Showing posts with label advertising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label advertising. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

MRM Christmas Dinner @ Cabalen, Glorietta 3

Horrible traffic. Awesome food. Huge team.

I can still recall last year's Christmas dinner - which we had at Red Crab in Greenbelt 3. We only filled up just one table back then. We were a team of 12-15 people celebrating what was, as most of us would call it, a "transition" year as 80% of the team were hired in that same year (that included myself!).

Fast forward to 2011 and look! We grew enormously - now more than double of the past year. What's great is that we're a well-knit and very tight team. As I've previously stated, we're basically one big barkada hanging out at the McCann office. Cool right?

More than just the growth, the team had so many things to celebrate. 2011 has been a great ride for all of us - old or new. Ibang klase talaga. What's both exciting and nerve-wracking is how we'll move forward to 2012. :)

As always, our team dinner did not lack in bloopers and laughs. Priceless guys, priceless!


Tons of pictures after the jump!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

My First Ad Congress Experience

Went to Camarines Sur last November 18-20 to crash the 22nd Philippine Ad Congress together with majority of the MRM team as well as the McCann Erickson and Momentum peeps. And boy was it one of the best weekends I've ever had in a long time.

McCann parade @ Araw Awards
I'm one those guys infront.
Guess which one! HAHA
Tons of pictures after the jump! :)

Sunday, November 20, 2011

McCann Worldgroup @ 2011 Araw Awards


As I've tweeted, this past weekend has probably been one of the best in recent memory. Had so much fun in my first Philippine Ad Congress. My weekend, mostly with my MRM peeps, was definitely a blast. Will post pictures next time around :)

Friday, June 24, 2011

Coca-cola does it once again!

The billboard that helps protect the environment
(photo from a wall post on Facebook)

Read more by clicking here.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

MRM is Philippines’ Google AdWords Elite Team


MRM Elite Team (From L to R): Amiel Uy, Tonico Maningat, Jim Guzman, Mabie Encarnacion,
Rachel Chua, Debbie Bereber, Nicole Sy, Pat Cortes, Mae Uy and Mattel Soliven

MRM Philippines, the digital relationship marketing discipline of McCann Worldgroup, now holds the most number of individually certified Google AdWords professionals in the country. This was after 10 out of the 15 team members passed the Fundamentals and advanced-level exams covering search, display, reporting, and analysis.



As individually qualified AdWords Professionals, members of the MRM accounts and production team are now equipped with specialized knowledge in Google Advertising. AdWords ads are placed in Google partner sites and display networks, widening the scope of MRM clients’ ad placement in relevant sites online.


Managing Director Donald Lim says, “The Google Adwords Certification solidifies MRM Manila’s authority in the digital marketing arena by ensuring that we are capable and knowledgable in managing the digital marketing projects of our clients. It validates our position in being able to deliver end-to-end digital marketing solutions effectively and efficiently. Our team delivers best in class digital projects not only because we know marketing, but also because we know how to play in digital, as evidenced by certifications like these.”

Friday, April 1, 2011

Transformation


After going on leave last monday for a teaching demo, I went straight to Fiamma for McCann Worldgroup Townhall. Agency's new identity was revealed and changes in leadership were made official. It was a big day for the whole agency. Aside from the spanking new business cards, we also received our new chairman's first executive order: PARTEEEYYYYYYY!!!

Good times :)

Friday, March 4, 2011

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Advertising at its finest


Just great. Looks like this one's going to go viral?
Kudos to who ever was behind this commercial.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

so many things to do, so little time

Man, it's been almost a month since I last posted something sensible on this blog. These past few months have been the most hectic ones since those dreaded papers back in college. Work has been so hectic that whenever I get home, I end up turning my laptop on then continue working. Sucks right? haha...

Technology is just so amazing that there work can be done precisely anywhere. No excuses. It works both ways. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and lock yourself inside your room so you can focus on the tasks at hand, which cuts you off from the people inside your house. Your family and all your other duties in life. On the other side of things, you can be twice as efficient because work doesn't necessarily require you to be present at your desk at the office.

You might ask, how about my career in the academe? It definitely took some time before I actually got the hang of it. The schedules. The lessons. The reviews. The checking of papers. The computing of grades.The harsh reality that not all of your students may not pass your subject. The rush for deadlines. Heck, I just got past the middle of the trimester! haha. Nevertheless, I am definitely happy and honored to be in the academe.

Stressful? Yeah. Fulfilling? Definitely. Am I just trying to convince myself? Maybe. HAHA. But we'll see. Still have a long way to go. :)

Career wise, I'm pretty sure I'm in the industry I want to be in. More than just advertising, it's marketing at its finest. Besides, I still do get to use my skills as a stat major. Not as thorough as I envisioned it to be but heck, not everyone really went down that ideal path. :) The people I work with are definitely a joy to be with.

Work hasn't been good to me lately as I've spent more than half of my time for work. Even on weekends and holidays! I've got to admit, I haven't been spending much time with my family, my barkadas, even my bestfriends. But hey, I guess that's the biggest trade-off of being in the type of company that I am in. I chose to be in this situation. So I have to make the most of out it :)

But seriously, do I blame work for making my life this way? Nah, I'm still young and pretty capable of adjusting to this fast-paced life. It took me six months to review my career goals and I'm pretty excited about what's next for me. I really am looking forward for the things God has prepared for me. :)

AM+DG

Saturday, September 4, 2010

victorrrry

After the longest 4-day work week ever, our agency had a victory party last night at Attica at the A.Venue mall in Makati. Had free flowing food and drinks. SARAP. HAHA.


And as perceived, working and partying with people from an advertising agency definitely is something different. :) too bad the team wasn't complete last night. :(

Cheers guys! Congrats to us! :) MRM for the win! :)

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Just like a Prostitute

My officemate tagged me a while ago on facebook with a link. Really funny when you read it, but when you think about it, it's pretty accurate. :))

JUST LIKE A PROSTITUTE

The truth about working in an ad agency or market research

1. You work weird (night) shifts…
Just like prostitutes.

2. They pay you to make the client happy…
Just like a prostitute.

3. The client pays a lot of money, but your employer keeps almost every penny…
Just like a prostitute.

4. You are rewarded for fulfilling the client’s dreams…
Just like a prostitute.

5. Your friendships fall apart and you end up hanging out with people in the same profession as you…
Just like a prostitute.

6. When you have to meet the client you always have to be perfectly groomed…
Just like a prostitute.

7. But when you go back home it seems like you are coming back from hell…
Just like a prostitute.

8. The client always wants to pay less but expects incredible things from you…
Just like a prostitute.

9. When people ask you about your job, you have difficulties to explain it…
Just like a prostitute.

10. Everyday when you wake up, you say: “I’m not going to spend the rest of my life doing this.”
Just like a prostitute

http://sparksfire.wordpress.com/2010/06/24/just-like-a-prostitute/