Q1: What were the more successful tools or techniques you employed that drove customers to Marie France? Advertising is our mainstay and is a major driver for new trials. We closely monitor the statistics of responses versus the type of ads, here and internationally, and adjust to local trends, and often try to develop a trend. A successful ad slogan […]

Record-breaking, bestselling author Josiah Go is the Chairman of Mansmith and Fielders, Inc. (the leading marketing and sales training company in the Philippines), and Chairman of Waters Philippines (the market leader in the direct selling of premium home water purifiers in the Philippines). He is Chairman / Vice Chairman / Director of over a dozen companies. Business Background Chairman of […]

Every brand follows a life cycle. It begins with vision, grows through market validation, and is ultimately tested by customer demand and its ability to remain relevant. But what many fail to anticipate is that decline often doesn’t start with failure, it begins when success leads to complacency. To prevent brand decline, we must look beyond surface-level growth and examine the […]

In many middle-class Filipino homes, a framed diploma hangs proudly in the living room. It’s more than decoration, it’s a symbol of sacrifice, of years of silent struggles, anchored on a single belief: that education is the path to a better life. For many Filipino parents, sending a child to a quality school is not just a goal, it’s a life […]

The 2025 Philippine elections underscored a growing truth in politics: branding shapes not just perception but performance. As with consumer markets, voters today are driven not only by recognition but by relevance. They don’t just want to know a candidate’s name, they want to know what that name stands for. Across celebrity bids, political dynasties, religious endorsements, and shifting alliances, […]

Founded in 2019, PayMongo enables businesses to accept various payment methods, from credit and debit cards to e-wallets like GCash and Maya, as well as over-the-counter payments. The platform has gained traction among startups and SMEs for its user-friendly API integration, helping empower the digital economy. PayMongo also made history as the first Filipino fintech startup to secure backing from […]

We live in a time when education is rapidly evolving, and schools are adapting in different ways. One noticeable trend is the shift toward modular learning, where materials are compiled from various sources to create what seems like a more customized approach. On the surface, this looks efficient. But beneath that convenience lies a deeper concern: Are we still respecting […]

Josiah Go features the movers and shakers of the business world and writes about marketing, strategy, innovation, execution and entrepreneurship

Archives