Corporate Giveaways Buyers’ Show 2013

The country’s leading business gifts expo celebrates its 26^th year

Manila, Philippines – There’s always something to be said about those who are able to weather the testy climate of business politics. At the end of the day, the folks who are able to roll with the punches reap the rewards of success. Enter the Corporate Giveaways Annual Buyers’ Show on Business Gifts, Premiums, Promotional Ideas & Merchandise Incentives, an annual fete that has been gathering a specialized group of exhibitors under one roof, for 26 years in a row.

A lengthy title isn’t all the Corporate Giveaways has under its belt, there’s also a whopping two decades in the industry and a heritage built from hands-on experience. The idea for the event started when World Exco Chairman,Lynn Romero was the PR director of one of country’s leading hotels. She needed to find a ready and reliable source of specialized gifts for the hotel’s clients and partners. What began as a personal quest eventually turned into a wonderful solution for marketing professionals who were experiencing the same dilemma.

“We have an obligation to provide our exhibitors with the market they want,” says Raquel Romero, General Manager of World Expos & Concepts Inc. “Just think about it, how many sure buyers can you really get from making cold calls?At Corporate Giveaways, the customers come to you. At this point, they have a market to pitch to; all they have to do is impress with their products and services.”

In addition to a sure ticket to profit, visitors of the Corporate Giveaways Buyers’ Show also receive the guarantee of quality from this mix of manufacturers, traders, and importers. Aside from a core group of exhibitors, including Manel’s Leathergoods, Star Paper, Tieline, Memo King, and others, the expo also features newcomers obtained through a referral system, filtered through rigorous criteria before they make the cut. Selection hinges on the quality of goods and the legitimacy of their corporate gift business.

Given the screening process for exhibitors, the people running the show take things very seriously indeed. With no frills, raffles, retail selling or stage shows of any kind,Corporate Giveaways hinges on a straight up view-and-order routine, ideal for serious purchasing executives. But for people who mean business, nothing’s better than getting a sure shot at great returns.

The 26^thCorporate Giveaways Annual Buyers’ Show on Business Gifts, Premiums, Promotional Ideas & Merchandise Incentives will take place from July 3-5, 2013, at the SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

Unleash The Power Of Protein

“You are what you eat.” You’ve probably heard this trite phrase dozens of times, but have you ever considered its wisdom? When it comes to healthy protein awareness, there is a lack of consensus as to what a healthy diet is. 

At one end of the spectrum are the advocates of a high-fat, high-protein diet. These folks claim that eating lots of meat, eggs, cheese, and other fatty foods will control weight and all the diseases associated with excess weight. At the other are the proponents of an extremely low-fat, primarily vegetarian diet who forbid even fish and lean poultry.  Then there are the niche diets that are all over the map. Juicing, raw foods, eating for your blood type, getting into the zone, shunning carbohydrates – you name it and there are others extolling its merits.

You’re not looking for the next fad diet but a functional health food that provides complete high-quality protein straight from its plant sources, which is even good for vegetarians without compromising nutritional quality. When man’s physical characteristics are compared to those of other animals, it is obvious that the human body is designed to eat plant foods.

Global direct selling company leader Amway Philippines (APHL) introduces Nutrilite All Plant Protein Powder (APP).

APP retains the best of the original diet – it still emphasizes on combining foods limited in lysine and methionine which increases protein quality – but made it more healthful, palatable, and easier to follow by just mixing the powder in water.

The beauty of the development of APP is that it is naturally sourced and has an exclusive tri-blend that supports the body’s dietary intake of a variety of plant sources. It balances all nine amino acids that promise to achieve optimal health with the total Nutrilite program.

According to Nutrilite’s expert speaker Dr. Micheline Vargas, a high quality protein keeps one strong and energetic. “While protein quantity in the diet may be sufficient, protein quality is often lacking. High quality protein provides the necessary amino acids to help maintain muscle mass. Only APP helps you meet this requirement.”

One thing that will make it easier is to always keep your eye on your goal: better health. Make APP the basis of your diet. Only then can your life be made colorful with Nutrilite All Pant Protein Powder.

To know more about Amway and Nutrilite, visit amway.com.ph and LIKE our fan page: https://www.facebook.com/NutriliteCOLORurLIFE; or call tel. (02)8148181 / 8935113 (GMA). Dial toll-free 1-800-1-888-AMWY (2699).

 About Amway Philippines

Amway Philippines is the local affiliate of Amway Corporation, one of the world’s largest direct selling businesses founded in 1959 and headquartered in Ada, Michigan, offering consumer products and business opportunities in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. In the Philippines, Amway now has six (6) distributor centers nationwide which makes available over 100 product options to more than 50,000 Amway Independent Business Owners. Amway product offerings include its flagship brands, NUTRILITE, the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest and process plants on its own certified organic farms, and ARTISTRY, one of the world’s top five, largest-selling, prestige brands of facial skincare and colour cosmetics. Amway products also include a wide range of personal care, homecare, and agricultural products.

Kaleidoscope World Forever More

FRANCIS M. & ELMO 

Every color and every hue

is represented by me and you

Take a slide in the slope

Take a look in the kaleidoscope

Spinnin’ round, make it twirl

in this kaleidoscope world

These are only a few great words from Francis M., a man who spoke and performed many.

He was the grand master of Filipino rap, performing songs like “MgaKababayan”,  “Tayo’yMgaPinoy”, and of course, “Kaleidoscope World”. He collaborated with an assortment of artists, like Ely Buendia, Ryan Cayabyab, Gloc-9 and Michael V. While he is no longer with us, his songs and ideals live on.

Elmo Magalona, son of the late Master Rapper, is quickly following in his father’s footsteps. His showbiz career has barely begun, and yet he’s already a regular in noontime shows as both a performer and a host. He has also won a slew of awards for his musical performances.

Today, a legend and his up-and-coming son come together in a musical performance that defies time. “Kaleidoscope World”, one of Francis M.’s most memorable songs, will serve as the setting for this rare treat.

This all-new version, “Kaleidoscope World Forever More”, is powered by Oishi Prawn Crackers, a snack whose own legacy as a well loved Filipino snack has endured since the 1974.

In the “Kaleidoscope World Forever More” music video, you are treated to the original footage of Francis M. in the same slightly faded, grainy quality, dancing and singing with Elmo, who is carefully edited to seem as if he were always there. The effect of father and son performing in unison to the timeless music evokes an unavoidable feeling of nostalgia.

Francis M.’s legacy will likely endure forevermore—for as long as there are Filipinos who love their country and their music. This tribute from Oishi Prawn Crackers will only be one of many to come. Indeed, some things are never forgotten.

View the Kaleidoscope World Forever More Music Video: http://alturl.com/k77f9

WE SHARE WE LOVE WECHAT

WeChat Set to Reinvent Social Conversations Among Filipinos 

Setting its sights on the Philippines, WeChat offers a brand-new way for Filipinos to connect

The war of the mobile social communication applications in the country heats up as WeChat, one of the world’s most popular social media communication apps, officially launches in the Philippines. With over 300 million registered user accounts worldwide , WeChat is set to change the way social-media-savvy Filipinos communicate with friends, family and people from all over the world.

“Whether it is the desire of Filipinos to create their own profile, share photos or engage in live chats over audio or video, they can now enjoy all these features in one integrated mobile social app. Everything you need is on WeChat and it is free!” said Poshu Yeung, Vice President of International Business, Tencent.

“The Philippines is a very important market for WeChat in Southeast Asia.  In a country dubbed “the texting capital of the world’, WeChat is destined for the spotlight. We are now launching a series of brand engagements to reach as many Filipinos as possible, so that they are aware of this new, creative and free medium to express themselves, communicate with one another, and connect with the world,” he added.

Young celebrities Iya Villania and Drew Arellano, brand ambassadors for WeChat, spoke on the virtues of WeChat’s new and exciting features in a press conference officially launching the popular application to the Philippine market.  

“I think it’s amazing how WeChat makes it fun and easy not just to stay connected but to find and make new friends.  With the feature called “Look Around”, WeChat locates other WeChat users in your area so that you can simply send them a message.  And to make it twice as fun, you can use emoticons, send voice messages, video chat.”  

Added Iya Villania: “We Filipinos love to share photos.  Often, what we share with others is a reflection of how we feel at that particular point in time, and are expressions of our individuality.  This is the reason I love WeChat’s “Moments” feature which allows me to share photos, posts and online stories so easily from my mobile onto my social networking sites.”

“WeChat’s is our first commercial as a couple and we are so happy to be doing this for the brand,” said Iya of the brand’s new television commercial, revealed at the launch.  “Download WeChat now and you can see yourselves how easy and fun it is to use.”

A Newer, More Fun and Safer Way to Connect to the World

Designed for users to easily chat with friends or to connect with people from all around the world, the application enables users to add friends through various methods including, scanning QR codes, connecting via phone books and activating location-based functions such as “Look Around” and “Shake”.

WeChat also comes with its very own social network for one’s selected circle of friends called “Moments” It gives users the ability to share pictures, comments and URL links with close and trusted friends. To safeguard privacy to users, only friend are granted permission to connect and view the photos and comments posted.

For users who would prefer to speak ‘face-to-face’ with friends, WeChat offers a real time Video Chat function. And thanks to WeChat’s network efficiency feature, users can switch between voice and video dynamically without finishing the call. The safeguard privacy of Moments, also extends to this feature

Against the backdrop of security and privacy concerns on social media, these measures leave users with a peace of mind, and ensure that users are sharing and interacting only with those they wish to be in contact with.

A WeChat feature that is bound to pique the interest of Filipinos is the ability to personalize emoticons. Filipinos are known to be very expressive and this app is the perfect fit to do so. To many, emoticons are as essential to social conversation as acronyms. And with WeChat, users are able to either download unique emoticons from its vast online portfolio or choose to create personalized ones with photos from the albums on their very own devices.

WeChat is now available for download on iOS, Android, Symbian, BlackBerry and Windows Phone smartphones and remains the most downloaded mobile social app on iOS and Android smartphones in many Asian countries including Indonesia and Malaysia.

About WeChat

WeChat is an innovative mobile social communications application designed for smartphone users.

WeChat is free for downloads from app stores running on iOS, Android, Symbian, BlackBerry and Windows Phone operating systems*. 

WeChat users can add friends by a wide range of innovative actions and methods, including scanning QR codes, connecting users’ phone books and activating location-based functions such as “Look Around” and “Shake”. This application enhances social interaction by supporting exchanges of text, voice and video, emoticons, and photos with their friends over data networks.  Users can choose to communicate on one-on-one, or within their closed social network through “Moments”. 

For more information and application download, please visit: www.wechat.com.

*Some features may not be available for certain operating systems due to the product development

Your Biggest and Sweetest Valentine’s with Toblerone

The Love Holiday has never been this Big! 

Every year, you spend sleepless nights and daydreaming hours thinking about the perfect gift and celebration to make your loved one feel special on Valentine’s Day. What if you found out that this year, Toblerone can not only give you the sweetest gift, it can also give you the biggest celebration ever?  Yes, your Big Valentine Toblerone can give you a Happy Valentine’s Day indeed. 

Toblerone has been the gift of choice during special occasions because it helps you say it sweeter. Giving someone a box of Toblerone doesn’t only mean you care for him or her. It means something deeper; that you want your loved one to experience delicious and sweet moments that only Toblerone can bring. That’s exactly what you and your loved one will have this Valentine’s with the many sweet surprises the brand has planned for you.

Limited Edition Toblerone Rose Stem Pack

My Big Valentine's Day Toblerone Ambassadors Daniel Matsunaga and  Jasmine Curtis

The Sweetest Gift.Valentine’s Day celebrations of course start with the gift. In movies and books, the sweetest moment is when a guy slowly extends his hand from behind his back to show a girl a surprise. Flowers? Chocolates? Filipinos especially love giving and receiving these two gifts. So how about a gift that lets you give both things at once?

Tobleroneis just that. To share some joy this Valentine’s, the brand is sending out hundreds of thousands of red roses, which you can give to your loved one. These are long-stemmed roses beautifully displayed in every limited-edition Toblerone pack and available for less than P200 for a 200g pack. These one-of-a-kind designs are also available with the Milk Chocolate 100g and 400g packs, and the White Chocolate and Dark Chocolate variants in 100g packs.

Whether you’re planning ahead or scurrying to find a gift, you can get the Toblerone rose-stem pack at your friendly mall or supermarket. There will even be special Gift Hubs in 40 locations in Metro Manila where you can buy the special pack to get a chance to win the biggest gift of all: The coveted 4.5 kilo Toblerone pack.

The Biggest Celebration.It’s big, it’s delicious and it only comes during special occasions. The one and only 4.5 kilo Toblerone pack makes every sweet-tooth and lover’s dream come true. And you can win one of only 150 giant bars being given away this Valentine’s!

Just like those three little words everyone wants to hear, you have three ways to win this biggest gift. You can join the raffles at your local supermarkets, those from the special Gift Hubs around malls, or by checking out our promos through Facebook and Twitter. Follow @Toblerone_ph and beginning January 28, tweet creatively why your loved one deserves a Giant Toblerone for a chance to win. This magical and love-filled holiday can bring lovely surprises, so follow www.facebook.com/tobleronepilipinas to know more.  

When you find THE one, you just know, right? Same thing, you instantly know that Toblerone is the best gift to give this Valentine’s Day. Say it sweeter, and have the biggest Valentine’s with Toblerone!

Toblerone is a product of Kraft Foods Philippines, part of the Mondelēz International family of companies. For more information, visit www.mondelezinternational.com/ph