I live by the quote of Abigail Adams who said “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Being an educator compels and propels me to be a constant learner. As such, I love attending business conferences that cover the latest trends, and feature the best minds who share both […]
At the onset of the pandemic lockdown in 2020, Mansmith put together the Mansmith Marketing Inspiration Festival as a way of providing new sources of inspiration during very uncertain (and scary) times. The festival was an online program that featured 30 successful business leaders who shared their stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success. One of the standout speakers at […]
How can marketers, business owners and executives consciously work on improving their decision making skills? How can they see a situation more objectively and anticipate probable (and even unthinkable) scenarios? Here is a list that affects perspective and corresponding suggestions on how to address these blind spots. They are not mutually exclusive, and can interact and/or merge to cloud one’s […]
Gary de Ocampo is the President of Kantar Philippines, and the Managing Director of its Insights Division. He is retiring today to explore other ventures, including entrepreneurship, after almost three decades in market research. In this interview, he reflects on his experience as a research practitioner, from starting as a statistician, to being a junior research executive (which was when […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to exist in other universes? Would your life be different? Would your decisions lead to different outcomes? These are the questions that Everything Everywhere All At Once asks its viewers. The film follows a woman, Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) who discovers she has access to other universes. In each universe, she meets […]
Kristine Tang Chan is vice president of marketing and the commercial leader for fabric & home care at Procter and Gamble Philippines. She was awarded the Mansmith Young Market Masters Awards (YMMA) in 2012. In this interview, she shares her thoughts about insighting and converting them to big ideas. Q1: What are the typical challenges related to gathering consumer insights? […]
Christine Fajardo is the head of communications and engagement of Novartis in the Philippines and the Asia Aspiring Innovative Medicines Cluster. Novartis is the world’s second largest drug company. Prior to Novartis, she was SVP for strategic marketing & corporate affairs of St. Luke’s Medical Center. Christine is also the Chairperson of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines […]
Vicky Abad is the Managing Director of Ipsos. She brings with her over three decades of marketing and research experience in the arena of creating innovative products and solutions as well as helping build great brands. In this interview, she shares about the trends and trajectories for 2023 and beyond. Q1: Before we discuss trends, help us understand where we are […]
Ana Aboitiz-Delgado is the Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) and Chief Customer Experience Officer, as well as Chief Digital Channels Officer of UnionBank of the Philippines. UnionBank is the first to offer a fully digital banking experience in the country. She is also one of the recipients of the 5th Mansmith Market Masters Awards for Senior Mentors, the first and only […]
Kristine Alvarez-Go is the general manager of Unilever Nutrition for Southeast Asia and a member of the board of Unilever Philippines. She won the Asia Pacific CMO of the Year 2022 from Tambuli, among other awards. In this interview, she shares her thoughts about growing the core through fresh consistency. Q1: You have been involved with many brands, categories and […]