Job Opening: Graphics Producer for Social Media, GMA Integrated News

Funny at creative ka ba?

Baka ikaw na ang hinahanap naming Graphics Producer para sa digital projects ng GMA Integrated News!

Responsibilities: 

- Design and create social media posters for GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs’ social media channels

- Stay up-to-date with graphics design trends and viral memes

HOW TO APPLY:

- Email your resume and portfolio to recruitment@gmanews.tv

- Please write the subject of your e-mail: APPLICATION OF (YOUR NAME) FOR GRAPHICS PRODUCER FOR SOCIAL MEDIA

- Please include a formal cover letter in the e-mail

The importance of influencer marketing amidst the pandemic and economic crisis

Image credit: Jing Daily

The importance of influencer marketing amidst the pandemic and economic crisis It’s really hard to do business nowadays, amidst the pandemic and the current economic downturn. The threat of the virus is still there, lurking in places and in people yet we have to reopen the economy for the people and the whole nation to recover from losses. 

Google+ (Google Plus) shutting down beginning April 2019

Google+ has been a huge help for me as a blogger. The kind of traffic it gives to my posts was really tremendously productive. It's disheartening to know that Google+ is shutting down its consumer (personal) accounts effective April 2, 2019. Posting is not anymore allowed by the platform beginning today, February 4, 2019. 

Here is the full statement of Google+ Administrator:

Freenet extends Papremyong Malupet promo, to earn more rewards within the app

Freenet, the free internet platform of Voyager Innovations, is extending the good vibes brought by its Papremyong Malupet promo until February 12, 2018 - allowing more users to get a chance to win a brand new Chevrolet Spark, along with cool new smartphones every week.

Changes in social media happen to cultivate the mind and improve the world

It is a challenge to create unique content online. There are so many things that we can write about - from easy, interesting subjects to more complex issues about society and nation. Everyday is a learning process. We treat each subject differently as our understanding of things widens. As content creators, we need to make some serious efforts to offer something for our audience especially those that rely on us. We need to establish a reliable audience who can truly trust us and make us feel important and relevant. Research and resourcefulness and careful planning are needed to create interesting content. It is not easy though, but the rewards can be fruitful in the long run. 

Smart Enterprise unveils Smart Logistics Solutions to improve operational efficiency

Wireless service provider for SMEs, Smart Enterprise, launched the Smart Logistics Solutions (SLS) —a business-to-business (B2B) suite of software and hardware specifically designed to cater to the needs of transportation, logistics and distribution industries.

PLDT EVP and ePLDT President and CEO Eric Alberto noted that the launch of Smart Enterprise’s new product suite encourages SMEs to move towards a mobile and digital vision for their businesses.

Infographic: Which Demographics Use Social Media?

Want to know which #demographics use #socialmedia? Check out this #infographic on  #socialmedia #marketing.

1st Asian Marketing Leadership Summit at Sofitel Hotel | July 8-9, 2015

The Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) holds the 1st Asian Marketing Leadership Summit (AMLS) to be held at the Sofitel Hotel in Manila on July 8-9, 2015. The AMLS is the new brand of the annual marketing conference that PMA stages. But unlike the previous conference, this year is much more of a gathering of marketing leaders, a summit where there will be more discussions and interactions. 

Meralco launches One Meralco Sports website portal for 3 sports teams

Meralco has launched the One Meralco Sports website, a page that unifies all three Meralco sports teams — the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association, Loyola Meralco Sparks in the United Football League, and the Meralco Power Spikers in the Shakey’s V-League — under one portal.

Held at the Meralco Orange Fit Center on May 20, 2015, guests were given a virtual tour around the new online portal. Attendees were also avle to interact with Meralco's coaches and athletes.

Get great deals on Lazada's Big App Sale | May 21-24, 2015

Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading online shopping and selling destination, kicks off its Big App Sale (#BigAppSale) on May 21, 2015 and it will last until May 24. The four-day event promises to bring the best mobile app-exclusive promotions across all product categories to consumers in the Southeast Asia.

This exclusive sale extravaganza brings the best deals to thank Lazada’s rapidly growing number of app users for their support. Since the company launched the Android app in June 2013 followed by the iOS app in January 2014, mobile app downloads have reached over 11 million to date in the region. 

Lazada.com.ph celebrates 3rd Anniversary with 3-Day Shopping Extravaganza

Lazada Philippines is celebrating its 3rd anniversary this month with three (3) days of amazing sales specially offered on March 24 to 26, 2015. The company is a part of the Lazada Group which operates Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination.

Data Jam: International Open Data Day | February 21, 2015

In celebration of the International Open Data Day, Bantay.ph is hosting Data Jam: Open Data Day on February 21, 2015 at 1-5 pm. This will be held at the Metro Pacific Room, 3/F AIM Conference Center in Makati City. #ODD2015

Please send RSVP via info@bantay.ph.

Pinterest's new messaging feature

When I first discovered Pinterest in 2012, I got so interested in this platform because of the many possibilities with regard to sharing and learning by "pinning" or "repinning." The platform coined its word from the words "pin" (like pinning or tacking something on a corkboard or whiteboard) and "interest." 

Lazada's One-Day Sale up to 88% discount on January 27, 2015 only!

Welcome the Chinese New Year 2015 with the Lazada Kick-Off Sale happening online on January 27, 2015 (Tuesday) only. Get a P500 OFF by entering the voucher code:  vintersections  upon checkout.

With jaw-dropping deals of as much as 88% off on select best-selling items, flash sales, and surprise items, keep your eyes peeled on www.lazada.com.ph/chinese-new-year/ starting 12:01 AM of January 27 and will end on 11:59 PM of the same day.

Call for Volunteers: Mozilla Philippines' Maker Festival Manila 2014

Mozilla Philippines will be having the Maker Festival Manila 2014 event happening on September 13-14, 2014 in Makati City. The organization is calling for volunteers available for the whole day for 1 or 2 days.

Be part of the team that will make #MakerFestMNL happen. Get an awesome event handling experience and special freebies. Apply as a facilitator now!

Social Media Day Hangout by Rappler | June 30, 2014

#SocialMediaDay Hangouts by Rappler entitled "Being a Power Player in Social Media" is now LIVE on http://rappler.com today, June 30, 2014! Have you ever wondered how Social Media celebrities rose to internet fame?

Send your questions for Jim Paredes (Singer/Composer), Jako de Leon (Creator/Executive Producer, Bogart the Explorer), and Chan Patpraparn (Lowcostcosplay) using #SocialMediaDay. This is hosted by Michael Josh Villanueva.

Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014: Vote for your favorite stars!

Yahoo Philippines launched the 4th edition of the Yahoo Celebrity Awards (formerly known as Yahoo OMG! Awards) last June 4, 2014 at Amber Ultralounge at The Fort in Taguig City. This year, 10 new categories were added. 

The ten (10) new exciting categories are: Celebrity Couple, Celebrity Family, Male and Female Hothletes, Band of the Year, Male and Female ‘Kontrabida,’ Emerging Band, Song of the Year and Social Media Star.

Yahoo encourages all fans to vote for their favorite celebrities at yahoo.com.ph/celebrityawards. Voting opens now until July 12, 2014. You can also check out https://apps.facebook.com/yahoocelebrityawards.

Read more: 
(1) Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014 launched
(2) Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014: Full List of Winners

The 28 categories and 140 nominees for the Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014 are:

1. Celebrity of the Year
Kim Chiu (winner)
Kathryn Bernardo
Sarah Geronimo
Marian Rivera
Megan Young

2. Celebrity Couple (NEW)
Bea Binene and Jake Vargas (winner)
Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano
Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz
Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes

3. Celebrity Family (NEW)
Padilla (winner)
Barretto
Eigenmann
Gutierrez
Magalona

4. Social Media Star (NEW)
Vice Ganda (winner)
Kris Aquino
Ramon Bautista
Anne Curtis
Team Kramer

5. Actor of the Year
Coco Martin (winner)
John Lloyd Cruz
Dingdong Dantes
Piolo Pascual
Dennis Trillo

6. Actress of the Year
Kim Chiu (winner)
Carla Abellana
Toni Gonzaga
Angel Locsin
Marian Rivera

7. Male Emerging Star 
JC De Vera (winner)
Vin Abrenica
Nash Aguas
Kristofer Martin
Rocco Nacino

8. Female Emerging Star 
Julia Barretto (winner)
Louise delos Reyes
Janine Gutierrez
Jessy Mendiola
Janella Salvador

9. Male Kontrabida (NEW)
Jake Cuenca (Ikaw Lamang)
Paolo Contis (Villa Quintana)
Ryan Eigenmann (Kambal Sirena)
John Estrada (Ikaw Lamang)
TJ Trinidad (My Neighbor’s Wife)

10. Female Kontrabida (NEW)
Jennylyn Mercado (Rhodora X)
Kaye Abad (Annaliza)
Andi Eigenmann (Dysebel)
Jackie Rice (Innamorata)
Maja Salvador (Legal Wife)

11. Love Team 
Vice Ganda and Karylle Tatlonghari (ViceRylle)
Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras (Jennylyn-Mark)
Kathyn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (KathNiel)
Sharlene San Pedro and Nash Aguas (Sharlene-Nash)
Tom Rodriguez and Dennis Trillo (Tom-Den)

12. Child Star 
Andrea Brillantes (Annaliza)
Ryzza Mae Dizon
Raikko Mateo (Honesto)
David Remo (Binoy Henyo)
James "Bimby" Yap

13. Male TV Host
Vhong Navarro (winner)
Raymond Gutierrez
Jose Manalo
Luis Manzano
Vic Sotto

14. Female TV Host
Kris Aquino (winner)
Heart Evangelista
Toni Gonzaga
Pauleen Luna
Karylle Tatlonghari

15. Fan Club of the Year
KimXi (Kim-Xian fans) - winner
DongYanatics (Marian-Dingdong fans)
Kathniel (Kathryn-Daniel fans)
Little Ponies (Vice Ganda fans)
Popstars (Sarah Geronimo fans)

16. Teleserye of the Year
Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Carmela (GMA)
For Love or Money (TV5)
Got to Believe (ABS-CBN)
Legal Wife (ABN-CBN)

17. News Program
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN)
24 Oras (GMA)
AKSYON (TV5)
Bandila (ABS-CBN)
State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (GMA News TV)

18. Movie of the Year
Bride for Rent (Star Cinema) - winner
Diary ng Panget: The Movie (Viva Films)
So It's You (Regal Films)
Starting Over Again (Star Cinema)
When the Love is Gone (Viva Films)

19. Male Hothlete (NEW)
Jeron and Jeric Teng (winner)
Arnold Van Opstal
Kiefer Ravena
Chris Tiu
Phil Younghusband

20. Female Hothlete (NEW)
Gretchen Ho (winner)
Rachelle Anne Daquis
Denden Lazaro
Michelle Gumabao
Tin Patrimonio

21. Male Performer 
Bamboo (winner)
Christian Bautista
Mark Bautista
Elmo Magalona
Daniel Padilla

22. Female Performer 
Sarah Geronimo (winner)
Yeng Constantino
Klarisse De Guzman
Angeline Quinto
Julie Anne San Jose

23. Band of the Year (NEW)
Parokya Ni Edgar (winner)
Slapshock
Sponge Cola
Up Dharma Down
WilaBaliw

24. Emerging Band (NEW)
Yolanda Moon (winner)
Brison
Chocolate Grass
Jeffrey Zulueta Experience
The Cheats

25. Song of the Year (NEW)
Bakit Ngayon (Julie Anne San Jose) - winner
Carousel (Bamboo)
Chinito (Yeng Constantino)
Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin (Angeline Quinto)
Magda (Gloc-9)

26. FM Radio Station 
90.7 Love Radio (winner)
Barangay LS 97.1
91.5 Big Radio
Energy FM 106.7
MOR 101.9

27. Male DJ
Papa Jack (Love Radio 90.7) - winner
Chico Garcia (RX 93.1)
Chris Tsuper (Love Radio 90.7)
Mr. Fu (106.7 Energy FM)
Sam YG, Slick Rick and Tony Toni (Magic 89.9)

28. Female DJ
DJ Chacha (MOR 101.1) - winner
Delamar (RX 93.1)
DJ Megan (93.9 iFM)
Nicole Hyala (Love Radio 90.7)
Sam Oh (Magic 89.9)

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Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014 launched

On its 4th year, the Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014 was launched by Yahoo Philippines and unveiled the nominees for this year. The Yahoo Celebrity Awards (formerly OMG! Awards) honors Philippines’ celebrities from the fields of movies, music, radio and television, who are voted into the top ranks by their fans from across the world. This recognition is very popular in the country because it's uniquely “Powered by You” - as fans have the exclusive power to vote their favorite stars in.

The launch was held at Amber Ultralounge at The Fort in Taguig City.

Free Online Event: One Internet Day 2013 | November 22

On November 22, 2013, a free online discussion dubbed as One Internet Day is going to be conducted to help encourage support to families in the Philippines affected by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). We encourage our friends in the international community to share their expertise on this day and donate for a good cause.

Join this free webinar day at http://digitalfilipino.com/ai1ec_event/one-internet-day-typhoon-haiyan-yolanda-affected-families-reliefph/?instance_id

Vote for the GMA Artist Center Most Liked Awards

The very first GMA AC Most Liked Awards aims to recognize the most liked GMA AC talents through online voting (Facebook).

To vote:

(1) Like Official Facebook Page of GMA Artist Center (www.facebook.com/OfficialGMAArtistCenter) and recognize your Most Liked Artist!