“Why don’t we insure love the same way we insure life, property, or health?” That question stayed with me after watching The Divorce Insurance, a new South Korean series now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The plot centers on an actuary who, after going through three divorces, develops a new kind of insurance policy, one that pays out when a marriage […]
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A Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is the defining feature of a brand that compels consumers to buy or switch from their existing preferences. There are nine (9) different types of USPs, as outlined in the book Entrepreneurship (1978, by Josiah Go and Chiqui Escareal-Go), as well as in Entrepreneurship: The Four-Gate Model (2025, by Josiah Go, Chiqui Escareal-Go, and Calel Gosingtian). These USPs operate […]
In celebration of Mega Prime’s 50th anniversary, we had the privilege of speaking with its visionary chairman, William Tiu Lim, whose leadership has transformed the company from a small fishing operation to the market leader in canned sardines in the Philippines. Under his guidance, Mega Prime has continuously redefined industry standards through innovation, from investing in advanced fish preservation technologies […]
In business, I have always embraced a competitive spirit. I don’t just play to avoid losing; I play to win. This mindset reflects my philosophy: “Better Than Before, Better Than Others, Better Than Expected.” I first articulated this in my debut book, Contemporary Marketing Strategy in the Philippine Setting (1992). Fast forward to today, this philosophy continues to guide me, even in book launches. […]
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 […]