There are so many little things that corporate leaders ignore.  Just take a look at the following industries and you can see many blind spots.  Some examples of old truths that are still unchallenged to date are: In the retail banking industry, there is no fun and enjoyable experience while inside a retail bank. For the supermarket industry, shoppers have no choice […]
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Q1: What is IdeaSpace? Why was it set up? What is its vision? A: IdeaSpace is aimed to help grow a Philippine economy through science and technology. We were set-up by the First Pacific Group of Companies to foster a spirit of technopreneurship in the country and encourage more young people to consider becoming entrepreneurs, engineers and scientists. The goal […]
Q1: The unserved market of non-motel (or drive-in hotel) goers is much, much bigger than the motel goers. You have since expanded your target group to include the party market. What was the insight that led you to this new market segment? Party segment has evolved from guests’ requests. It started from guests asking for rooms they can use for […]
Early this month, while vacationing in the US, my family and I watched Absinthe at Caesars Palace Hotel and O at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. It does seem like an odd choice of combination of shows but it was interesting for the comparisons and contrast of themes we experienced. We watched Absinthe because it was recommended by people […]
Q1: Not many people know your history, but you actually took over FERNÂ Inc. as a turnaround operation. Please tell us about your early days. We Bring Prosperity to Every Home by Tapping the Entrepreneur in Every Filipino. This is the vision, which the pioneers of FERN Inc. had when they first started in 2003. We envisioned uplifting the lives […]
A family-owned bakery struggled to compete with larger chains in their city. Instead of investing in costly advertisements, they decided to leverage the power of community and word-of-mouth. They started a “Pay It Forward” campaign, where customers could pre-purchase a loaf of bread or a pastry for someone in need. The bakery shared these acts of kindness on their social […]
Martin Gonzalez is the co-creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors enabling startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on organization design, leadership, and cultural challenges. Martin has advised leaders across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He teaches and collaborates on research at the world’s elite […]
Advocacy-based Mansmith and Fielders Inc. has named the 12 winners for the 19th Mansmith Young Market Masters Awards (YMMA) 2024, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence in the marketing and business fields. As the most sought-after recognition for young marketers and entrepreneurs 35 years old and below, the Mansmith YMMA has become a prestigious platform that celebrates innovation, creativity, and brand leadership. It is […]
Mansmith and Fielders Inc. recently recognized the winners of its first Mansmith Sales Masters Awards. This inaugural event highlighted five outstanding sales professionals whose achievements are truly inspiring. As I reflect on the event, I am struck by the collective impact these individuals have made in their respective industries and the broader business community. A Diverse and Distinguished Group The […]
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 […]