At Blogapalooza 2013

Held at SMX Aura Function Room 1, on its second year, Blogapalooza once again bridge the gap between business and bloggers. The event aims to help businesses promote their brands/products and online.as well as educating bloggers on how they can be relevant and improve the way they are blogging. 

I came in early so that I won't miss anything since its my first time to attend Blogapalooza. While waiting for the talks, I started to check the different companies that are present.

Eagle’s Wings Enterprises is a one-stop gift source that tailor-fit you marketing requirements. They provide printing services for T-shirts, Pens, Bags, Key chains, Mugs, Singlet, PVC ID, Jackets and Umbrella’s. Also Photo booths and advertising materials are available. They gave out Ecobags with Blogapalooza logo. If you want to try out their services you may contact them (02) 664-7127, 535-0643, 0922-8078256 or email them at eagles_ent@yahoo.com

Ambient Digital is also there and talked about their services. They are the youngest in the industry and want to support the Philippine Blog Scene. They are here to bridge the gap between bloggers and advertisers. If you want them to be your publisher drop a line and call their Liza Gonzales: liza.gonzales@ambientdigitalgroup.com: 0917-5954050; and Keiko Dangilan: keiko.dangilan@ambientdigitalgroup.com: 0917-8780653

The Mind Museum. It was built with a vision to be the country’s center for the public understanding of science. It is a 1-Billion peso project fully funded by donations from corporate and individual sponsors. It is located at JY Campos Park, 3^rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Operating hours: Tuesday-Sunday (9am-12nn), (12nn-3pm); (3pm-6pm) and additional slot on Saturday (6pm-9pm). For more information you can visit their website: www.themindmuseum.org or email them at inquiry@themindmuseum.org.

Grab Taxi. A mobile application that allows you to book a taxi. Safety, Speed and Certainty are their three pillars. People love this because it’s convenient, safe plus they are at peace while transporting. Visit them at www.grabtaxi.com

Megaworld Lifestyle Mall toured us on their mobile application.

Gurrka sells wines and liquor spirits and guest liquor brands that are genuine and authentic. You may visit their website at www.Gurkka.com

Bounty Fresh: Chooks to Go: Delivery for Metro Manila only: 687-1010. Open from Monday-Sundays 9am-8pm. We played the Kwelavan

BYS Cosmetics offers a wide range of products for every girls needs. From Face, Eyes, Lips and Nails that are affordable and now exclusively available at SM Department stores and selected Watsons Outlets. Visit them at www.bys.com.ph

View Park Hotel Tagaytay. Strategically located right across Picnic Grove, beside Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and ranked by Tripadvisor as one the recommended  hotels in Tagaytay. Visit them at www.viewparkhotel.com

Brown Bag Coffee Solution. You may contact their Chief Caffeine Junkie Mr. Enrico Curioso at ecurioso79@yahoo.com and visit their website www.brownbagcoffee.ph

Chef’s Noodle. An asian fusion restaurant in Korea is now in the Philippines. Currently with 65 branches in Korea and 7 branches here in the Philippines, Chef’s Noodle offers affordable Korean Food that was created by Master Chefs of Korea. A must try: Fire Sushi. To know more about them, you can visit www.chefsnoodlephils.com

Wheat Grass. I got a free blood test and found out that my diet lacks iron, I am acidic because of too much meat, coffee, soda and refined food such as white sugar and white bread. Wheat Grass is known for blood purification. The product is 100% organic.

Figaro. Celebrating their 20^th Anniversary showed their Christmas products. To know more about Figaro you can visit www.figarocoffee.com

At Hungry Juan, attendees had a taste of their famous chicken and barbecues.

I am half way through roaming around when the talks started. It really pays to be early. ^_^

Mikey Bustos, Jako De Leon and Bogart the Explorer talked about Vlogging

After the first sets of talks, we had our lunch break courtesy of Karate Kid, Flavours of China, Tempura and Congo Grille.

Back to the businesses:

Plato Wraps offers great meals in small packages that is a registered trademark of Panaderia Antonio Food Corporation based in Dagupan City. Plato wraps is everywhere so I'm sure you are as familiar as I am about their products.

Gavino’s Japanese Donuts offers mochi like donuts that is gooey. They already have 16 branches and soon to open another branch this December at Landmark Makati.

SLENDA: Lose weight naturally and safely. Visit them at www.gonatural.com.ph; 

Lazer Extreme: with branches at Market Market and Alabang Town Center

Tino suits and barongs

NY Theraspine

RichPrime Global Inc. the company behind imported brands like Barbie, Hot wheels, Fisher Price, Chicco and Big and Small Company among others.

Lulu Nails and Dry Bar offers a wide variety of services from Head to Toe located at 5F Unit 9 BTTC Centre 288 Ortigas Avenue, corner Roosevelt st. Greenhills, San Juan City.

Enjoyphil. The Philippines Premiere VIP Privilege Card. With coupon of books and card where you can save up to Php 300,000.00, with 260 brands , 800 locations, Satisfaction guaranteed!

Back to the talks:

credits to Kristn.com for the photo

Jason Cruz, gave blogging and branding tips. "Focus on your strength, Diversify your assets, If you genuinely like the brand, help promote them, Build relationships with brands, Bloggers are useful for social currency, can give relevant social sentiments, must have good assets, build your following in legal ways and blog frequently"

Karen Bordador shared things that others do not know, advices and blogging tips as well. Never be afraid to do crazy things, unique things; Personalities would love to share things with you; People love information; Information is powerful; She is also a writer at kristn.com; Endorse a brand that you really love; Be responsible, true and authentic; To get more followers, post smartly; Post photos that are clear and well focused and interesting to the eyes; Share relevant posts that still show your personality; Highlight other personalities aside from yourself; Join in trends or make your own;Yearn to evolve every year

Boys Night Out: Toni Tony, Slick Rick and Sam YG announces about their Podcast and online media. "What’s good with online is it opens more possibilities; We should be different, interesting and unique."

 Michaela of World Vision was also there and shared her firsthand experience of Typhoon Yolanda. We all became emotional and had goosebumps while she's sharing. 

Blogapalooza also turned into a donation drive through the Piggy Bank Movement. That day we raised Php82,000.00 that will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

A lot of freebies and prizes were given. I'll be creating separate post for that. My knowledge about blogging grew again. Thank you for the speakers and also to the organizers, Vince Golangco, Francis Simsim, Anton Diaz and When in Manila on this great event for Bloggers and Businesses. See you all on the next Blogapalooza.