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Twitter Unveils #BestofTweets 2020 Philippines Award Winners

Celebrating the brands worth remembering from a year we’ll never forget 2020 has been a year of disruption and disconnect across economies, industries, and communities. For marketers, 2020 proved to be a more challenging year as disconnect is a rampant theme all throughout. Campaigns, events, and creative shoots had to be moved online, postponed, or cancelled, setting aside a year’s worth of pre-planned concepts and strategies into the shelves. Despite these challenges, the real time nature of Twitter provided a space for brands to step up and take action to inform, support and entertain people during an objectively chaotic year. Whether they're tapping into Twitter’s conversational insights, creating a meaningful connection with their communities or using Twitter’s product suite to completely revamp their launch plan--marketers across Southeast Asia, especially the Philippines displayed tenacity and creativity in using Twitter to help their brand stay agile and relevant this year.

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Recreate the way you learn with Globe’s Prepaid Wifi Internet Kit for Education

The start of the academic school year proved challenging for students, parents, and educators. After years of face to face interactions in classrooms, everyone had to adjust by going online. This has placed great pressure on everyone involved, especially when connectivity issues begin to impact the overall learning experience. To address this crisis, a growing list of learning institutions have partnered with Globe for its Prepaid Internet Kit for Education. “Learning institutions have realized that a reliable internet partner is an effective tool for education. Globe is helping them seamlessly adapt to the changing times with an affordable and reliable device that will help both students and teachers in distance learning,” says Mark Abalos, Globe Segment Head for Education. The prepaid kit comes with a WiFi modem that can support online learning. For just P999 per device, students have access to Globe’s nationwide LTE and 3G networks. Each kit comes with a free 10GB data allocation

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SKY CALLS ON SUBSCRIBERS TO SHARE IDEAS ON HOW TO SPARK HOPE AND JOY THIS SEASON

2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, but now more than ever, we need to feel the spirit of Christmas in our hearts. Now is the season to kindle the warmth of caring, friendship, kindness and concern to those around us. This Christmas, SKY invites its subscribers to share ideas on how they can #BeTheSpark of hope and joy to others, and bring inspiration, light and love this holiday season. From December 9, 2020 to January 3, 2021, subscribers can simply visit mysky.com.ph/bethespark to send their answers. Lucky subscribers have the chance to win exciting prizes fit for the season such as motorcycles, tablets, smart phones, hygiene and health essentials, grocery packages, as well as surprise treats from HBO and SKY. “We simply want to have our subscribers feel a sense of optimism and joy this holiday season despite everything that has happened this year. We encourage them to share and inspire others through their ideas showing their expression of love and thankfulness for w

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ABS-CBN News launches Viber sticker pack: ABS-CBN CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOWS GET SECOND RUN ON DIGITAL

ABS-CBN’s well-loved and award-winning current affairs programs are back for a second run, this time to serve the digital audience via the ABS-CBN News website (news.abs-cbn.com). ABS-CBN News recently launched “Current Affairs Throwback,” a new section on the website that features episodes from various ABS-CBN current affairs shows. The videos are posted for viewing online according to the program’s previous schedules on television. On Mondays, stories of Filipinos rising above difficulties in life on “Mission Possible.” are featured. On Tuesdays, the focus is on success stories of Filipino entrepreneurs presented by “My Puhunan.” Wednesdays are all about emergency-preparedness with “Red Alert,” while “Kuha Mo” delivers reminders to caution viewers against accidents caught on camera and shown every Thursday. “Sports U” and its inspiring stories on the fitness journey and triumphs of celebrities and athletes take the spotlight on Fridays. “Failon Ngayon” and “SOCO” dissect national

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The Philippines spent 2020 together on Twitter

Filipinos came to Twitter to find connectivity and togetherness in a year like no other Whether it’s working from home, learning remotely, or social distancing, everybody’s life has changed in 2020 and people have looked for comfort wherever they could find it. People come to Twitter for a sense of connectivity, togetherness, and encouragement; and in 2020, this was more true than ever. People used Twitter to try and change the world, help others, to encourage them, inspire them, or even just make them laugh. They even used Twitter to promote their favourite businesses that may have needed a little boost to stay afloat. Though physically distanced, Filipinos created a constant bustle of activity on Twitter to connect with one another. Twitter witnessed it all: the sharing of personal stories, spreading joy, and learning how to see the good side of things. It’s also the place where Filipinos stay updated on global news, social movements, and in raising awareness for charitable causes.

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Elevate e-learning and productivity with Samsung Galaxy Tablets

These days, it’s not just the right ambiance and a stable internet connection that are needed to be productive and efficient. The importance in investing in reliable and powerful devices is also essential for today’s various learning needs. Whether it’s learning from a distance, connecting from afar, or pushing the limits of multitasking, Samsung’s line up of Galaxy tablets this 2020 is for everyone. Galaxy tablets are excellent tools for online learning as each comes with Samsung Kids, a digital playground brimming with family-friendly and educational activities. The devices also provide unlimited access to thousands of online learning resources from the pre-installed Google Apps and Google Playstore to digital streaming platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Netflix. Parents and students can rest easy as Samsung Knox’s defense-grade security platform protects anyone from malware and malicious attacks. Moreover, parents can set restrictions on usage and track their children’s activity

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MINESKI PHILIPPINES AND AYALA MALLS GAMIFY LIFESTYLE EVENTS WITH NEW ONLINE SHOW

Catch Ayala Malls S.T.A.G. (Stylish Trends for Ayala Malls Gents) on Facebook! Mineski Philippines, the largest esports company in the country, is now working with Ayala Malls to bring a fun online experience to mall-loving bachelors and gamers through S.T.A.G. (Stylish Trends for Ayala Malls Gents)! S.T.A.G. is a two-hour live show hosted on the Ayala Malls Facebook page every payday weekend to deliver discounts and giveaways to gentlemen looking to maintain their active on-trend lifestyles despite quarantine restrictions. The show is presented in a fun, gamified format with segments such as “Masterclass” (building PC rigs and other similar workshop), “Big Boy Dreams” (unboxing and product features), and “Dapper Finds” (fashion and style for gamers) to keep audiences entertained. The pilot episode of S.T.A.G. debuted last November 15 to 14,000 viewers and over 80,000 engagements through live comments and shares over the course of the show. Viewers were treated to exclusive deals an

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#TeamGalaxy Hideo Muraoka shares how to be limitless with the SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live

Limitless Life Series EPISODE 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/CF3Er48gBXH/ #TeamGalaxy ambassador Hideo Muraoka ensures that his health and productivity are prioritized even at home. Through the “Limitless Life” series, he shares how he keeps in shape, while still managing to stay productive. Here are some of his habits: 1. Start the day with a simple workout routine. Hideo believes that anyone can start a fitness journey with simple, beginner-friendly exercises. He suggests starting the day with easy and effective workout moves: from burpees, lunges, push-ups, squats to cool down exercises such as stretching and focus breathing. He keeps track of his progress using the Real-Time Analysis feature on the Galaxy Watch3, synced via the Samsung Health App on his Galaxy Note20 Ultra to get insights on his workout. This helps him improve his form, boost his performance, and reduce injuries. 2. Improve one’s mood while working out by listening to music. Workouts are best enjoyed with music,

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Fun games, recipe ideas and prizes await visitors of Vitasoy’s virtual town

In the spirit of staying at home and staying healthy, Vitasoy recently launched Vitasoy Milky Town, an online hub where you can discover entertaining and informative content about Vitasoy Plus Milky. Visitors can enjoy a milky adventure with the website’s various recipe tutorial videos and fun games, and even win prizes in the weekly raffle draws. Engage with celebrities and online content creators Have fun browsing Vitasoy’s neighborhood-themed site and entertaining content at the comfort of your homes. Check out the houses of Milky Town “neighbors” like Vitasoy Plus Milky online ambassador Danica Sotto-Pingris; and other online content creators Isha Borromeo, Thea Sy, Team Malunggay, and Haidee and Hazel Quing. Learn more about how they fell in love with the nutritious and creamy Vitasoy Plus Milky. Snag a few of their favorite Vitasoy recipes that include milk teas, noodles, and vegan banana bread. Visit more spots to get an awesome prize Fun, exciting activities, and games als

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Take your K-drama viewing experience to the next level with a Samsung TV

Can’t get enough of K-drama but hate the struggle of watching on your mobile? With Samsung’s latest partnership with Viu, never miss any detail and swoon over your favorite oppas on a bigger screen. Starting December 1, 2020, every purchase of select Samsung Smart TVs comes with a free 1-year premium subscription to Viu, the country’s top provider of K-drama shows. This is every K-drama fan’s chance to get a bigger and budget-friendly Smart TV, with the bonus of falling further down the K-drama rabbit hole on Viu without distracting ads. Binge-watching K-drama is much better on a Samsung TV for many reasons. For one, there will be no need to rewind or pause every scene because you missed the subtitles when you have a bigger screen. No more squinting your eyes either. And with a bigger screen, you can bask in the glory of your beloved oppa and unni’s poreless skin and appreciate all the details in each scene of your favorite K-drama. Samsung’s Smart TVs offer stunningly clear picture

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