Social media marketing is a part of digital marketing, where more and more marketing budgets are being shifted from traditional tri-media (TV/radio/print) to its advantage. In fact, some major advertisers have started reassessing their return of investment (ROI) in using movies or TV celebrities, where millions were spent in exchange for their pulling power. Some personalities have accepted too many […]
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Before becoming a Congresswoman in 2012, Leni Robredo was a lawyer focusing on the poor and marginalized. She was awarded the Most Outstanding Private Prosecutor in 2009 given by Volunteer Against Crime and Corruption (VACC). She decided to run as congresswoman after her late husband died due to the belief that only 1 family member will be in public office at a time. In Congress, […]
I wrote about the phenomenal come-from-behind win of Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as Vice President of the Philippines in my book “Fundamentals of Marketing in the Philippine Setting (2nd Edition, with Chiqui Escareal-Go, 2012). His message that he will do to the Philippines what he did in Makati resonated to the public as it positioned him as a public servant with solid track record […]
Q1: Your had a ‘trinity’ policy of ‘no smoking, no drinking and a compulsory Bible study’ in your Laguna resort. What was the insight behind this unique policy? What made you soften on this policy? A: The “trinity policy” of no smoking, no drinking and a compulsory Bible study was made at the onset when Caliraya Resort Club was established. […]
Q1: There are many crowded industries like food and fashion. What made you enter the retail fashion industry in 2005 when you were fresh from school? A: One of the reasons why I entered the fashion industry is that apart from my own love for dressing up, I wanted to help women boost their confidence. I wanted to give them […]
Q1: You became the first Asian President of the World Marketing Association a few years ago and you have made Asia proud. How has the role of marketing in the Asian region then and now evolved at an international level? In the last decade, we can see that the role of marketing is evolving so rapidly in the Asia. In […]
Ralph Ray Chua serves as the President of Immuni Global Inc., the manufacturer of Immuni herbal drinks packaged in rectangular sachets. Recently honored with the Mansmith Innovation Awards for product innovation, Ralph provides valuable insights into the development and launch of Immuni. Q1: Can you share the backstory of your startup and what inspired the launch of a herbal drink […]
Starting a business is like setting off on an exciting journey, but it’s not always a smooth ride. As you venture into the world of entrepreneurship, some key ideas can steer you towards long-term success. Let’s break down these marketing principles in a way that’s easy to understand for budding entrepreneurs. Principle no. 1. Awareness Before Revenues: The Power of […]
In the every-changing world of marketing, it is crucial to understand the fundamental differences between consumer markets (B2C) and business-to-business markets (B2B). Imagine these markets as two distinct ways of doing business, each with its own set of customer behaviors, communication methods, decision-making processes, and rules of engagements. What is applicable in B2C might not be suitable to B2B. Let’s […]
Carlo Endaya is the Vice President and General Manager for the Domestic Tuna Business of Century Pacific, more popularly known for their Century Tuna products. He won the Mansmith Young Market Masters Awards (YMMA) in 2009. In this interview, he shares his passion for marketing and sustainability. Q1: What is the most pressing sustainability challenge facing the Tuna industry today, […]