In a best selling book I authored entitled ‘The Rainmakers’, I interviewed 25 Top Filipino CEOs such as Lance Gokongwei of Cebu Pacific Air, Victor Paterno of 7-Eleven, Injap Sia of Double Dragon and Joey Concepcion of RFM, among others, who shared their views on how their strategies addressed the opportunities or challenges of their industries at a particular time […]
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Market leaders usually have a lot more sources of strengths than their competitors, and therefore, new entrants must avoid a direct assault on the market leader. Instead of enticing consumers to switch brands, they can instead be convinced to buy, based on communicating the merit of their new offer. Here are seven (7) steps on how companies can grow without […]
A lot of people know me as an author of marketing books, and as a trainer. Since I have started this blog, I have taken the time to write quick and easy to read articles about marketing. This is my substitute until I find the time to finish my 14th book. Again, the list below is arranged according to number […]
Decades ago, the metrics of success for a business book launch were relatively simple. Selling 200 copies in a single night was considered an achievement. We did a quick mental calculation and figured that in a two-hour window, the author had to sell 1.66 books per minute, or roughly 1 book every 36 seconds. In the past, the key activities […]
Imagine diving into the intricate world of business models, where every term from “value proposition” to “value architecture” plays a critical role in shaping how businesses create, deliver and capture value. In this article, we will explore 50 essential business model terms that form the backbone of modern entrepreneurship and management. These terms are not just jargon but foundational ideas […]
USHER is the only Filipino-made Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) System, developed through an R&D collaboration project involving DOST, PCIEERD, DPWH, and MAPUA. In this interview, we asked Dr. Aldrine Uy, Usher President and CEO, and an enterprise innovation winner of the 4th Mansmith Innovation Awards, about technology innovation. Q1: For the benefit of the readers, can you briefly tell us […]
CIS Bayad Center, Inc. is one of the most prominent and extensive omnichannel payment platform in the Philippines. It is the pioneer and market leader in the outsourced bills payment collection industry, with the largest biller network. They are more popularly known as Bayad, a subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and a member of the MVP Group of […]
Gary de Ocampo currently represents Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy, in the Philippines. He retired in April 2023 after serving as the President of Kantar Philippines and the Managing Director of its Insights Division for 15 years. In September 2024, he will begin his new role as President of Centre Medicale Internationale, the premier outpatient clinic […]
The Mansmith Innovation Awards, organized by Mansmith and Fielders Inc., recognize exceptional Filipino innovators who significantly impact their respective industries. These awards highlight breakthroughs in areas such as digital transformation, business model innovation, and market-driving strategies. The Mansmith Innovation Awards feature two distinct categories: Master Innovator and Enterprise Innovator. Master Innovators are innovators that have attained profitable scale, category leadership […]
Cheri Moran serves as the Vice President of Sales at Universal Robina Corporation (URC), making her the first female to hold this position. Previously, she made history as the first female Sales Director at Coca-Cola Philippines, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. Moran has been honored as part of the inaugural batch of winners of the Mansmith Sales Masters Awards, […]