The 23rd Graphic Expo 2018, a resounding success featuring creative imaging, signs and printing technologies …


A resounding success! The 23rd Edition of Graphic Expo 2018. The Opening Ceremonies hosted by Benedict Jude Thaddeus T. Odina, Fiera de Manila, Inc.; Norelyn T. Babiera, Vice President, Fiera de Manila, Inc. leads the Ceremonial Toast, joining her are: Steve Albano, Vice President, Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines, Iris Chen Cheng of Guangzhou CN Intl. Exhibition & Plot Co. Ltd.; IdN Club Members – Angie Viterbo, Harvey Chua, G-nie Arambulo; Cynthia Pagdilao, Board Director, Zone V Camera Club, Alex P. Montanez, OAAP President, Tomoyuki Fukura-san, Country President, FujiFilm Philippines; Board of Judges of T-shirt Design Contest are: Ian Garvilles, Tees and Prints Enterprises, Mario H. Babiera, President, Photosynthesis, Inc., Marlon Doplon of PrintPlus,
Rod Zuniga of KNM Uniprint; Mon Corpuz, Founder, Black Pencil Project gives Inspirational Message to ‘Design Matters’ as this year’s theme; Fiera Project Managers, Kevin Abaquin, Jeffrey Tornea, and Maricor Tornea.

Manila, PH – Truly, the Graphic Expo is an institution, a trade exhibition on creative imaging, signs and printing technologies in the Philippines. This year’s edition was successfully staged with disruptive technologies and innovations that can change the world of business last May 31-02 June 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, PH.


The 23rd Graphic Expo 2018 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, PH …

Fiera de Manila, Inc. (https://www.fmi.com.ph), as the Organizer of the 23rd Graphic Expo 2018, launched ‘Design Matters’ in an exhibit spanning 7,500 sqm. with 250 booths and 100 Exhibitors displaying the latest state-of-the-art technologies in one marketplace of graphics, creative imaging (photo and video), printing and publishing, signs and out-of-home, multimedia, and many more. These are business solutions that help entrepreneurs and business owners grow, scale and expand their businesses.


Disruptive technologies at the trade show floor as ‘pivots’ or engines of growth for Innovation …


The Wedding Gown Fashion Show by Wedding and Portraits Photographers of CALABARZON (WPPC)…

Various special events were rolled out for 3 days …

The Opening Ceremonies which was participated by various camera clubs, print sponsors, local and international exhibitors, trade visitors and guests; awarding ceremonies for the winners of the Graphic Expo T-shirt Design Contest and Drone Photo-Video.

The 23rd Graphic Expo 2018 honored the heroic experiences of veteran photo journalist, Linus Guardian Escandor II, for photo documenting the Marawi siege and special tribute to the pioneering advertising photographer in the country, John K. Chua (†).


The 7 Winners of the Graphic Expo T-Shirt Design Contest 2018 during the Awarding in the Opening Ceremony of the 23rd Graphic Expo 2018.

Out of 130 Entries, 22 Entries from professional and amateur graphic designers made it as Finalists. The Board of Judges awarded 7 winners with a cash prize of PHP10,000.00 each and Plaque of Appreciation in the Graphic Expo T-Shirt Design Contest 2018. The winners are:

Alice Bland Murro, student from Miriam College, Quezon City; Mary Ann Cuevas from Sta. Ana, Manila; Daisy Ann Sabornido Cipre from Matungao, Bulacan; Jeffrey Salut from Mabini, Batangas; Roel Robert Aquino from Mandaluyong City; Katrina Blanca Antonio from Rodriguez, Rizal; and Pauline Villapando, student from Miriam College, Quezon City.


The winners of the Drone Photo-Video Exhibit 2018 in the 23rd Graphic Expo 2018.

The annual Graphic Expo featured the stunning, breath-taking images and videos of talented Filipino Photographers and Videographers who submitted their photographs and videos taken using drones.

3 entries for each category for Drone Photo and Video were chosen and awarded by the Review and Selection Committee.

The winners for Drone Photos are:

‘Fisherman’ by Mark Jerome Saquing, Rank 1st
‘The Memory Lane’ by Kim Elexis Delos Reyes, Rank 2nd
‘Sierra-Bulones, Bohol’ by Miguel Lorenzo L. Calo, Rank 3rd

The winners for Drone Videos are:

‘City of Gentle People’ by Adel Mikhael Tulio, Rank 1st
‘The Beauty of Bohol’ by Angel A. Baldapan, Jr., Rank 2nd
‘Landscapes of New Zealand’ by Jose Luis Partoza, Rank 3rd

Trade Visitors were inspired by the creative photographs of the 8 Camera Clubs in Photo Galleries: Digital Light Philippines, Neutral Ground Reborn, Photomarket Philippines, Prima Camera Club, Zone V Camera Club, Wedding and Portrait Photographers of CALABARZON (WPPC), Wedding and Portrait Photographers of the Philippines (WPPP) and Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines (WBPP).


Body Painting photo session at the 23rd Graphic Expo 2018 …


Photographers and hobbyists were all participated in the photo sessions in Body Painting …

The Wedding and Portrait Photographers of CALABARZON (WPPC) showcased gorgeous and elegant gown designs by Maestro Ramon Santiago in Wedding Fashion Show; and a sexy photo sessions in Body Painting.

The 23rd Graphic Expo 2018 conducted Seminars where creative and marketing professionals update and harness their skill sets in graphic design, imaging (photo-video), web publishing, digital marketing, multimedia and printing.

Watch the 23rd Graphic Expo 2018 highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0UyPadZYo&t=78s

The 23rd Graphic Expo 2018 was visited by 12,000 trade visitors for 3 days.

For more details, please contact: +632-8960639, 8960637, email: norelyn@fmi.com.ph
visit website: www.fmi.com.ph

Customer Experience (CX) – The Biggest Driver of Digital Transformation

Manila, PH – Today’s marketers are placing the ‘customer’ at the front and center of all its processes as key to sustaining and growing the brand and business.

Customers are more demanding than before. That is why Customer Experience (CX) is critical for companies to differentiate themselves from competition, improve customer satisfaction, foster loyalty, reduce churn and ultimately, increase revenue.

In this world of data-driven economy, the key to understanding customer behavior becomes paramount as data and technology enable positive customer engagement and experience.

Know how digital amplifies customer experience (CX) in the 12th Digital Marketing in a BLINK Seminar 2018 on August 9 – 10, 2018 at AIM Conference Center,
Makati City, PH.

Learn More: https://www.fmi.com.ph/events/digital-marketing-in-a-blink-seminar-2018-august/


Class Photo – March 2018 Edition of Digital Marketing in a BLINK Seminar

Growing and scaling your brand is now easier yet trickier than ever. Hence, there is a need to study the changes and dynamics of the tools and platforms we used in customer engagement.

The August 2018 edition of BLINK Seminar focuses on the latest trends and updates in digital marketing and how data and technology enable positive customer engagement and experience.

Leading industry experts will share knowledge, tips and tricks in digital strategies for 2018.

The Seminar will discuss how marketers can utilize data to deepen understanding of customer experience (CX); how mobile-first and mobile-only continue to disrupt CX; how micro-moments influence consumers; and how great user experience (UX) drives meaningful CX.

It will also tackle relevant topics, such as, creating CX program, multi-channel to omni-channel approach in analytics, leveraging Chatbots for better CX, using video content to increase customer engagement, leveraging on social media for lead generation, building customer relationships through email marketing, integrating SEO and content marketing, using virtual and augmented Reality (AR/VR) in customer engagement, and many more interesting updates from Experts!

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDX86YmGQ7Q

Today, the biggest driver of digital transformation is ‘Customer Experience’ (CX). Improve customer experience through digital marketing strategies and technologies.

Attend the 12th Digital Marketing in a BLINK Seminar 2018 on August 9 – 10, 2018 at AIM Conference Center, Makati City, PH.

The program is organized by Fiera de Manila, Inc.

For inquiries, call: +632-8960639, 8960637,
email: norelyn@fmi.com.ph,
visit website: https://www.fmi.com.ph

Grow and scale your brand and business is now easy through Social Media!

Manila, PH – The customer journey has changed and so as the social media landscape. This is the favourite waterhole of the millennials as they spend the daily average six hours of their computing lifestyle.

As marketers, how can businesses leverage on social media for lead generation and brand building?

Find out in Social Media for Lead Generation Seminar – Workshop 2018 on July 13, 2018 at AIM Conference Center, Makati City, PH.

Learn More: https://www.fmi.com.ph/events/social-media-for-lead-generation-seminar-workshop-2018/


Jonas de los Reyes, Digital Marketing Consultant, Tech Entrepreneur. He was the Digital Head of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). A digital entrepreneur with 15 years of combined experience in product management, digital marketing and social media strategy. He is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Socialytics, Inc. for 3 years, a social media marketing company focused on providing services for companies and brands who want to find, engage and form enduring relationships with their fans, followers and advocates.

This seminar-workshop will guide marketers on the use of social media primarily for lead generation. It will discuss the role of social media within the framework of customer journey, steps to jumpstart social media campaign for paid campaigns, how to capture leads, content development and marketing, social listening and tools, social media analytics and intelligence, evaluate ROIs & recommendations, and case studies discussion.


Participants will learn strategic ways to capture leads in social media and lead them to conversion as
Jonas de los Reyes presents trends and case studies in Social Media that works and should pay attention
to jumpstart and improve social media campaigns …

This program is open to all CMOs, Brand Marketers, Category Managers, Advertising Managers, Digital Marketers, Ad Agencies, Publishers, Media, Telcos, Content Providers, Bloggers, E-Commerce Entrepreneurs, Suppliers, Government, Academe, Digital Marketing Service Providers and those involved in digital marketing and advertising campaigns.

Start improving your social media lead generation!

Attend the Social Media for Lead Generation Seminar – Workshop 2018 on July 13, 2018 at AIM Conference Center, Makati City, PH.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zt0ahr2vqY

The program is organized by Fiera de Manila, Inc. (https://www.fmi.com.ph/)

For inquiries, call: +632-8960639, 8960637, email: norelyn@fmi.com.ph, visit website: www.fmi.com.ph

Excellent Customer Service creates long-lasting benefits to your business!

Manila, PH – Challenged with rising customer acquisition costs, building relationship with customers is imperative in business. Companies need to continually innovate and assume a proactive role in developing meaningful and relevant customer retention programs. Attend Customer and Account Service Management Seminar on June 29, 2018 at AIM Conference Center, Makati City, PH.

Learn More: https://www.fmi.com.ph/events/customer-account-service-management-seminar-2018/


Maria Luz ‘Yayu’ Javier, President and COO of Avanza, Inc. gives you the power to understand your customers and offer them a truly exceptional customer experience.

This learning event discusses strategies, approaches, tips and techniques on customer acquisition and retention, understanding customer journey process, handling customer objections and concerns, motivating employees to do excellent service, loyalty and rewards program and successful case studies that work in managing and delighting customers.


Dr. Leonardo ‘Nards’ Garcia, Jr., CEO, GlobERA – A Market Research and Consultancy Firm
discusses Customer Relation Management (CRM) how to nurture customer engagement and relationships.

This program is intended for Sales Managers, Customer Service Representatives and Agents, Customer Care Personnel, Business Development Managers, Fund Raisers, Account Managers, Account Officers, Sales Executive, Sales Representatives, Branch Heads, Networkers, Business Owners, Key Account Managers, Group Key Account Specialists, National Key Account Managers, Retail Category Buyers, Trade Marketing Team, Merchandising and Promotions Officers, Front Liners and those who are involved in the business of selling products/services and customer relation management.

This program is organized by Fiera de Manila, Inc. (www.fmi.com.ph)

For Inquiries:

Call: +632 896-0639, 896-0637
Email: norelyn@fmi.com.ph
Visit Website: www.fmi.com.ph

Learn Creative Ways to Win Customers

Manila, PH – Every company needs to increase sales and it is necessary to train salesforce in salesmanship discipline to improve customer engagement.

Get fresh salesmanship ideas, tips and techniques, and write the rules of competition. Give your company a competitive edge by equipping your sales team with the right skills and training.

Fiera de Manila, Inc. (www.fmi.com.ph) presents the Salesmanship Seminar on June 28, 2018 at AIM Conference Center, Makati City, PH, with Bernard San Juan III, General Manager of TrueLogic Online Solutions as the Resource Speaker and Expert.

Learn More: https://www.fmi.com.ph/events/salesmanship-seminar-2018-june/

Bernard San Juan has a proven track record in the field of sales, sales management and training, workforce management, HR, online marketing, eCommerce and web development.

In over 14 years, he coached dozens of successful sales professionals, trained sales teams, managed the business in the development of hundreds of websites, over a thousand digital marketing projects, managed e-commerce online stores, incorporated four companies and grown three start-ups to multi-million dollar-sized companies.

Salesmanship Seminar 2018 will provide insights, tips and techniques on the selling process, strategies and creative approaches. Participants will learn and understand customer’s behavior, how to win and keep customers and nurture customer engagement and relationships.

The seminar features key topics on how to prepare sales presentation and pitches, negotiation techniques, handling customer objections, overcoming your fear in selling and more.

This program is designed for Sales Managers, Customer Service Representatives and Agents, Customer Care Personnel, Business Development Managers, Product Managers, Brand Managers, Marketing Managers, Fund Raisers, Account Managers, Account Officers, Sales Executives, Sales Representatives, Branch Heads, Front Liners and those who are involved in the business of selling products/ services and customer relation management.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z4XUo2HzFw

Learn creative selling approach to win and close deals. Sharpen your salesmanship skills and improve your sales performance.

Attend Salesmanship Seminar on June 28, 2018 at AIM Conference Center, Makati City, PH.

This program is organized by Fiera de Manila, Inc. (www.fmi.com.ph)

For inquiries, call: +632-8960639, 8960637, email: norelyn@fmi.com.ph, visit website: www.fmi.com.ph