I am extremely proud to share the 15th Mansmith Market Masters Conference — featuring a dream team of 15 high-powered CEOs in 5 high-impact topics. It is definitely THE Marketing Conference to attend in 2024. Consider the following: 1 day of Intellectual Stimulation before your Mid Year Planning 5 Skills needed by Master Strategists (a rare topic) 5 in-depth panel discussions 15 CEO Thought Leaders […]
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Barton “Bart” Canon is the SVP for Commercial Operations of Fly Ace Corporation, marketer of Jolly canned vegetables, canned fruits, Doña Elena Mediterranean products (olive oil, olives & capers, pasta & pesto sauces, canned tomatoes, anchovy, bottles sardines & canned tuna) , Good Life oriental products (sotanghon, egg noodle, bihon, bread crumbs, sesame oil, oyster sauce) and other food products, […]
Once again, it is time for businesses’ midyear evaluations and planning sessions. Have you explored the four critical directions for review to assess your strategy choices? From these questions, some lessons can already by deduced, explicitly and implicitly. Our own experience on how we, in Mansmith and Fielders Inc. changed the rules to be different is shared below. These strategic steps […]
Cindy Banaria is currently the Vice President and National Key Accounts Head of Nestle Professional in the Philippines. Nestle Professional is the foodservice arm of Nestle Philippines Inc. Cindy initially worked with San Miguel Corporation Magnolia Division before moving to Nestle Philippines Inc. in 1996. Her career in key accounts span for 26 years and counting as she initially handled […]
Ann Esteves is marketing director of Unilever. She is Mansmith Young Market Masters Awards (YMMA) winner in 2016. She shares tips on how marketers can make their brands more authentic, relevant and talkable with some examples. Q1: Consumers demand authenticity nowadays. How can a brand show it? A1: Authenticity is achieved when a brand becomes absolutely rooted in the realities […]
Enrique Soriano is an author, a professor of global marketing at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, and a Senior Fellow at the IPMI International Business School in Jakarta. He serves as the executive director of the Wong + Bernstein Group, an Asia Pacific-based strategic advisory firm specializing in family governance, succession, and next-generation leadership. Additionally, he holds the position […]
Thank you for making 2023 remarkable! Here are our top 10 interviews based on number of readers. Your engagement is the heartbeat of our blog. Cheers to more shared insights in the coming year! 1. Q&A with Airspeed Chair Rosemarie Rafael on Resiliency 2. Q&A with Fly Ace SVP Bart Canon on Commercial Planning 3. Q&A with Kantar CEO Gary […]
In a previous article, I delved into the Battle of the Bargains and its far-reaching effects on brands and marketers. This time, I’m back with more insights. It’s time to realize that bargains aren’t always the win-win situation they appear to be. Unscrupulous sellers can damage consumer trust, leading to buyer dissatisfaction and regret. This not only tarnishes the seller’s reputation but […]
Jimmy Thai is the CEO of the Primer Group of Companies. Embarking on his path with a modest buy-and-sell enterprise in 1985, Primer has since evolved into a powerhouse, boasting a portfolio of 150 premium consumer and travel brands spanning diverse sectors like outdoor, travel, footwear, fashion, action sports, wellness, and urban lifestyle. Included in their repertoire are notable brands […]
An unforgettable moment occurred last October 11, 2023, during the launching of our book, ‘Marketing for Beginners: Start Strong. Succeed Fast.” Reaching a Diverse Audience: Right from the start, our aim was to create an innovative marketing book that breaks free from conventions. We wanted to make marketing accessible to all, simplify its complexities, and kindle the desire for success […]