When I formulated the 7-step process of Market-Driving Strategy in 2009, the 7th step was to convert a compelling market-driving strategy into a compelling business model. Thus, I launched the Mansmith Business Model Map the next year as a next in sequence to the Market-Driving Strategy, with a well-received Business Model Innovation seminar eventually running on June 24 – 25, 2010. It was so successful, we […]
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The recently concluded 11th Mansmith Market Masters Conference was a rare learning event of a lifetime, as it featured 17 CEOs of major corporations from different industries sharing their thoughts about what they have done during COVID-19, as well as what they intend to do after. Edwin Bautista, President and CEO of UnionBank, shares “Marketing can no longer be divorced […]
My 18th No false advertising, I am excited to celebrate the launch of my 18th book! Come join me on May 3, 2019 (Friday), 6 PM at National Book Store, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. It will also be the post celebration of my April 22 birthday. “The Mavericks: How 35 Marketing Rockstars Think, Strategize and Execute” has been on my mind […]
There are 6 questions every marketer must ask, and I will tell you that and if you cannot answer any 1 of these questions, you are at risk. Question # 1 : How do you discover new truths? How do you convert these truths into big idea? Question # 2 : Do you know what NOT to do when challenging […]
Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation is an AAA-rated and Large B general contractor specializing in foundation engineering, power plants, ports and harbors, and roads and bridges. CEO Alice Eduardo, who was recently honored in Forbes Asia ‘Heroes of Philanthropy’ 2018, shares with us her insights on service and strategy. Q1. What has been your competitive advantage against the big […]
Penshoppe was founded in 1986 and is now the flagship fashion brand of Golden ABC. It has expanded not just nationally but also internationally. Bernie Liu, Penshoppe CEO, a recent awardee of the 10th ASEAN Business Awards, shares his insights about Penshoppe’s strategy to be the most admired fashion brands company in Asia. Q1: Your vision for Penshoppe is to […]
What Shanghai’s invisible operating system teaches us about removing barriers, building trust, and creating systems that scale By Josiah Go Shanghai, July 14–18, 2026 I arrived in Shanghai expecting to be reacquainted with the skyline. After all, this is a city of futuristic towers, luxury districts, and the historic Bund overlooking the Huangpu River. But after several days on the […]
The Philippines remains Asia’s Catholic heartland, yet the number of people attending Sunday Mass has plummeted from 64% in 1991 to just 38% today. I call this the “Barabbas Moment.“ In the biblical narrative, the crowd was given a choice between the radical, transformative Truth and the immediate, violent “fix” of the insurrectionist Barabbas. They chose the tactic over the transformation. Today, […]
As we close another dynamic year, it’s worth pausing to look back at the ideas that truly mattered. This Top 10 Q&A brings together the perspectives of some of today’s most respected marketers and business leaders, individuals who didn’t just build successful enterprises, but shaped industries and influenced how we think about business. Their strategies, experiences, and personal reflections reveal […]
Public awareness around corruption and social justice is at an all-time high across much of Asia, including the Philippines. Wealth and power, once flaunted without question, are now being cast in a more critical light. For years, social media made ostentatious displays of wealth feel routine. Few questioned the sources of that luxury, and many influencers posted without considering the […]