote, in the case of politicians. Q2: Say some politicians have approached you. What do you […]

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 […]

Advocacy-based Mansmith and Fielders Inc. has named the 12 winners for the 19th Mansmith Young Market Masters Awards (YMMA) 2024, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence in the marketing and business fields. As the most sought-after recognition for young marketers and entrepreneurs 35 years old and below, the Mansmith YMMA has become a prestigious platform that celebrates innovation, creativity, and brand leadership. It is […]

IBS Electronics Group is a global distributor founded in 1980 in Southern California, USA. They support the electronics manufacturing and industrial industries by providing a wide range of services, including inventory management, vendor consolidation, engineering services, prototyping, and custom design support integrated into the cost of the distributed components and products globally. Beth Dureza spearheaded the establishment of IBS Electronics’ […]

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